| Author |
Message |
Steve Arndt
Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2005
Posts: 1780
Location: Boise, Idaho
|
 Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
 |
|
True that is why I have five of them on my Syncro. I need another five for winter rubber. 
_________________
Steve
Steve's 87 Syncro project |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
shagginwagon83
Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016
Posts: 3795
Location: VA/TN
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
adhundale
Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2006
Posts: 9
Location: stony brook, ny 11790
|
| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
Just fyi that I saw a set of four CLK's on craigslist in Connecticut for $600 (not mine, not recommending, I just happened to see this ad);
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/wto/d/mercedes-clk-16-lightweight/6657106141.html
I also was pleasantly surprised to find that Christopher at T3 Technique has center caps back in stock! Just placed my order. Many thanks to Chris for his guidance in fitting CLK's on my westie last year.
Anil |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
shagginwagon83
Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016
Posts: 3795
Location: VA/TN
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:05 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
Does anyone have any problems with their wheels being too far out (front) and throwing dirt/grime all over the van? I have 10mm spacer in front/back. I thought mud flaps in front would help but it did not. Even on a sunny day on pavement, I get dirt thrown all over the side of the van, including the windows.
Nevermind.
_________________
Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan
Last edited by shagginwagon83 on Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:45 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bobbyblack 
Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2015
Posts: 4348
Location: United States, Iowa
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:03 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
Edited
_________________
'87 Westy 'Flossie','86 Westy 'R1','86 tintop GL - Subi2.2 'J2','83.5 stock tintop L 'ZoomBus','74 Karmann Ghia, '63 Notch
Last edited by bobbyblack on Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:59 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
shagginwagon83
Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016
Posts: 3795
Location: VA/TN
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:45 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
| bobbyblack wrote: |
Brandon,
Complications complications complications.... [not discouragement about relief for your particular case]
I haven't read back through your threads, or comments to find out what width tires you chose
I also note that this thread, as has been previously remarked directly to you, is regarding the CLK wheels from the 98-00 CLK, and you have chosen otherwise, and not to rain on your parade, but I have to ask to what end you are continuing to bring your information or questions into this thread? It seems like the first couple of mentions that your wheels were not the ones being discussed here would have been enough.
Again, not being unfriendly, as I like reading your posts, and you seem to be a decent person. Just one more hint, there are some boundaries in place.
Kind regards,
-bobby |
The rims are not really related to the question. My bad. I'll just create a new thread.
_________________
Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Italjohn
Samba Member
Joined: October 29, 2016
Posts: 193
Location: Molde, Norway
|
| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:58 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
| Jim Hunter wrote: |
| Italjohn wrote: |
Finally I found some nice and cheap center caps for my Mercedes rims.
Links to the caps and VW stickers in the decription in the video.
Link
|
These caps looks great Italjohn !!!
Thanks for sharing your findings , but we need to see them mounted on the car as well!!!
Jim |
Better late then never 
_________________
Follow me on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norwayvanagon
My youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Italjohn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italjohn/ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bub
Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2004
Posts: 1151
Location: Central Washington
|
| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:41 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
Not exactly CLK wheels...but what's anyone's opinion on these?
I'm thinking about swapping my cheap 17" alloys from my Vanagon to my A4...and putting these on the Van (it's lowered anyways..sorry!) :
Not CLK wheels...but, kind of a cool option.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-Of-4-MERCEDES-BENZ-ME...1438.l2649
_________________
| hitest wrote: |
| Had a girlfriend once who shall we say, nearly arrived at the mere sight of a semaphore in action- easy to please she was... |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Jake de Villiers
Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007
Posts: 5911
Location: Tsawwassen, BC
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bub
Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2004
Posts: 1151
Location: Central Washington
|
| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
The 50mm ET on those is going to pose some problems... I'd keep looking myself.[/quote]
My current setup is 17x7” et 43, and those are 17x6; and I still have 3/4” to spare between the wheel and slider.
Are people running CLK wheels generally with no spacers at all? I could run a 7-10mm spacer with those no problem.
_________________
| hitest wrote: |
| Had a girlfriend once who shall we say, nearly arrived at the mere sight of a semaphore in action- easy to please she was... |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Vnyd Dog
Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2015
Posts: 384
Location: Napa
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
shagginwagon83
Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016
Posts: 3795
Location: VA/TN
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:16 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
I bought 2 locally for $75. Need more!
_________________
Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Vnyd Dog
Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2015
Posts: 384
Location: Napa
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:38 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
| shagginwagon83 wrote: |
| I bought 2 locally for $75. Need more! |
Wow nice bro. Well, I suppose if money were no object, there are about 3 sets on eBay as we speak...
_________________
'87 Westy 1.8T Conversion, Orignal Owner, European Delivery @ Westfalia factory in Weidenbrueck.
The Story:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=713391&highlight=life |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
shagginwagon83
Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016
Posts: 3795
Location: VA/TN
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:43 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
| Vnyd Dog wrote: |
| shagginwagon83 wrote: |
| I bought 2 locally for $75. Need more! |
Wow nice bro. Well, I suppose if money were no object, there are about 3 sets on eBay as we speak... |
I saw a set locally for $400. There is also a 1985 running BMW running these CLK's for $600. I would be tempted if it was closer.
_________________
Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
katzenjammer
Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2005
Posts: 113
Location: Santa Cruz
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
crazyvwvanman
Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2008
Posts: 9923
Location: Orbiting San Diego
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:48 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
Yes, he is one of the CLK wheel flippers just talked about. Lots of that kind of thing going on, not just with wheels.
Mark |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Vnyd Dog
Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2015
Posts: 384
Location: Napa
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:53 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
| crazyvwvanman wrote: |
Yes, he is one of the CLK wheel flippers just talked about. Lots of that kind of thing going on, not just with wheels.
Mark |
Reputable? Since they're advertised for the Van wonder if that means they're bored already.
_________________
'87 Westy 1.8T Conversion, Orignal Owner, European Delivery @ Westfalia factory in Weidenbrueck.
The Story:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=713391&highlight=life |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mikemtnbike
Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2015
Posts: 2795
Location: North Carolina
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:57 am Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
"Bored"? All you have to do is drill out the lug holes and use the right hardware (t3technique.com, yo!) , the hub clears on its own, part of what makes these a great choice.
_________________
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 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Vnyd Dog
Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2015
Posts: 384
Location: Napa
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
| mikemtnbike wrote: |
| "Bored"? All you have to do is drill out the lug holes and use the right hardware (t3technique.com, yo!) , the hub clears on its own, part of what makes these a great choice. |
Yeah man, "bored" and "Drill out the lug holes" = same thing. I meant if the lug holes had been "over-bored".
_________________
'87 Westy 1.8T Conversion, Orignal Owner, European Delivery @ Westfalia factory in Weidenbrueck.
The Story:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=713391&highlight=life |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mikemtnbike
Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2015
Posts: 2795
Location: North Carolina
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: CLK wheels |
|
|
ok, just making sure, as most of the other merc wheels have to have the center hole bored for hub clearance. Good hunting!
Tips that are posted earlier in the thread- make sure you search for Mercedes wheels without the CLK filter (how I found mine) and whole wrecked cars, that's where I've seen them locally since.
_________________
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 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
