Loogy sent me to Eshocks.com for some Sway-a-Way brand 54mm long studs (part # SAW-8054) for my 8" Mercedes rear rims with ET30. On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 5:06 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > Hi Folks: > > Finally got myself a set of Mercedes rims that I'm happy with. Wasn't so > happy about enlarging the holes from 12 to 14 mm, what a job as the drill > bit tends to catch the edges of the hole, so you have to go extremely slow > with light pressure, which ends up taking about 10 minutes per hole or > better. Anyway, now moving my attention to tires. Looking for a summer or > possibly all season radial. I know that Go Westy recommends the Michelin > Hydroedge, Sears was pushing the Goodyear triple cut as superior, but I'm > sure there's all kinds of options. Anybody have any recommendations as to > what to buy and what to steer clear of? I'm in absolutely no hurry, so if I > know of particular brand I can possibly wait for a sale. I was also going to > go with the 215/60/16 unless somebody gives me a good reason not to. > > Lastly, looking for an inexpensive source to purchase longer studs for the > rears. Suggestions? I think I will use Chris (loogy) from the Samba for the > front bolts and spacers. The guy is a wealth of knowledge and has gone out > of his way to help me. Even though he's a little more expensive I like to > support this kind of individual. He does not sell the studs however. > > Thanks, > > Troy >
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