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Subject:Re: Tire Rack Steel Mercedes wheel for Syncro & Vanagon
From:Benjamin Tan
Date:Sat, 28 Apr 2001 05:12:18 EDT

In a message dated 4/27/01 4:49:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
tjhannink@earthlink.net writes:

<< CB might be for Center Bore, which at 66.6mm (2.62") is more than large
 enough for any Vanagon or Bus. The lug holes and seats are probably 12mm
 ball seat. You would need to open them up to 14mm and cut a new seat. I did
 this to my BBS rims using 60 degree countersink bit to get a standard
 conical lug taper, then ordered 20 - 14mm conical lug bolts and 10 - stud
 kits for the front rotors. >>

I believe Tim's situation is slightly different in that he is using wheels
which originally used 12 mm lugbolts. I believe the discussion is concerning
wheels with 14 mm lugholes. Those should already have the correct ball seat.
I have some ML320 and S-Class MB factory alloys. Anyone nearby is more than
welcome to inspect them for confirmation. purposes.

When redrilling to a different size hole, anyone can change to any kind of
lug seating they prefer.

BenT