Hi,

I tried 2 different sets of used/like new winter tires that people are selling near me for my 01 Mercedes C320. The tire size is 205/55/16. But, the c320 FACTORY BOLTS can't tighten these rims/tires. It looks like the FACTORY bolts are too LONG for the new rims/tires.

Can I just buy new BOLTS or ? If so, what BRAND?

Thank You

 

There are 3 different length lug bolts are available. The lug bolts sizes are 2.5", 2", 1.5". The shorter ones are supposed to be used with the spare tire or steel wheels. The longer (2.5") lug bolts are used with the factory aluminum wheels.

 

I got m12 1.5 all around on my after market wheels..

 

Thanks all for the response.

I think I need at least the 2" lug bolts. Is there a PREFERRED brand? I don't want the bolts to snap and my tires to go rolln' down the street.

These are the rims/tires I'm talking about. http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/pts/1998420460.html

 

Mercedes wheel bolts are a strong high precision device. They have a special coating to resist winter weather. This keeps them from becoming "one" with the hub. The wheels themselves need to be of a high quality made for use with Mercedes "hub centric" design. Many after market wheels fall far short of Mercedes specifications. Mercedes does not allow spacers to be used with wheels that have the wrong offset.

The manufacturer in Germany that makes a serious amount of wheel bolts is RAD. They now sell in the US in small quantity.

http://www.radusadirect.com/category...lts.ball_seat/

Be very careful of the type of wheels you buy. All the dimensions must match those of your car. Watch out with craigslist, the place is like a granola bar. What is not fruit and nuts is flakes!

 

Thank you for the response/use full info.