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Date:         Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:22:58 -0900
Reply-To:     colorworks@GCI.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size
Comments: To: Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@gmail.com>
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Thanks Andrew!

As far as I know the Vanagon's use 14 mm bolts and studs. This question was related to Vanagon's, although I guess I didn't specifically say that! Hey, it's a Vanagon forum so figure that was assumed;) Anyway, thinking the rims designed for the Mercedes 500 SEL have the 23ET and 14mm bore, but stil not sure! Man, this stuff is confusing.

Thanks!

Troy

>> Trying to determine if a set of rims I've located use 12 or 14 mm lugs. > >> If I need to >> drill out the holes, can I do this myself on a drill press or do I need a >> machine shop? What can I expect to pay at a machine shop for this >> service? > > The lugholes HAVE to be precision drilled... otherwise you may end up > with an off-center wheel and/or break studs. > > The BenT One told me that wheels drilled for 14mm studs will work on > cars with 12mm stude; the nuts will have slightly less contact-area, > but will be OK. This is for wheels which have concave seats, not flat > seats! > > I had a set of 4 alloy wheels redrilled for my van, cost $50 (which > included machining curb-scrubbing from 2 wheels). > > -- > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand > Fossil preparator > Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut > > <goose1047@gmail.com>


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