Yep I bought two scrapyard wheels for the old Focus when one of the originals 
got bent, and both of the used wheels were bent also, though not quite as 
badly. I had the tire shop determine which of the three was best and used that 
one.


On Mon, Jul 24, 2023, at 11:20, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> I would have questions as to how they determined that your rear shocks 
> were bad. Shocks are rarely replaced on MBs, they can often go for 200k 
> and still work properly.
>
> If you want to be exact, check the part numbers on the front wheels and 
> do an eBay search for them. Or, see if you can find a reputable wheel 
> repair shop in your area. There's one in Tampa that can fix bent rims, 
> weld, etc., etc., and guarantee their work as new. Last time I used 
> them it was around $200/wheel which included refinishing. Anything you 
> find used will likely need refinishing, and may not be true, either.
>
> -D

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