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Subject:Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
From:Max Wellhouse
Date:Sat, 1 Aug 2009 11:41:37 -0500

In my case I have a set of the VW alloy nuts/bolts, so I'm good., but
there's a guy on the Sambe Wheel thread for Vanagons that sells all
the spacers and nuts and bolts you'd ever want, so sourcing is not an
issue.  I haven't inquired about his prices however.

I'm still waiting on the Vanco 2's to come in, so it'll be a while
before I can say whether I need spacers or longer studs in the rear.

DM&FS

At 12:11 AM 8/1/2009, Troy wrote:
>Not trying to rain on anyone's parade when it comes to getting an
>inexpensive set of new wheels, but a few things to consider...
>
>These particular wheels have an offset of 35. The stock offset is
>30. 5mm isn't much, but may prevent the center caps from fitting on
>the wheels, (particularly on the driver side ) and if a wide tire is
>used, such as a 225, a 5 mm spacer may be needed to allow for proper
>clearance. Even with my 215 tires, I decided to use spacers. The
>clearance upfront is small.
>
>Second, while these may be a 14 mm bore, the wheels are more than
>likely thicker than stock, so they would require a longer bolt with
>a different ball seat. Not sure if the wheels are sold with bolts or
>not, but if you have to purchase these it can add quite a bit to the
>cost. Using the wheels with incorrect ball seat can be disastrous!
>The rear studs may also be a problem if in fact the wheels are
>thicker. For anyone considering these wheels, I would find out the
>answers to these questions before laying out cash.
>
>Troy
>
>I was looking into that too. There are two different wheels at 88$
>Seems like a good deal to me if they bolt right on.
>
>http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?sort=Price&autoMake=Mercedes-Benz&autoModel=CLK320&autoYear=1998&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All