Don, couple of months ago I did the same thing to the W140 (no son to blame!).
Tires were fair, wheels were fair to poor and found out that the PO had 8" on the rear and 7.5" on the frt. So, I was already making plans to start over. For about 800 bucks, TR sold me 4 new knock-off wheels and 4 Kuhmo Tires, mounted and balanced. Drop shipped to the local MB dealer in 2 days and I was back on the road. Luckily, I had no body or suspension damage. It has been a perfect installation and have been extremely happy with no need to take it back for adjustments. Yes, I do have a set of lugs for the spare tucked away but at least all 4 wheels are now of the same variety. If you're going used, be sure to get the right offset. The 8 holes where used on the W140 and the C class as well. On 3/5/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My snow tires are on those wheels - they are very close to the factory > rims. If I can't get a couple of factory wheels, I go the Tire Rack > route. I don't like the fact that they use different lug bolts though > -- I like to keep such things standard. > > > > > There were some Borbot after market 8 hole look-alike wheels (sold by > > Tire Rack) that were very reasonably priced. I've been using a set for > > 5-6 years and have been VERY pleased. > > > > Marshall > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > '90 300D 243K, Rattled > '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car > '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car > '78 450SLC 67K, brown car > '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K "Stardust" 1985 380SL 145K "Blue Belle" 1996 Sidekick 57K "Kermit"
