New or used source for single C7 wheel??
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'04 Mars Red C230K 6 sp.
New or used source for single C7 wheel??
I noticed as I was waxing yeaterday, there is a large chip in the middle of one of the spokes - maybe the size of a dime!!
It couldn't be a curb mark (driver's side), so maybe it's a rock chip?
In any event, I want to find a wheel. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks, guys!!!
It couldn't be a curb mark (driver's side), so maybe it's a rock chip?
In any event, I want to find a wheel. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks, guys!!!
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You can buy them new from this site:
http://www.clairparts.com/shop/acces...=buy&&pid=1747
They're $299 each though. I'd buy one if it would fit with a tire on it in the spare tire compartment. Maybe it would fit uninflated...
http://www.clairparts.com/shop/acces...=buy&&pid=1747
They're $299 each though. I'd buy one if it would fit with a tire on it in the spare tire compartment. Maybe it would fit uninflated...
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'04 Mars Red C230K 6 sp.
Originally posted by Harris
I believe there are places where you can get it repaired or re-finished.
I believe there are places where you can get it repaired or re-finished.
Cryptonic - thanks for the link!
Anyone else?
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Originally posted by RedC230K
I may consider ordering Chrome versions and exchanging my old ones, though.
I may consider ordering Chrome versions and exchanging my old ones, though.
They also look a mite too flashy and Snoop Doggy Dog-gy for these eyes at least.
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Originally posted by RedC230K
Thanks, Harris! My problem is: I only have one car and I depend on it for daily transportation. I may consider ordering Chrome versions and exchanging my old ones, though.
Cryptonic - thanks for the link!
Anyone else?
Thanks, Harris! My problem is: I only have one car and I depend on it for daily transportation. I may consider ordering Chrome versions and exchanging my old ones, though.
Cryptonic - thanks for the link!
Anyone else?
Agreed with MickT, beware of chrome wheels. Another thing is money spend on 4 chrome wheels can buy you a couple of C7 wheels (if they are really $299 ea). High quality wheel chroming is not cheap.
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I just thought of something. You said you didn't really know how the chip happened. Maybe it was a manufacturing defect and a piece just broke off? If so, you can take it back to the dealer and they should be able to get you a new wheel from Mercedes Benz. If it is clearly a chip from something physically cutting into the wheel, you're out of luck. It would likely be covered under insurance, but your deductible is probably more than $299.
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Originally posted by Cryptnotic
I just thought of something. You said you didn't really know how the chip happened. Maybe it was a manufacturing defect and a piece just broke off? If so, you can take it back to the dealer and they should be able to get you a new wheel from Mercedes Benz. If it is clearly a chip from something physically cutting into the wheel, you're out of luck. It would likely be covered under insurance, but your deductible is probably more than $299.
I just thought of something. You said you didn't really know how the chip happened. Maybe it was a manufacturing defect and a piece just broke off? If so, you can take it back to the dealer and they should be able to get you a new wheel from Mercedes Benz. If it is clearly a chip from something physically cutting into the wheel, you're out of luck. It would likely be covered under insurance, but your deductible is probably more than $299.
I have zero deductible comprehensive coverage - but would this qualify for that?
Thanks again.
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Originally posted by RedC230K
Does anyone think comprehensive would cover it?
Does anyone think comprehensive would cover it?
My strategy with insurance companies is: "Don't bother the company with small matters because they'll charge you for wasting their time." If you get your car stolen or in an accident that costs $500,000, that's what the insurance company is for.
I set my deductables at $500 and anything less than twice the deductible, I won't bother them about. Since your deductible is $0, you're paying for that extra service, so you might as well hold them to it.
Then again, they might not do anything for you since it's a cosmetic blemish and not a structural or safety problem.
:p 
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Take a good look at the damaged area and see if there is a crack running through the rest of that spoke. If there is, it will be a warrantee item most likely. A rim should not chip away leaving rough metal. If there is a gouge and linear marks where the chip is you are out of luck. Try the dealer first.
