Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:02:19 -0500
Reply-To: Mike B <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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From: Mike B <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Re: 15" Wheels
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What about these Merc aftermarket wheels on Tire Rack? One of them is
closeout-priced at $99 each!
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?filterSize=16&filterFinish=All&filterBrand=All&filterWeight=All&autoMake=Mercedes-Benz&autoModel=CLK320+Coupe&autoYear=2002&autoModClar=Base+Model&sort=Brand&filterNew=All&filterSpecial=false
Mike B.
On 12/27/2014 6:28 PM, Michael McSwain wrote:
> Thanks for the input Stephen. I think I'm going to head out on Monday and
> get some info off of the wheels I'm looking at.
> On Dec 27, 2014 6:23 PM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> I think the only alloy Mercedes wheel that fits without requiring longer
>> lug bolts\studs is the CLK 16" wheel from about '98-'02, and even these
>> require drilling the lug holes to 37/64" and need small ball-seat lugs. I
>> bought a set of these used but have yet to fit them to my '87 2WD Westy.
>>
>> From everything I've read, I think every 15" Mercedes alloy wheel will
>> require drilling the lugs holes and need the centerbore enlarged, and will
>> require small ball seat lugs, and if not ET 30-35 will require spacers.
>> Mercedes 15" steelies, if you can even find them, might be easier to fit.
>>
>> The wheel thread on the Samba has much info and really is worth plowing
>> through. If you post on that thread with a photo of the wheel(s) you are
>> considering and provide the part number (this is particularly helpful, and
>> be sure to record the ET number) folks will be glad to let you know if they
>> are suitable. Unless you get a super deal on your Merc wheels and want to
>> mess with making them fit, you might come out ahead and less frustrated by
>> buying Vanagon-specific alloys from GW or another of our vendors. Good
>> luck.
>>
>> Stephen
>> --------------------------------------------
>> On Sat, 12/27/14, Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>
>> Subject: 15" Wheels
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Date: Saturday, December 27, 2014, 2:03 PM
>>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> I know there are a few mile long posts on the samba about
>> this, but I
>> always end up feeling like I'm drowning in information over
>> there.
>>
>> Does anyone have any suggestions on a 15" wheel conversion
>> that requires
>> the most minimal of modifications? I found 2 sets
>> locally for $250 that
>> I'm thinking about getting but I'm not 100% sure if they'll
>> fit or if I'll
>> have to go get spacers/long lugs etc. They came of of a '95
>> E320 and a '95
>> C280. The look just like the ones Gowesty sells. I'm
>> going to go back out
>> and get the wheels measurements off of them on Monday.
>>
>> If I had the budget I'd just buy the gowesty kit and I'm
>> trying to figure
>> out if I'll end up spending close to the same after buying
>> all the
>> necessary accoutrements.
>>
>> I'm not married to this style and I'm more concerned about
>> handling and
>> performance than looks.
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Michael.
>>
>>
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