Re: [MBZ] Wheels are worth a bit -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz slk-class, $1, 500 Or best offer

2023-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
One wonders whether "Lizdalia" is a real or concocted name. On Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 9:57 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Beater yellow 230 > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/758322529433633 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

[MBZ] Wheels are worth a bit -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz slk-class, $1, 500 Or best offer

2023-10-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Beater yellow 230 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/758322529433633 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2022-01-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Finally got to looking at this... as a reminder I already have a set of 18" snow tires so I am looking for an extra set of wheels to mount those on, so I can change them without having to have a tire shop involved. According to that website, the OE wheels would be 7.5Jx18 ET49, center bore

Re: [MBZ] Wheels included 2008 S550 - $9,500

2021-12-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Spinners? On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 1:29 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They look like oversize pimp wheels with rubber band tires. Great pics too > > --FT > > On 12/12/21 12:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > the price is firm!! > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Wheels included 2008 S550 - $9,500

2021-12-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
They look like oversize pimp wheels with rubber band tires.  Great pics too --FT On 12/12/21 12:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: the price is firm!! https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/toledo-s550-mercedes/7419790659.html ___

[MBZ] Wheels included 2008 S550 - $9,500

2021-12-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
the price is firm!! https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/toledo-s550-mercedes/7419790659.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2021-12-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Oops, forgot the link. https://www.wheel-size.com/ On 2021-12-09 16:30, mi...@mitchellhaley.com wrote: You might check here and see what else matches, ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2021-12-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-09 14:52, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Are the aftermarket wheels sold in tire shops generally any good? OE wheels, even from salvage yards, look like they will run me $1,200 or so for a set of four. If they have the appropriate center hole size and offset, I'm sure just

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2021-12-09 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 9, 2021 1:53 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] Wheels I'm wanting to get a second set of wheels for my Volvo snow tires. Getting them mounted/balanced every winter is a hassle

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2021-12-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Check the used market, like Facebook Marketplace and whatnot. Also check to see if there are other models that use the same wheels.I got the second set of wheels for Angie's Golf cheap because they're plain steelies with no hubcaps. They even came with a pretty good set of tires on them. I

[MBZ] Wheels

2021-12-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I'm wanting to get a second set of wheels for my Volvo snow tires. Getting them mounted/balanced every winter is a hassle and I'd like the option to possibly swap back and forth more than once based on weather to save wear on the snows. It would be a 20 minute job tops if I had two sets of

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-19 13:12, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: True, but their web site describes it as an all season tire, not a snow tire. They have a separate section for snow tires. And it's a 65,000 mile warranty all season tire, not a winter tire with no wear rating.

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
True, but their web site describes it as an all season tire, not a snow tire. They have a separate section for snow tires. I could argue semantics, but if they advertise it for sale they should be able to get it here. Why would that be any different than Tire Rack shipping a set to me? -D >

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
"Since December 15, 2014, only tires with the mountain snowflake icon, or studded tires, are recognized as acceptable winter tires in Quebec." https://www.kanetix.ca/resources/quebec-winter-tire-law Might explain why the Tampa tire store said 'we don't sell snow tires'. On 2020-10-19 12:58,

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
So that’s what that means… -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 12:43 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-19 12:40, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> That’s what mine are. 215/55 R16. >> I was looking at the Firestone Weathergrip AS touring: > > It appears they're Quebec legal year

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-19 12:40, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: That’s what mine are. 215/55 R16. I was looking at the Firestone Weathergrip AS touring: It appears they're Quebec legal year round. *3 Peak Mountain Snowflake certified* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s what mine are. 215/55 R16. I was looking at the Firestone Weathergrip AS touring: https://www.firestonetire.com/tire/weathergrip -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-19 11:54, Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-19 11:54, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Now to choose which Hakka to put on it. Looks like 205/65R16 or 215/55R16. I'm fairly sure my E320 has 215/55 on it. General GMax are more high performance than all season, as it turns out. But maybe 205/65 would have worked slightly

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
17” wheels on the W210 were optional, I believe. 16” wheel are standard, at least that’s what’s on the three W210s around here. -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 11:54 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > I tried a 15" wheel (from 124) I had laying around, and it does not go on > the E320. Also,

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I tried a 15" wheel (from 124) I had laying around, and it does not go on the E320. Also, the wheels that came on the E320 are 17", not 16", I hadn't realized they were so large. I hate them. I found two more 16" wheels, so now I have a set of four that nearly match in style, but that do match

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:56:52 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Will 15" wheels (of any sort) fit this car? I'd actually prefer tires > with some degree of sidewall to them rather than the near-rubber-band > tires that are apparently stock on this thing. The plan is to put > Hakkapeliittas

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Looks like a E320 is 7.5x16ET41 with 66.6mm center https://www.wheel-size.com/size/mercedes/e-class/2000/ An E250 can be 7x15ET37 with probably the same suspension A W202 can have 7x15ET37 x 66.6. That's where I'd look for cheap wheels. https://www.ebay.com/itm/392579244965 Or just buy the

[MBZ] Wheels for W210

2020-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
So our E320 (2000, 4wd) is finally ready to take over for the X5, but I still need to find a set of snow tire wheels for it. I have two differently-styled 16" wheels for it, and there was nothing at the junkyard last time I went. Winter is Coming, as they say. Will 15" wheels (of any sort) fit

[MBZ] Wheels+OT

2019-12-02 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Thanks for the replies, gives me something to go on. Meade's mention of UV exposure was germaine, never occurred to me. Also marine glue were a good idea. Thank to you all! Fred. -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] wheels/tires for 129 -- cheap set of takeoffs

2019-04-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
forgot the link https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572064536638438/ On 4/10/19 10:57 AM, Floyd Thursby wrote: This guy has these wheels and tires cheap enough https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572064536638438/ Mercedes rims 8J x 17 Michelin Tires245/45ZR17 Wondering if they

[MBZ] wheels/tires for 129 -- cheap set of takeoffs

2019-04-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This guy has these wheels and tires cheap enough https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572064536638438/ Mercedes rims 8J x 17 Michelin Tires245/45ZR17 Wondering if they will fit the 129 but I'm not sure about offsets, if that would affect how they fit.  I sent him a msg asking what they

[MBZ] Wheels Wuz: OT politics: Republicans stealing Hillary signs

2015-08-31 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I'd say keep em both! You may want a set of road tars and a set of track tars, or as you said, you could change em as you see fit. Or Mountain(Schnee) tars and desert (200ºF) tars? Please send my bumper snicker at your convenience! I am waiting Her actions, by direct and indirect

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton

2015-08-14 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What kind of accent is that? Bulgarian? yo bo ya donlike 'merkun? thashow skuls tech us ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton

2015-08-14 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have a new . Air compressor.. But never put it on.. So it come with it.. An I have . The stock tires car drives great. Never let me down [except when it sits] . Only selling it because it just sit in the garage an i need the Space High mile. yo --R On 8/13/15 10:53 PM, Mitch Haley via

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton

2015-08-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I see lots of marks from being poked by ten foot poles. MY 2000 W220s were rolling nightmares. So many issues you couldn’t keep them straight. There’s far more to be concerned with than the wheels and the aromatic pump not working, believe me. Dan On Aug 13, 2015, at 10:53 PM, Mitch

[MBZ] Wheels for Wilton

2015-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Or maybe a new ride for boy Penoff? They don't have potholes in Tampa, do they? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5171059572.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton

2015-08-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What kind of accent is that? Bulgarian? On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 10:53 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Or maybe a new ride for boy Penoff? They don't have potholes in Tampa, do they? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5171059572.html

[MBZ] Wheels need a new home

2012-12-31 Thread clay monroe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290836469770?item=290836469770viewitem=sspagename=ADME:L:LCA:MOTORS:1123vxp=mtr I was going to use these on Frosch, but finding a fourth has been hard and ended up really expensive. I would part with them for $100 plus shipping. Beat the $250 per wheel I was able to

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2012-12-31 Thread clay monroe
You should have no big issue as long as the set is the same size. Tom at Classic center told me to look at getting 15 inch to be able to find rubber to fit my SL, as getting a 14 is getting really hard clay On Dec 29, 2012, at 3:23 PM, Frederick Moir wrote: I have a line on wheels + tyres

[MBZ] Wheels

2012-12-29 Thread Frederick Moir
I have a line on wheels + tyres for my 300TD. They are 14 inch Bundt style from a 250S. Can anyone tell me if they will fit? The guy is going to get me the numbers and ET, but I'm impatient.  TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2012-12-29 Thread Craig
On Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:23:36 -0800 (PST) Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: I have a line on wheels + tyres for my 300TD. They are 14 inch Bundt style from a 250S. Can anyone tell me if they will fit? The guy is going to get me the numbers and ET, but I'm impatient. TIA Sorry, can't

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2012-12-29 Thread Dieselhead
The 250S came with steel wheels and chrome ring/hubcaps. Those bundts were snagged off a 107/123 116 or 126. The boltholes should fit. Tires may or may not clear, depending on the size and profile. If the bundts are factory, they will have a number cast in them. That should give a clue.

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2012-12-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
My 9/69 280SE 3.5 coupe had factory alloys on the build sheet. On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 7:20 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: The 250S came with steel wheels and chrome ring/hubcaps. Those bundts were snagged off a 107/123 116 or 126. The boltholes should fit. Tires may or may not

[MBZ] wheels and winter tires

2012-03-30 Thread glenn brown
For those of you who I may have spoken with off-list regarding wheels for winter tires for my '84 300D, I've obtained, refinished, and had my new winter tires mounted so I'm ready for one trip north each winter. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC --

[MBZ] Wheels for Wilton?

2011-02-26 Thread Mitch Haley
http://search.ebay.com/310299134184 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton?

2011-02-26 Thread WILTON
...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 11:04 AM Subject: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton? http://search.ebay.com/310299134184 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton?

2011-02-26 Thread Craig
On Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:04:31 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://search.ebay.com/310299134184 A very nice specimin. The price seems high, though. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton?

2011-02-26 Thread Curt Raymond
: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton? Message-ID: 4d69248f.5050...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed http://search.ebay.com/310299134184 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Wheels for Wilton's 126

2010-08-08 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/1882012763.html French bulldog included! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton's 126

2010-08-08 Thread WILTON
Oh yes, I can imagine, but don't wanta be caught imagining such; somebody may think I approve.. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 1:26 PM Subject: [MBZ] Wheels

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton's 126

2010-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas
I think that is a Boston Terrier? --R On 8/8/2010 1:26 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/1882012763.html French bulldog included! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for Wilton's 126

2010-08-08 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I think that is a Boston Terrier? --R On 8/8/2010 1:26 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/1882012763.html French bulldog included! I'm sure you are right; I don't know

Re: [MBZ] wheels

2010-02-15 Thread RELNGSON
.Early W201s were fitted with Bunts, at least for the European marketJaime No bundts for the US 201s. 14 flat face wheels until 1/85 and 15 from then on along with other changes. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] wheels

2010-02-15 Thread buymbparts
Nope, early 201's had 14 15 hole wheels. Bundts stopped in USA in 1985. --Original Message-- From: relng...@aol.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Feb 15, 2010 8:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] wheels .Early W201s

Re: [MBZ] wheels

2010-02-15 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Feb 15, 2010 8:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] wheels .Early W201s were fitted with Bunts, at least for the European marketJaime No bundts for the US 201s. 14 flat face wheels until 1/85 and 15 from then on along with other changes. RLE

Re: [MBZ] wheels

2010-02-15 Thread Curt Raymond
Which reminds me... The red 190D has 14 wheels, my '85 has 15. Will the 15 work on the older car? -Curt Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:46:50 + From: buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] wheels Message-ID:     102674428-1266284804

Re: [MBZ] wheels for Wilton

2009-10-25 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] wheels for Wilton Another fine and fine-looking car ruined with ridiculously silly wheels; car's actually worth MORE without 'em IMO. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes

[MBZ] wheels for Wilton

2009-10-24 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Don't these look sweet? http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1435947360.html Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] wheels for Wilton

2009-10-24 Thread WILTON
Subject: [MBZ] wheels for Wilton Don't these look sweet? http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1435947360.html Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2009-10-21 Thread RELNGSON
Not from Costco! My 380SL has 420SEL wheels on it, now 15's instead of 14's and they won't install new tires on it. ... If you brought just the wheels in, this would not come up. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Wheels on crack?

2009-09-24 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:54 PM To: Mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Wheels on crack? Hi, all. I think someone up there likes me. A few short weeks ago my car hit a pallet in the road (left side). I had the car checked over and aligned etc. all good. Since the last Chowdah Q the left rear tire

Re: [MBZ] Wheels on crack?

2009-09-24 Thread Jim Cathey
I had that on my Falcon. A persistent air leak I couldn't track down, turned out to be a split in the rim where it was effectively peeling away from the hub. It was nearly halfway around before I (well, the tire place) figured it out. Incipient catastrophic failure, that's what that was. --

Re: [MBZ] Wheels on crack?

2009-09-24 Thread R A Bennell
Was that a steel wheel or an aluminum wheel? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:54 PM To: Mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Wheels on crack? Hi, all. I think

Re: [MBZ] Wheels on crack?

2009-09-24 Thread Frederick W Moir
, September 23, 2009 4:54 PM To: Mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Wheels on crack? Hi, all. I think someone up there likes me. A few short weeks ago my car hit a pallet in the road (left side). I had the car checked over and aligned etc. all good. Since the last Chowdah Q the left rear tire has had a slow leak

[MBZ] Wheels on crack?

2009-09-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, all. I think someone up there likes me. A few short weeks ago my car hit a pallet in the road (left side). I had the car checked over and aligned etc. all good. Since the last Chowdah Q the left rear tire has had a slow leak that I could not track down. Well, today I found it, a two inch

Re: [MBZ] Wheels on crack?

2009-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Especially after the way you peeled out after ChowdaQ! Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:53:50 -0400 From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net Subject: [MBZ] Wheels on crack? To: Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 0kqg00cxw4xrs...@vms173013.mailsrvcs.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us

Re: [MBZ] Wheels on crack?

2009-09-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:54 PM To: Mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Wheels on crack? Hi, all. I think someone up there likes me. A few short weeks ago my car hit a pallet in the road (left side). I had the car checked over and aligned etc. all good. Since

Re: [MBZ] Wheels on crack?

2009-09-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Raymond Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:43 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheels on crack? Especially after the way you peeled out after ChowdaQ! Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:53:50 -0400 From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net Subject: [MBZ] Wheels on crack? To: Mercedes mercedes

[MBZ] Wheels - was Portland CL

2009-04-13 Thread WILTON
Well, even I may be a bit guilty on the wheels - only slightly, though. In 1953, I bought a restored '31 Model A Ford 5-window coupe that had '35/'36 Ford 6.00 X 16 steel spoke wheels. I think the originals were about 19 or so, but I did like the newer wheels and slightly wider tires on it,

Re: [MBZ] wheels

2009-04-08 Thread RELNGSON
...www.bookofjesus.org/images/kgbi69fj4vtvsx9b2op.jpg.. Those are the Sport Package wheels from a W211. Look good on an E-Class and all wrong on a 123. RLE ** Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less.

Re: [MBZ] wheels do make the difference

2009-01-28 Thread RELNGSON
..--boring factory AMG rims --  What the etc. is all the fuss and fascination with WHEELS/RIMS?  Too many people have more money than brains, IM not so HO I think somebody just jerked my chain. It's because the wheels make the car. Take for example the earlier 126 diesel

Re: [MBZ] wheels

2009-01-28 Thread RELNGSON
I also think it is weird to put AMG wheels on a non-amg car I acquired a set of C36 17 AMG wheels and installed them on my Garnet Red '95 C280 and when I bought the black '01 C320 they went on that car with the stock wheels becoming winter wheels. BTW, I swapped some Porsche shop

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of TE Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:32 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheels? I've got a very nice set of used Bundt's for sale. 14 X 6.5 ET30. They will fit perfectly on a W115 and the 6.5 rim

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-10 Thread Ed Booher
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 10:31 PM, TE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got a very nice set of used Bundt's for sale. 14 X 6.5 ET30. They will fit perfectly on a W115 and the 6.5 rim width gives you more flexibility when choosing a tire size. What have you been trying to get out of them? EdB --

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-10 Thread TE
] On Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:02 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheels? On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 10:31 PM, TE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got a very nice set of used Bundt's for sale. 14 X 6.5 ET30. They will fit perfectly on a W115 and the 6.5 rim width

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-09 Thread R A Bennell
Thanks for the response Kaleb. Are the bundt style wheels available in the narrower width? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheels

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-09 Thread R A Bennell
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of TE Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:32 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheels? I've got a very nice set of used Bundt's for sale. 14 X 6.5 ET30. They will fit perfectly on a W115 and the 6.5 rim width gives you more

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheels? Those are going to be a little wide for a 115, you probably want 5.5 or 6 R A Bennell wrote: The factory part number on the rims is the only number I see, and I am told by Mercedes that the first 4

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-09 Thread TE
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheels? Thanks, but as I said to Kaleb on another post, the shipping costs would likely make them less attractive than the ones that are here

[MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-08 Thread R A Bennell
The factory part number on the rims is the only number I see, and I am told by Mercedes that the first 4 digits of the part # represents the size. The part # is 1465D305112P66. I have measured them and that appears to be the size. This is what the lady says in response to my question about the

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Those are going to be a little wide for a 115, you probably want 5.5 or 6 R A Bennell wrote: The factory part number on the rims is the only number I see, and I am told by Mercedes that the first 4 digits of the part # represents the size. The part # is 1465D305112P66. I have measured them and

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-08 Thread TE
08, 2008 2:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Wheels? The factory part number on the rims is the only number I see, and I am told by Mercedes that the first 4 digits of the part # represents the size. The part # is 1465D305112P66. I have measured them and that appears to be the size

Re: [MBZ] wheels falling off

2007-06-20 Thread Rich Thomas
My son was pulling out of the school parking lot when the RF BJ broke, causing a bit of a problem. He was not going that fast and somehow managed to pull into a parking lot across the street. I ended up redoing the whole front suspension as the rubber bits were shot, and the failure caused a

Re: [MBZ] wheels falling off

2007-06-17 Thread Marshall Booth
Allan Streib wrote: So, the recent discussion of ball joint failure has me wondering, is there a way to detect a worn ball joint before it fails? I have some noises in the 300D front end but it seems to be right on the firewall so I'm thinking it's the track rods. How would I check for

Re: [MBZ] wheels falling off

2007-06-14 Thread Hendrik Riessen
to fix my Benzes up. - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 2:13 AM Subject: [MBZ] wheels falling off So, the recent discussion of ball joint failure has me wondering, is there a way to detect a worn ball joint

Re: [MBZ] wheels falling off

2007-06-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
they make a pretty nasty noise once they are dry (related to turning the steering wheel). Yep, that's what's goin' on with my '83 300sD (right front) right now. As soon as the budget permits, I'm planning to replace the offending joint. While I'm on the subject, should I just replace both of

[MBZ] wheels falling off

2007-06-13 Thread Allan Streib
So, the recent discussion of ball joint failure has me wondering, is there a way to detect a worn ball joint before it fails? I have some noises in the 300D front end but it seems to be right on the firewall so I'm thinking it's the track rods. How would I check for worn ball joints, or other

Re: [MBZ] wheels falling off

2007-06-13 Thread Gary Hurst
i've always seen techs check for play every time the car is up in the air. On 6/13/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, the recent discussion of ball joint failure has me wondering, is there a way to detect a worn ball joint before it fails? I have some noises in the 300D front end

Re: [MBZ] wheels falling off

2007-06-13 Thread R A Bennell
Streib Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:44 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] wheels falling off So, the recent discussion of ball joint failure has me wondering, is there a way to detect a worn ball joint before it fails? I have some noises in the 300D front end but it seems to be right

Re: [MBZ] wheels falling off

2007-06-13 Thread R A Bennell
for an oil change and ask him to check anything that I have doubts about. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 12:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] wheels falling off Very simply

Re: [MBZ] wheels falling off

2007-06-13 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:43:36 -0400, Allan wrote: So, the recent discussion of ball joint failure has me wondering, is there a way to detect a worn ball joint before it fails? I have some noises in the 300D front end but it seems to be right on the firewall so I'm thinking it's

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for sale

2007-04-02 Thread LarryT
http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 4:05 PM Subject: [MBZ] Wheels for sale I got new tires today and new upgraded wheels for my 126. I really

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for sale

2007-04-02 Thread Donald Snook
Larry wrote: Hi Donald, Do you know what size the wheels are? That might help. They are 15 x 7. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 136K

[MBZ] Wheels for sale

2007-03-30 Thread Donald Snook
I got new tires today and new upgraded wheels for my 126. I really like the 8 hole wheels so much better than the 15 hole wheels. Therefore, 4 OEM wheels for sale very good condition - little or no curb rash. Picture of one of the front wheels attached. I think Kaleb said one time that these go

[MBZ] Wheels

2007-03-28 Thread RELNGSON
Anybody need some nice Porsche Fuchs wheels which will not fit any known MB? http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?threadid=334894referrerid=0 RLE ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at

[MBZ] Wheels -- Taking bids

2006-11-30 Thread Donald Snook
I did not know there was a shortage of wheels out there. I would be glad to part with my wheels. Here's the catch, I would have to order my new wheels from Tire-rack and get them and then I could ship my current wheels out to the buyer. Mine are in good shape no curb rash very good condition.

[MBZ] Wheels Tires For Sale

2006-09-13 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hi All, I've replaced the wheels and tires on my 500E, so these are available: 8 Hole 16x7.5 ET34 Wheels Good to Very Good condition Mounted w/Yokohama YK420 245/45x16 Tires.Half tread remaining. Asking $600 for all four (plus shipping). Please respond off line to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] wheels for 126/ 8 hole wheels for sale

2006-06-11 Thread Donald Snook
Jim F. wrote: Check out my wheels on EBAY. They are in Phoenix and I assume you are in Oklahoma. 16 MERCEDES WHEELS, TIRES, AND LUG BOLTS. Item number: 8073272449 Probably not cost effective to ship as the set weighs over 200 pounds. Actually Jim I am in Kansas. I would

Re: [MBZ] wheels for 126/ 8 hole wheels for sale

2006-06-10 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/7/2006 2:46:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There was some discussion about wheels for a 126 a few months back. My 126 (1990 300SEL) has the standard 15 hole wheels and they are fine. No marks or scrapes and I sort of a fanatic about

Re: [MBZ] wheels for 126

2006-06-08 Thread Steve MacSween
on 6/7/06 5:45 PM, Donald Snook at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know of place to get either of these wheels for my 126 (besides Tire Rack). I would like to find used Mercedes wheels for a reasonable price, rather than buying the aftermarket wheels. Try Ongager Corporation