Another merc wheel question

Post by **Gruff** » 23 Aug 2006, 16:58

Sorry its yet another merc fitment question, I have searched through other threads but cant find any info on this offset. I know I have to enlarge the stud holes to 14 and the central bore is fine
Any how they are 6j x 15 with an et of 49, will I need spacers front and back or just the rears only
They are going on a crewie:D

Post by **kevtherev** » 23 Aug 2006, 18:18

May I just make a point here

...drilling holes for a bigger stud says to me that the wheel is from a car...is this wheel capable of carrying the weight of your van..which as a high top is getting on for 1900kg. (unladen)

I would put 10mm spacers all round, you'll also need to half moon the recess for the nuts, if you choose chrome ones.
The 16" Merc ML's needed longer studs...... Which are fitted to mine.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 24 Aug 2006, 09:25

Er.. ET 49 is a bit too big, a 10 mm spacer might be enough but as soon as you go more you should use adapters.. Youll need longer studs/bolts in any case.

As for weights.. a high top laden will be a lot more than 1900kgs.. An empty panel van is 1400 odd... Most campers when fully kitted will be at or above the gross weight of the T25, its only about 2300kgs unless you happen to have the factory uprated suspension option (very rare) which takes it to 2600kgs

Post by **Gruff** » 24 Aug 2006, 22:31

Cheers Guys, Looks like I need 20mm adaptors

so I might go the other way and leave it high and put some 4x4 tyres on it.
Oh and by the way its a Crew cab I don't know where you got high-top from

Post by **toomanytoys** » 25 Aug 2006, 15:37

AH dorry Gruff, Kev mentioned a hitop so i thought he knew what you had... although the principal still applies...