Date:         Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:11:28 -0800
Reply-To:     colorworks@GCI.NET
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From:         Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
Subject:      16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
Comments: To: sorkilmo@GMAIL.COM
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Not trying to rain on anyone's parade when it comes to getting an inexpensive set of new wheels, but a few things to consider...

These particular wheels have an offset of 35. The stock offset is 30. 5mm isn't much, but may prevent the center caps from fitting on the wheels, (particularly on the driver side ) and if a wide tire is used, such as a 225, a 5 mm spacer may be needed to allow for proper clearance. Even with my 215 tires, I decided to use spacers. The clearance upfront is small.

Second, while these may be a 14 mm bore, the wheels are more than likely thicker than stock, so they would require a longer bolt with a different ball seat. Not sure if the wheels are sold with bolts or not, but if you have to purchase these it can add quite a bit to the cost. Using the wheels with incorrect ball seat can be disastrous! The rear studs may also be a problem if in fact the wheels are thicker. For anyone considering these wheels, I would find out the answers to these questions before laying out cash.

Troy

I was looking into that too. There are two different wheels at 88$
Seems like a good deal to me if they bolt right on.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?sort=Price&autoMake=Mercedes-Benz&autoModel=CLK320&autoYear=1998&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All