At 02:57 PM 3/28/00 -0500, Kenneth J Foster wrote:
>I have a chance to get a set of Mercedes SL,  8 spoke 16" rims/wheels for
>my 1987 SYNCRO.
>The wheels are quite far away and I have not seen them. It would be a
>great help before I venture on this journey if anyone could tell me:
>
>1. What the width might be?

    Probably 7.5", possibly 8" or more

>2. What the  offset might be?

    Probably ET35 or ET40

>3. Do I have to open up the center hole?

    No, only Audi rims need "enlargement"

>4. Would I have to put in longer studs front and rear?

    Probably

>5. Spacers?

    Definitely if ET40, possibly with ET35 if the rim width is much greater
than 7"

>6.  Any other advice.  I'm a good listener and I need to do something
>soon.
>
>Remember, I have a syncro.  They are mounted with Michelin   225/60R16
>tires.  Any help would be most gratelully appreciated!

Michael J. Sullivan
IPS "SWATteam" Architect
Open Market, Inc.

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