Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:45:03 -0800
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From: Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
Subject: Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
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Max:
I believe you are referring to Chris (loogy) at
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=656981
Great guy, and I have done business with in the past.
The Vanagon alloy wheels use a 60°conical seat, which is different than the
Mercedes rims. The steel rims use a 24.5mm ball seat. Mercedes wheels use a
22 and 26mm ball seat; the Vanagon uses a 24.5mm. PLEASE do not ignore this
fact or your life could be in danger! I would definitely go with Chris for
spacers as his spacers are specifically machine for the Vanagon . You will
have to remove grease cap to get the spacer on, but it is slightly loose fit
to the wheel, so that it will stay with the hub, (not the wheel) and not
pull off the grease cap when you remove the wheels, but the first time you
put them on you do have to remove the grease cap. This can also cause
problems with your spare as the spacer stays on the vehicle, and you'll need
longer bolt from that point on. The rears to not have any such problem.
There is really no way around this. I'm not so sure that a stock billet
spacer would be machined correctly, but Chris has done his homework.
Troy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Max Wellhouse" <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net>
To: <colorworks@gci.net>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
> In my case I have a set of the VW alloy nuts/bolts, so I'm good., but
> there's a guy on the Sambe Wheel thread for Vanagons that sells all the
> spacers and nuts and bolts you'd ever want, so sourcing is not an issue.
> I haven't inquired about his prices however.
>
> I'm still waiting on the Vanco 2's to come in, so it'll be a while before
> I can say whether I need spacers or longer studs in the rear.
>
> DM&FS
>
> At 12:11 AM 8/1/2009, Troy wrote:
>>Not trying to rain on anyone's parade when it comes to getting an
>>inexpensive set of new wheels, but a few things to consider...
>>
>>These particular wheels have an offset of 35. The stock offset is 30. 5mm
>>isn't much, but may prevent the center caps from fitting on the wheels,
>>(particularly on the driver side ) and if a wide tire is used, such as a
>>225, a 5 mm spacer may be needed to allow for proper clearance. Even with
>>my 215 tires, I decided to use spacers. The clearance upfront is small.
>>
>>Second, while these may be a 14 mm bore, the wheels are more than likely
>>thicker than stock, so they would require a longer bolt with a different
>>ball seat. Not sure if the wheels are sold with bolts or not, but if you
>>have to purchase these it can add quite a bit to the cost. Using the
>>wheels with incorrect ball seat can be disastrous! The rear studs may also
>>be a problem if in fact the wheels are thicker. For anyone considering
>>these wheels, I would find out the answers to these questions before
>>laying out cash.
>>
>>Troy
>>
>>I was looking into that too. There are two different wheels at 88$
>>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
>
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