Mercedes steel wheels

r.e.wing_fc3s · Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:55 pm Post subject: Mercedes steel wheels

ive spent a good chunk of the day sifting through the wheel threads. i cant find the info im looking for. im trying to determine which 15' steel mercedes wheels (and vehicle they were sold with) will work without modifications other then fastening hardware. i know they are not as durable but as wheels for the free set of haka's i got , they should work fine for my 2wd gl. so far ive only confirmed this one from the ultimate wheel post.

15x6.5 ET37 Mercedes steel

IdahoDoug · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:18 pm Post subject:

S Class with steel wheels in the US Market? Are you guys referring to a spare steel wheel? And while that's being cleared up, I think the generation change for S class in the US was for the 92/93 model year, so were these on the 92/93+ model or 91 and older model?

Thanks - was at the MB dealer on Friday sifting through piles of wheels they have laying in a warehouse and did not know there's a steel one. That's what I'd prefer.

DougM
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syncrodoka · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:23 pm Post subject:

BenT Syncro · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:22 pm Post subject:

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syncrodoka · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:35 pm Post subject:

U have a part number Benny boi?

BenT Syncro · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:45 pm Post subject:

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syncrodoka · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:49 pm Post subject:

I don't need another set of rims but the info might help the OP.

r.e.wing_fc3s · Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:30 pm Post subject:

so the 14mm lug hole diameter steel 15x? et 23 wheels bolt on to a 2wd van with just different fasteners?

and these can be found on either the w126 or w140 from what years?

it would be great to have the part number.

if i cant find these s-class wheels has anyone modified the c-class wheels to be satisfactory?

Thanks for your responses!

buildyourown · Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:51 pm Post subject:

Why hung up on MB wheels?
I think there are some Passat or Tiguan wheels that will fit. You may need a small spacer.
As another poster mentioned, IMO, finding wheels w/ 14mm holes is more important than the perfect offset. I'd much rather buy and run small spacers than drill out 5 wheels.

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:29 am Post subject:

One thing to remember about the ET23 wheels is that the low offset will increase the risk of tire to body contact, especially on a 2wd.

Also, none of the Mercedes steel wheels require the lug holes to be drilled out, even the wheels that were designed for 12mm lugs (only the alloy wheels need drilling). The holes are large enough to accommodate 14mm wheel hardware, but their seats were designed for the smaller ball profile so the stock Vanagon steel wheel lugs are not exactly appropriate. (this only applies to Mercedes wheels that originally used 12mm wheel hardware. If the wheels originally used 14mm wheel hardware, the stock Vanagon steel wheel lugs have the correct ball profile to suit those wheels)
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Christopher Schimke · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:56 am Post subject:

r.e.wing_fc3s · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:15 pm Post subject:

id really like this thread to be an easy to use resource for people considering these wheels. the idea of finding bolt on steel wheels for less then $500+ appeals to me.

it would be most helpful to have the chassis type and if applicable the date range as well the wheel dimensions diameter width offset.

so far i have the w 202 c-class cars. 15x6.5 ET37

and the 15x? ET23 from the w126 s-class cars.

my local tire dealer gave me a book that lists pretty much every oem wheel ever so ill do some more research tonight

snoop · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:46 pm Post subject:

r.e.wing_fc3s · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:03 pm Post subject:

i found a wheel today that was made in the u.s. for a B platform vw/audi i think, because the center bore was not able to fit over the bearing cap. the dimensions were 5x112 / 15x6 ET41. they were heavy. there was no lip around the center so i would feel comfortable machining these if necessary.

anyone know by dimensions if the offset is too high and if not what they might be from?

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