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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4562 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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^ If those tires are load rated for your van that was a great deal. _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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coqcitywesty Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2018 Posts: 424 Location: Coquitlam, BC
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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Thanks and nope - tires are date-coded 2005. I will likely be going with Nokian Rotiiva’s in 215/65 R16. I have been running the Nokian Entyre 2.0’s in a 215/60/R16 and have been really happy with the wear and ride, but want something a tad beefier. Still happy with the pricing - on the north side of the border there is far less inventory to search from, so greater demand and bigger price. The seller had them in storage since 2006 and was not aware of the VW cache. _________________ 1991 Westfalia EJ251, 1972 Volvo 1800 ES |
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truepaul Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2017 Posts: 36 Location: Central Connecticut
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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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Martian-mart wrote: |
... will the CLK 320 spare work as a spare?
Mart |
I have this question also. I own a CLK 320 "spare," but I don't know if I can use it. If it would work structurally, I'd mount a thinner tire on it, and it would be easier than a full-size wheel to fit into the stock Vanagon spare tire slot (behind the front wheels). |
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MrCarpy Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2020 Posts: 15 Location: Rigaud, QC, Canada
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:12 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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coqwesty wrote: |
Decided a couple a months ago that I was interested in acquiring a set of these to replace my GW 16’s given some comments as to the structural integrity of the GW’s. There was a crappy set of the CLK’s listed on CL for $1000, then last week I used my usual search parameters (Mercedes 16) and a set had been posted 4 hours previously for $425. I emailed the seller and didn’t hear back until the next day when he called and advised that I was first in line from the 30 - 40 emails he has received. I picked them up the next day, with no haggling on price. I would suggest that they are in 8.5 - 9/10 condition, so pretty stoked. They are 16X7 ET37. I am in no rush to install and with the borders still closed which limits my ability to pick up parts and tires, I will be connecting with Chris at T3 to set me up with mounting hardware hopefully later in the year.
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Great deal!
So when searching for these from which year & model CLK are these from?
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4562 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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'98-'02 CLK, which came with various engines (3.2L = 320, 4.3L = 430), coupe and convertible. _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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coqcitywesty Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2018 Posts: 424 Location: Coquitlam, BC
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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^^^ as above for model years. I typically try a few different key word search options to see what comes up as there are sellers than cannot spell, that do not realize what they actually have, or that have no idea what model they have. As above, I found these under ‘16 Mercedes’ as the seller did not have ‘CLK’ in the ad’s description. Best of luck in your search. _________________ 1991 Westfalia EJ251, 1972 Volvo 1800 ES |
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MrCarpy Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2020 Posts: 15 Location: Rigaud, QC, Canada
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:50 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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campism wrote: |
'98-'02 CLK, which came with various engines (3.2L = 320, 4.3L = 430), coupe and convertible. |
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MrCarpy Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2020 Posts: 15 Location: Rigaud, QC, Canada
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:51 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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coqwesty wrote: |
^^^ as above for model years. I typically try a few different key word search options to see what comes up as there are sellers than cannot spell, that do not realize what they actually have, or that have no idea what model they have. As above, I found these under ‘16 Mercedes’ as the seller did not have ‘CLK’ in the ad’s description. Best of luck in your search. |
Good point! I will try that as well. |
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mikemtnbike Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2015 Posts: 2849 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:56 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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Yeah, I just routinely searched "Mercedes wheels" in about a 2 hour driving radius from my house, plus Atlanta area where I have family. Drove from Asheville to Charlotte to get a set for 200 bucks, I never would've found them if I'd been searching just for "CLK." _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL 2.1 AT Westfauxlia. "Frankie" Totaled https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=764510&highlight=carnage
1995 Eurovan Camper "Marzivan"
2020 GTI SE manual |
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4562 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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Once again, I suggest a WTB (Want To Buy ) ad on CL's Wheels+Tires category with a photo of the wheels you're looking for. I got two hits; the first guy wanted waaay too much for his set and the second guy wanted $200. _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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idle_snail Samba Member
Joined: August 09, 2020 Posts: 12 Location: Denver, Colorado
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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idle_snail wrote: |
Before stripping (I cleaned up the wheel):
After stripping (same wheel):
This is the worse wheel of the four and will require the most work to polish before anodizing.
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Do to the corrosion I wasn’t able to have the wheels anodized. Found a solid powder coater that got the job done well!
I don’t know the color code, but it’s a dark metallic grey with some sparkle. Looking forward to getting them mounted on some Falken Wildpeak AT Trail 215/65/16 this week!
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BoulderSyncro Samba Member
Joined: January 20, 2006 Posts: 58 Location: Corrales NM
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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Will the powder coat flake or chip when you tighten the lug nut? It seems like it might be better to leave the area that the lug nut contacts bare. Maybe I’m completely wrong!
Let us know how it goes _________________ 1991 Syncro |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7930
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Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:08 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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I’m not sure if this issue applies to powder coated CLK rims. On Bay window steel wheels it can be a problem. Just something to consider. The wheels look nice. _________________ Keep on Busin'
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GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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Damn that Xevin... |
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I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
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My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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coqcitywesty Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2018 Posts: 424 Location: Coquitlam, BC
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Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:07 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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idle_snail - that's a great color and great looking wheel 'restoration' - looks awesome - fingers crossed on the lug nut facing.... _________________ 1991 Westfalia EJ251, 1972 Volvo 1800 ES |
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RoryGirl Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2016 Posts: 871 Location: WestWorld Nanaimo BC
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idle_snail Samba Member
Joined: August 09, 2020 Posts: 12 Location: Denver, Colorado
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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Wow! Three posts about wheel lug holes. Gotta be a record.
To ease your concern(s) I ordered this. With a 14mm lug bolt and an R12 ball seat there isn’t much contact left with the wheel holes so I figure it’s better safe then sorry.
Test fitting 👍👍👍
Now I have to color match the center caps.
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coqcitywesty Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2018 Posts: 424 Location: Coquitlam, BC
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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^^^^wait a minute - that's not a Vanagon! This thread is now corrupted! _________________ 1991 Westfalia EJ251, 1972 Volvo 1800 ES |
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mikemtnbike Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2015 Posts: 2849 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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Yeah I like eurovans plenty don’t get me wrong but that pic definitely made some vanagon peeps hoping to find clks choke up a little. _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL 2.1 AT Westfauxlia. "Frankie" Totaled https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=764510&highlight=carnage
1995 Eurovan Camper "Marzivan"
2020 GTI SE manual |
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016 Posts: 3990 Location: SWVA
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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I found a pretty rough set in Charlotte for $100. I'm hoping one day I will be able to have some bad ass bumpers powder coated the same color as my restoration set! _________________ Embrace the tools of tomorrow. AI doesn't replace us, it empowers us.
Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram: @joannthevan |
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idle_snail Samba Member
Joined: August 09, 2020 Posts: 12 Location: Denver, Colorado
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
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mikemtnbike wrote: |
Yeah I like eurovans plenty don’t get me wrong but that pic definitely made some vanagon peeps hoping to find clks choke up a little. |
Keep in mind this is what they looked like when I bought them. Plenty of sets available on eBay right now for what it cost me to save this set.
snail. 🐌 |
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