Thanks for the input Stephen. I think I'm going to head out on Monday and
get some info off of the wheels I'm looking at.
On Dec 27, 2014 6:23 PM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I think the only alloy Mercedes wheel that fits without requiring longer
> lug bolts\studs is the CLK 16" wheel from about '98-'02, and even these
> require drilling the lug holes to 37/64" and need small ball-seat lugs.  I
> bought a set of these used but have yet to fit them to my '87 2WD Westy.
>
> From everything I've read, I think every 15" Mercedes alloy wheel will
> require drilling the lugs holes and need the centerbore enlarged, and will
> require small ball seat lugs, and if not ET 30-35 will require spacers.
> Mercedes 15" steelies, if you can even find them, might be easier to fit.
>
> The wheel thread on the Samba has much info and really is worth plowing
> through.  If you post on that thread with a photo of the wheel(s) you are
> considering and provide the part number (this is particularly helpful, and
> be sure to record the ET number) folks will be glad to let you know if they
> are suitable. Unless you get a super deal on your Merc wheels and want to
> mess with making them fit, you might come out ahead and less frustrated by
> buying Vanagon-specific alloys from GW or another of our vendors.  Good
> luck.
>
> Stephen
> --------------------------------------------
> On Sat, 12/27/14, Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>  Subject: 15" Wheels
>  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>  Date: Saturday, December 27, 2014, 2:03 PM
>
>  Hey all,
>
>  I know there are a few mile long posts on the samba about
>  this, but I
>  always end up feeling like I'm drowning in information over
>  there.
>
>  Does anyone have any suggestions on a 15" wheel conversion
>  that requires
>  the most minimal of modifications?  I found 2 sets
>  locally for $250 that
>  I'm thinking about getting but I'm not 100% sure if they'll
>  fit or if I'll
>  have to go get spacers/long lugs etc. They came of of a '95
>  E320 and a '95
>  C280. The look just like the ones Gowesty sells.  I'm
>  going to go back out
>  and get the wheels measurements off of them on Monday.
>
>  If I had the budget I'd just buy the gowesty kit and I'm
>  trying to figure
>  out if I'll end up spending close to the same after buying
>  all the
>  necessary accoutrements.
>
>  I'm not married to this style and I'm more concerned about
>  handling and
>  performance than looks.
>
>
>  Thanks in advance.
>
>  Michael.
>
>