Loogy sent me to Eshocks.com for some Sway-a-Way brand 54mm long studs (part
# SAW-8054) for my 8" Mercedes rear rims with ET30.

On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 5:06 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:

> Hi Folks:
>
> Finally got myself a set of Mercedes rims that I'm happy with. Wasn't so
> happy about enlarging the holes from 12 to 14 mm, what a job as the drill
> bit tends to catch the edges of the hole, so you have to go extremely slow
> with light pressure, which ends up taking about 10 minutes per hole or
> better. Anyway, now moving my attention to tires. Looking for a summer or
> possibly all season radial. I know that Go Westy recommends the Michelin
> Hydroedge, Sears was pushing the Goodyear triple cut as superior, but I'm
> sure there's all kinds of options. Anybody have any recommendations as to
> what to buy and what to steer clear of? I'm in absolutely no hurry, so if I
> know of particular brand I can possibly wait for a sale. I was also going to
> go with the 215/60/16 unless somebody gives me a good reason not to.
>
> Lastly, looking for an inexpensive source to purchase longer studs for the
> rears. Suggestions?  I think I will use Chris (loogy) from the Samba for the
> front bolts and spacers. The guy is a wealth of knowledge and has gone out
> of his way to help me. Even though he's a little more expensive I like to
> support this kind of individual. He does not sell the studs however.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Troy
>

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Casey
'87 300TD
'94 100CSQ Avant
'89 Bluestar