Alloy wheels 15 inch

[SYNCRO-VIKING]

Hello everybody -

1. I got four 15 inch alloy rims without tyres when I bought my Syncro recently, said to be for a Mercedes-Benz model, and indeed they have a plastic press-fit MB star in the centre. Now, there is no manufacturer label or stamp anywhere on any of the 4 rims but there is a lot of data, distributed in various places on the inside, as follows:

"Made in Italy"
TB M
PCD
RXI
93 [inside a sun-like sign - year of manufacture?]
6.5J x 15 H2
112/D2
2024010602 [in 2 different places - serial number?]

I have not yet done a test to see it they actually are a perfect fit for the studs but, assuming that they match, are they suitable for all-round daily use, meaning asphalt roads and forest tracks but no true or proper off-roading?

Currently the car is running on the standard 14 inch steel rims and I like the idea of the 15 inch wheels/tyres which, as I understand it from your website, can be fitted directly to the Syncro without any modifications at all (whereas 16 inch is a very different matter), so fitting these 15 inch rims with some grippy all-round tyres (with big self-cleaning blocks around the shoulders please) would seem to be sensible. Any comments anyone?
The attraction for me here is that I do not really want to buy and maintain 2 sets of new tyres, 14 and 15 inch, and the tyres on the 14 inch steels are simply not adequate for my local forest tracks - they are "Semperit M+S Top-Grip" but despite the impressive name they clog up helplessly with mud...
They still have 85-90 percent tread left, so nearly new, so I could sell those 5 wheels/tyres.

2. As I said I have only 4 alloy rims , so currently no spare. I do realise that this would be a problem when, if ever, a spare was needed as with the Syncro you cannot, or should not, drive with unmatched wheels/tyres (I have read about tyre rotation and shaving treads etc on the website).
But how big a problem is this? I mean, could I safely (in mechanical terms) hobble to the nearest tyre service on one 14 inch and three 15s?
If it is relevant, my Syncro only has rear diff lock (currently out of service, being revived).

Many thanks for your time,
Best regards from Bulgaria

[max and caddy]

These?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Genu ... 232c65bf87" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

ET 37 and should fit ok if bolt holes are 14mm...they are strong enough for very mild offroad use...the 202... Number is the merc part number..google it!

Not rare...you can't fit a different size wheel and drive even a few feet without risking damage to the drivetrain...

[SYNCRO-VIKING]

Thanx Max and Caddy.

Yes, precisely the same design as the one in the e-bay link you posted BUT the heading says

"Mercedes C-Class W202 Alloy Wheel 15 Inch 7J ET37 2024010602 A2024010602"

- note here it says 7J whereas mine are 6.5J, and ET37 is not to be found on mine, but the MB part number is the same.

Interesting asking price of 145 quid for ONE - and I got 4 for 100 Euros (85 quid)...

So, you reckon these wheels are quite all right and safe to use?

Cheers,