Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2016 13:07:53 -0800
Reply-To: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 14" tires, report...
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Thanks for the insights Stephen.
I've been cruising craigslist. So the CLK's require spacers?
I'll keep an eye on tire rack for 16" wheel options thanks for the reminder!
Neil.
On 11/24/16, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I like the look of steelies and when I was planning to upgrade from stock I
> couldn't find anything for less than about $100 per wheel, unless you count
> the $25 each Tire Rack 16" MB steelie blowout a few years ago, but I snoozed
> on that one with the predictable outcome. The cheapest 16s I could find
> were used CLK alloys for $200 for four, about the going rate in a lot of
> places. They go for much more in some locations, although most Merc guys
> evidently don't like the look of that wheel and unload them to get 17s.
> Buying new small ball seat lugs from T3 Technique and finding the wheels
> locally (courtesy of a WTB ad in CL) kept the total under $300. Less than
> the price of new steelies, either 15s or 16s. I had two replies to my ad;
> the first guy wanted way too much but by waiting two weeks I got offered a
> second set more in my price range.
> I had also scoured junkyards for various Mercedes offerings. No CLKs there
> but plenty of other alloys in 14" and 15" and 16" but only the CLKs let you
> get away with the stock length lugs. The only Merc steelies I found in my
> searching were 14 inchers from '70s and older sedans. I gather that most
> '80s and later Mercs--anything that would have had larger wheels--came to
> the States with alloy, not steel, wheels.
> Unless a set of wheels drops into your lap for a great price (someone upping
> from 15" to 16" maybe) I think CLKs will be your best bet. Good luck!
> Stephen
>
> On Thursday, November 24, 2016 2:33 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> .... Used wheels is an
> option but I'd rather keep it simple. (no spacers etc).
--
Neil n
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