Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:09:32 -0600
Reply-To: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
What Model?
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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
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