My thanks to  Everyone on the list !
I have decided not to do the Mercedes wheels!
Main reason is the large thickness of the spacers,
and they are expensive!
I really didnt trust, having such Long studs / bolts either!

> C) there is no such thing as a free lunch. :-)

And I stood in the free soup line @ St. Vincents for so long too !!! ;o)

best,
John C...
SLC UT...

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>

> A) its going to cost a lot for good adapters to get them, on your Vanagon
> and
> B) the sliding door won't open because the tire's in the way.
> C) there is no such thing as a free lunch. :-)
>
> On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 9:32 AM, John C... wrote:
>
> > Hi All,
> > Has anyone been able to run these
> > 1998 ML320 Mercedes Wheels?
> > They have a 62mm Offset,
> > which according to BenT ( Thanks Ben !!! )
> > Will Require about a Full Inch Spacer Behind Them !!!
> > Is this Safe???
> > Thanks All In Advance !!!
> > John C...
> > PS: I can buy them for $150 for all 4 !!! hate to pass it up ! But don't
> > want to throw money away either ! :o)
> > SLC, UT...
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> Crescent Beach, BC
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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