88 2WD Vanagon - Will These MBZ Wheels Work?

[jyl]

I'm looking through Craigslist and other sources, and the 1998-2000 CLK320 wheels are (very) hard to find for <$500/set.

I see many other Mercedes wheels that are 7j X 16 ET 34 dimensions, 5 x 112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm center hole and M12 x 1.5 bolt.

For example, there are four 1992 300 SL chrome wheels for $60 on local CL, they have the above specs. Dirty and chrome is pitted, but I'd have them blasted then I'd polish or powdercoat.

It seems like they'd work on the Vanagon, which I think has stock wheels 5.5j x 14 ET 35, 5 x 112, 66.6 mm, M14 x 1,5.

I am assuming that I should stick to 7" wide rims and steer away from 8" wide rims.

Thoughts?

FYI I'm using this database https://www.wheel-size.com/size/
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1988 Westy, Bostig v2.0

[shagginwagon83]

Sounds about right going with 16x7's.

Chris at T3 Technique can help you out to safely run the correct hardware.

I'm running the 01-03 CLK320 rims on my van.
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Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan

[Zeitgeist 13]

Those should work. You'll need to drill out the lug holes and possibly run with a 4mm spacer up front. T3 Technique can provide you the best advice and source the 14mm lug bolts/studs/nuts you'll need, as your Vanagon versions have the wrong ballseat profile.
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[campism]

These are the T3 lugs that fit the CLK wheels but your wheels might have thicker webs, requiring longer bolts and studs. Changing the studs makes for more work, so proceed accordingly. CLKs that cost more might be a better deal overall but that sounds like a crazy good deal on the wheels you found.

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'87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic

[levi]

Stock is et 30, so 195 and 205 will have lots of room, 215 will be getting pretty close on an et 34 but may not rub. Won't be able to run chains.
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[jyl]

Okay, I'm going to get them, for $60 I'm not risking much.

I'll make sure they fit before refinishing.

Polish or powder black? What would you do?
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1988 Westy, Bostig v2.0

[vanagonjr]

[AZ Landshaper]

Make sure those rims arent bent and out of round. Sometimes hard to tell but Ive purchased rims from a salvage yard that were in the end not usable due to some out-of-round characteristics. I didnt see it my preferred shop did. They wrote me a letter and facilitated getting my loot back. $60 isnt too much to risk but if its CL there are not usually friendly 90 day return policies.
Best of luck to ya.
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[markswagen]

My advice would be to invest in conversion studs for the front wheels, may cost you a few extra $$, the first time you get a flat on the front, at night in the rain, you will wish you had conversion studs.
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[Christopher Schimke]

[PDXWesty]

Probably the least expensive set of wheels will be sold by the vendors that don't need any special hardware or adapters. I found a set of Mercedes wheels for $200 but then spent another $250 on hardware and spacers to make them work. $400 on rims plus $200 on hardware puts you at the same price as GW sells their rims. You may not save money in the long run.
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89 Westy 2.1 Auto

[shagginwagon83]

It is debatable that the Mercedes Rims are higher quality + lighter in weight.

Most Mercedes rims at $200 for a set need refinished.
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Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan

[Zeitgeist 13]

MB rims are certainly higher quality than the aftermarket Chinese rims offered by various vendors. Then again, so are VAG rims.

My SLK 16" rims were nearly brand new "take-offs" with less than 500 miles on them. I paid $200
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[Christopher Schimke]

[PDXWesty]

15" Mercedes AMG wheels - $200 off CL - no refinishing required. The size is not desirable so low prices can be found. I assume AMG wheels are very high quality.

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89 Westy 2.1 Auto

[Zeitgeist 13]

Those look sharp on a van.
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[shagginwagon83]

Yeah I dig those AMG wheels a lot.

These below are nice too

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Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan

[Jake de Villiers]

[jordauto]

The silver wheel on the flash silver van that shaggin posted is mine. I did a write up in the ultimate wheel thread, page 150.

[shagginwagon83]