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PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:02 am    Post subject: Noob Wheel Question '88 Westy Reply with quote

I have been able to source a set of Mercedes C230 Wheels 16" 5x112 with a ET37

Will these work on my 1988 Westy?

Thanks in advance!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ask "Loogy", hes the resident go to wheel source here.. there is a sticky up above, what wheels will fit also
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Take a look in this thread.
Very likely the tire you're interested in is in there.
In general, with Mercedes wheels you need to bore out the 6 lug holes from 12 to 14mm, depending on the year.
With an et37 you'll probably want a spacer of 5 to 7mm, longer lug nuts and bolts, with the correct mercedes ball seats.
samba member loogy sells everything you might need.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very few wheels fit perfectly with NO mods. The ones that do, are expensive.

Your wheels sound like a good place to start. They will need some mods but nothing crazy.
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