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Merc rims installed...
Posted: 06 Oct 2007, 15:23
by Macflai
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/
Posted: 06 Oct 2007, 16:41
by syncropaddy
Whats the ET and what tyres are you running
Merc rims installed...
Posted: 06 Oct 2007, 20:39
by PC52
As on the pics 205 60 15, 6 1/2J, ET37.
Posted: 06 Oct 2007, 20:55
by HarryMann
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.
Posted: 06 Oct 2007, 22:31
by Hacksawbob
wiki'd
Posted: 07 Oct 2007, 16:03
by Macflai
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!
Posted: 12 Oct 2007, 18:38
by Andy syncro-nutz
Posted: 13 Oct 2007, 02:01
by Macflai
A very nice set of alloys... still think steel rims are also nice... the thing I need is bigger tyres!
Posted: 13 Oct 2007, 08:16
by KarlT
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.
Posted: 13 Oct 2007, 09:57
by HarryMann
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.... !
Posted: 13 Oct 2007, 12:51
by Andy syncro-nutz
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".
Posted: 13 Oct 2007, 14:02
by HarryMann
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?
Posted: 13 Oct 2007, 17:30
by Syncro G
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?
Posted: 13 Oct 2007, 21:17
by Andy syncro-nutz
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...
Posted: 13 Oct 2007, 21:55
by Andy syncro-nutz
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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