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syncropaddy wrote:Anyone know the weight of a standard VW 16" wheel fitted with a 205/16 tyre?.........

-- 18lbs regular factory alloy rim
-- 21lbs the CV-900
-- 28lbs Factory 16" Steel Wheel (according to Eric Abercrombie)

Lifted from Derek Drews article discussing the CV900; that will be rim only weights.

Have no idea what the 16" Mefros weigh; but i would be surprised if they were heavier than the original.

E D I T: Cant find much on tyre weights anywhere.

The Merc CLK's don't look too bad, last picture.........

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Do the CLK alloys go straight on, someone on samba was saying they did?

Has anyone risked wheel adaptors to combine longer studs and spacers?

Steve

CLK wheels are 7 x 16 or 7.5 x 16, no idea of the ET or the weight ratings. The PCD is good for the T25 but it could be that you will need a spacer to get the ET right so you will deffo need longer studs. This will involve destroying your front wheel bearings/seals and a hydraulic press to remove and fit the new studs and bearings.

I fitted a set to my brotherinlaws 2wd Westy. Had to enlarge stud holes and space them out. Can't remember how thick but it needed longer studs.

Lee