What about these Merc aftermarket wheels on Tire Rack?  One of them is
closeout-priced at $99 each!

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?filterSize=16&filterFinish=All&filterBrand=All&filterWeight=All&autoMake=Mercedes-Benz&autoModel=CLK320+Coupe&autoYear=2002&autoModClar=Base+Model&sort=Brand&filterNew=All&filterSpecial=false

Mike B.

On 12/27/2014 6:28 PM, Michael McSwain wrote:
> 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.
>>
>>