Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:12:31 -0700
Reply-To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
What Model?
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The late ones, the 16 x 7s don't have the bumps to hold on a dog dish
hubcap. I guess you'd have to go with full wheel covers or just nothing.
I'm thinking of painting one set silver/clear - they might look great just
like that.
On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 7:09 PM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote:
> Hey Jake, know of any centercaps available for those MB steelies?
> Miguel
>
> On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 7:28 PM, Jake de
> Villiers<crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Not to worry Max, I have 2 sets of MB steelies that I'll be sticking with
> > for now. =)
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net
> >wrote:
> >
> >> My bad. There's been several pmails on these wheels, so I guess I'd
> >> better fill in the missing blanks. The Wheel Style is an F7 with silver
> >> paint on it. Again, son't expect Rheins for $88 here, but no drillie no
> >> borie cold make life a lot easier. I may well buy 4 more for the winter
> >> tires,. if you guys and gals haven't drained their back stock!!
> >>
> >> DM&FS
> >>
> >> At 12:46 PM 7/31/2009, Jake de Villiers wrote:
> >>
> >> Nice! Do you have a link to the wheels?
> >>
> >> On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net>
> >> wrote:
> >> I bought a set of these not because they're the coolest wheel in the
> >> world, but the price was right and I eventually want the big brake
> >> kit up front at least. They are product of China, but I'm not doing
> >> any off roading and since the West Coast steel wheels are right at
> >> $100 each, These may be an attractive alternative. I ordered them
> >> for a MB CLK 98-02 thinking I was going to have to drill out the
> >> 12mm holes to 14mm, but the shop said they were already at that
> >> size. center bore is 72mm, so the big deal is stud length
> >> now. Offset is ET 35. 215/65/16' Vanco 2's going on them and may
> >> get a set for the snow tires too.
> >>
> >> When the tires come in, I'll report back with more details. The
> >> Vancos and Ron's tires are about the same price.
> >>
> >> DM&FS
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Beverley Anne de Villiers April 20, 1930 - July 4, 2009
> >>
> >> Jake
> >>
> >> 1984 Vanagon GL
> >> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> >>
> >> Crescent Beach, BC
> >>
> >> www.thebassspa.com
> >> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> >> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > Beverley Anne de Villiers April 20, 1930 - July 4, 2009
> >
> > Jake
> >
> > 1984 Vanagon GL
> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> >
> > Crescent Beach, BC
> >
> > www.thebassspa.com
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Miguel
>
--
Beverley Anne de Villiers April 20, 1930 - July 4, 2009
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
www.thebassspa.com
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
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