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PostPosted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

carterzest wrote:
rcook52459 wrote:
ever try car-part.com for wheels it's a site for wrecking yards all over the country.plus you can narrow it down locally too.
Very Happy oh my Thanks Wink


Just for giggles I ran my search and found a set for less than 200 incl center caps?
Tough to tell but they look kinda nice.


send you a pm in a minute
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

the mercedes Bling centercaps fit in the front without mods

to run MercBlingCaps in the rear, you need a 10mm spacer on each side, about 100 bucks, from Loogy.

or you can run with no spacers by buying Loogys centercaps, for about 100 bucks.

You probably need to check with Loogy about stud lengths to run his Chrome Capped MercBlingLugNuts.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've been using this version of CLK wheels over the last 10 years or so on three different vans( 2 Syncros and 1 Weeekender poptop).
They used to come up quite often on Ebay in very nice condition for around $300 for a set. Back then they were fairly recent take offs for bigger wheels on the "Benz".
I looked for a while recently for my latest project, but could not find a perfect enough set. They all had one form of another of curb rash or the clear coat was compromised.
There were some available from wheel refinishers for around $200 each. My experience with refurbished wheels has not been good. They looked good, but had been bent and not totally trued.
I bought a set of 'NEW" CLK wheels from Mercedes for $1000...discounted from $1200. I like them that much!
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

essjayarr wrote:
I've been using this version of CLK wheels over the last 10 years or so on three different vans( 2 Syncros and 1 Weeekender poptop).
They used to come up quite often on Ebay in very nice condition for around $300 for a set. Back then they were fairly recent take offs for bigger wheels on the "Benz".
I looked for a while recently for my latest project, but could not find a perfect enough set. They all had one form of another of curb rash or the clear coat was compromised.
There were some available from wheel refinishers for around $200 each. My experience with refurbished wheels has not been good. They looked good, but had been bent and not totally trued.
I bought a set of 'NEW" CLK wheels from Mercedes for $1000...discounted from $1200. I like them that much!

Good to know about them being available new Shocked But, thats a bit rich for my blood.

Yet another let down looking locally for a set of CLK wheels. Found a set via a PM from a PDX Samba friend, thanks rcook52459, and went to check them out this AM. They were CLK wheels, however, they were 2 different sizes and chromed Twisted Evil Why anyone would chrome over polished wheels is beyond me.

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The curb rash was way beyond acceptable and they had been curbed really, really bad. JUNK!

and, in looking at these, they were not even the correct CLK wheels...

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Anyways, since I suck so bad at finding these wheels and have just experienced strike 2 Evil or Very Mad , I will share for posterity, what I am seeking(thanks Tristar Eric):

Mercedes CLK Wheels(Drop Forged/Polished Aluminum)
Part # :A208 401 0002
7J x 16 ET 37

Good info to have if you are looking, yet, most people selling them do not post this info.

rcook52459 wrote:
these are expensive,but you'll know what year clk wheels there are. http://www.originalwheels.com/mercedes-wheels/clk.php

Thanks Mr. Cook. perhaps the third time will be a charm Embarassed


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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

These are the ones that you want- a full set of 5 at that! Maybe someone on the east bay can pick them up for you. BLING!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2701080263.html
They were on a mercedes CLK for like 3 or 4 years so I am not surprised that you are striking out on finding the style that you are looking for.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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These are the ones that you want- a full set of 5 at that! Maybe someone on the east bay can pick them up for you. BLING!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2701080263.html
They were on a mercedes CLK for like 3 or 4 years so I am not surprised that you are striking out on finding the style that you are looking for.
Got a guy back east willing to box and ship a set of for, but, will have to pay to get dismounted and shipped. They are at $185 + 70 shipping+ dismount???
Would love 5 and, shipping may be lots less, and there's greyhound.
Hmmmmm. If someone local could be my liaison, let me know.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Every rim that I have bought from back east was messed up from corrosion. Make sure that you get lots of pictures, including the back. Rust free and perfect have a different meaning in the east. Shocked
Good luck.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

syncrodoka wrote:
These are the ones that you want- a full set of 5 at that! Maybe someone on the east bay can pick them up for you. BLING!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2701080263.html
They were on a mercedes CLK for like 3 or 4 years so I am not surprised that you are striking out on finding the style that you are looking for.



These are real close to me, send a pm if anybody needs them.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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syncrodoka wrote:
These are the ones that you want- a full set of 5 at that! Maybe someone on the east bay can pick them up for you. BLING!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2701080263.html
They were on a mercedes CLK for like 3 or 4 years so I am not surprised that you are striking out on finding the style that you are looking for.



These are real close to me, send a pm if anybody needs them.
Pm sent
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sweet! Cool
If the rims check out all we need to figure out is the TS Logo shuttle service to get them into the PDX area.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am looking for a set on the East Coast preferably near Virginia. Any leads will be appreciated.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I am looking for a set on the East Coast preferably near Virginia. Any leads will be appreciated.

http://saginaw.craigslist.org/pts/2676693954.html Wink
He was willing to take the tires off and ship but I backed out when I thought I found a set locally.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey sprbxr, I'm headed up to Manassas this friday. Pm sent.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm looking for a set of these if anyone has a lead.

Thanks Very Happy

Found some so I don't need any Very Happy


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm looking for two more for spares if anyone else wants to split a set in the SF area.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 3:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

syncroid wrote:
I'm looking for two more for spares if anyone else wants to split a set in the SF area.
I have found some locally with this site given earlier in the thread. Worth a try.
http://www.car-part.com/
They were not nice enough for me to purchase, but, they were the correct wheels Crying or Very sad
And Shocked
http://www.originalwheels.com/mercedes-wheels/clk.php
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm looking for two more for spares if anyone else wants to split a set in the SF area.


I need a spare.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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syncroid wrote:
I'm looking for two more for spares if anyone else wants to split a set in the SF area.


I need a spare.
Foster had two of them about three weeks ago with curb rash Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey does anyone have any advice on a good way to strip the peeling/chipping clear coat off these wheels?
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wire wheel cleaner and a pressure washer with hot water.
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