Merc rims installed...

Post by **Macflai** » 06 Oct 2007, 15:23

You can add on wiki about this installation... it worked and they look very nice, rims are from a Merc, 210 chassis, 15" dia.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11894776@N ... 290379149/

Post by **syncropaddy** » 06 Oct 2007, 16:41

Whats the ET and what tyres are you running

Post by **PC52** » 06 Oct 2007, 20:39

As on the pics 205 60 15, 6 1/2J, ET37.

Post by **HarryMann** » 06 Oct 2007, 20:55

These are the wheels that a lot of us use, being readily available and having a decent width and sensible offset (ET37) and take a 205 or 215 quite well.

210 400 0202

They are thought to be 'soft' when striking hard edges, such as high kerbs and rocks, but within reason can be knocked back into shape.

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 06 Oct 2007, 22:31

wiki'd

Post by **Macflai** » 07 Oct 2007, 16:03

Thanks for adding at wiki!

Tyres are 205/60R15 because the price the guys offered, just 100€ for 4 tyres and tyres are almost new!

When I change again I'll look for bigger ones!

And please, maybe there are people who doesn't know... to install the rims on the rear you have to unscrew the pair of small bolts (11mm I think) in the drums, is not a good combination to think about girls while installing the new rims!

Post by **Andy syncro-nutz** » 12 Oct 2007, 18:38

How about these?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14602120@N03/1554391966/

Just put them on today![/img]

Post by **Macflai** » 13 Oct 2007, 02:01

A very nice set of alloys... still think steel rims are also nice... the thing I need is bigger tyres!

Post by **KarlT** » 13 Oct 2007, 08:16

Their nice Andy.

Are they brand spanking? How much does a set of them set you back? Do they come in black?

Mostly wishful thinking at the mo.

Post by **HarryMann** » 13 Oct 2007, 09:57

Those nice alloys come in two different widths I think?

..and to garner a couple of spares, you might need to buy two sets, or 3 sets between two people might be best. I would interested in sharing a set and a half.... !

Post by **Andy syncro-nutz** » 13 Oct 2007, 12:51

Were having a ton of VW steels machined ( still need 4mm spacers on the front ) ther much thicker than Merc wheels and more availible to us!

Those alloys come in 8" But need alot of spacing and long studs (see mcgill5 van in the garage) The big yellow 16".

Post by **HarryMann** » 13 Oct 2007, 14:02

I saw them on McGill's yellow peril at Vanfest and they're some of the few alloys I like the look of. 8" is a wide wheel though!

How much are the machined steels going to be?

Post by **Syncro G** » 13 Oct 2007, 17:30

Andy syncro-nutz wrote:Were having a ton of VW steels machined ( still need 4mm spacers on the front ) ther much thicker than Merc wheels and more availible to us!

What size would they take? and for how much?

Post by **Andy syncro-nutz** » 13 Oct 2007, 21:17

Il get all info! asap! Having a tryout on McGill's single cab (and if he cant do them in) Well need i say more...

Post by **Andy syncro-nutz** » 13 Oct 2007, 21:55

Oh and those wide tyre's can be diffcult to fit! (CAUTION BAD LANGUAGE!!!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIvZAFRPO74

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