merc alloys

[spiceym]

Hi people, Ive just bought these 15" merc alloys from a mate and they are the first new shoes Ive bought for my van. Ive got to refurb them slightly around the rims then will be ready to fit. Could anybody tell me a) if I will need spacers/longer studs etc and b) what tyres you would recommend for these?
Cheers, Mark

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[kevtherev]

Tell us the ET and we'll tell you the info
it's written on the rim

are they tapered or radiused wheel nuts?

you will need longer studs as alloys are thicker at the stud hole
see the tyre calculator in the wiki or in the information section on brickwerks

Tyres must have a load rating of no less than 95.

[spiceym]

Thanks Kev, tyres sorted. The ET is 25 and rounded I believe

[kevtherev]

You might just get away with 25
no spacers required as they will stick out under the wheel arch, be careful if it's lowered
nuts will have to be changed to suit your rims then

what did the rims come off originally?
remember you van weighs two tonnes..

[spiceym]

Thats a good point actually Kev and I dont honestly know. I bought them off a fellow club member who bought them for his van but changed his mind about fitting. I have load bearing tyres though. Thanks for your advice re the spacers, I havent actually got as far as to offer them up to the van yet due to servicing, exhaust replacing, headlight upgrade etc etc

[kevtherev]

I think most Benz motors are heavy.. but at 15" I would want to know if my weight exceeded their designed carrying weight

just thought that you might want to know that your safe

[spiceym]

Yes I do and Im trying to get in touch with my mate to see if he knows, thanks for your concern Kev and I will let you know how I get on

[justicewhittle]

Hello hello ive got a set of those knocking around i would be interested to know what you need to fit them up im only in Faversham aswell so let me know how you get on

[spiceym]

Yes will do on that, havent got to it yet due to exhaust maintenance etc. Faversham? Are you a member of a Kent club, our club is called 'kentish' kvwk.co.UK and a great bunch

[justicewhittle]

Hi dude I used to belong to the hazard VW club but it all got a bit political so I dropped out. I still go to all the shows as we have had loads of busses and polo's and love to get inspiration from others but would be interested in hooking up with a local club again. I know a couple of the 80-90 people have been meeting up at Bybrook barn so I reckon I will go over there next time. Kentish VW club meet up at mote park? That's a cool place to meet so I'll def come over in the summer, James