Teaser shot of new wheels
08-24-2011, 09:14 PM
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Thanks royce...If anyone is wondering, I just ordered open hex head black lug bolts to the exact spec of the W204 (M14x1.5x27mm shank) $1.50 ea. You can find them here:
https://www.ultrarev.com/ls17d27f-mw.html
https://www.ultrarev.com/ls17d27f-mw.html
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08-24-2011, 10:18 PM
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looks great.. 
this is wut i hav on my rims.. u should try it.. they look way cleaner... and sorry for the dirty rims.. it was taken when i was on trip..
http://www.amazon.com/Black-19mm-Lug.../dp/B001FY0H94
this is wut i hav on my rims.. u should try it.. they look way cleaner... and sorry for the dirty rims.. it was taken when i was on trip.. http://www.amazon.com/Black-19mm-Lug.../dp/B001FY0H94
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08-24-2011, 10:26 PM
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I looked at those before i bought mine, i like the open end look, especially when they stick out in the rear, plus those caps are plastic and i wasnt confident that they would last
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08-25-2011, 09:09 AM
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haha I got the same lugs Hotel, same place too. I use the Otis LA covers on some of my wheels too, they actually hold up really well, my first set of wheels came w them and its been 3 years and theyre like new. On my euro63s the wheel is thinner up front than the rear, the caps dont cover the lugs all the way even if u fully seat them. The blacked out lugs are perfect for setups like that. I even had a set of lugs powder coated earlier this year to match the wheels I powder coated, I bought a rubber lined impact socket and it doesnt marr or scratch them if ur careful.
Did u check ur wheels for the lug shape? Ive rarely seen aftermarket wheels want the ball head, all of mine use the cone head, with the wheel off the car u can drop one of each into the socket hole and see which seats better or has more threads into the hub. Usually on reps and OEM wheels are ball head or acorn as theyre known too
Did u check ur wheels for the lug shape? Ive rarely seen aftermarket wheels want the ball head, all of mine use the cone head, with the wheel off the car u can drop one of each into the socket hole and see which seats better or has more threads into the hub. Usually on reps and OEM wheels are ball head or acorn as theyre known too
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08-25-2011, 01:18 PM
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ahem... https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...wheels-11.html
I hate that they are that big but they look great...like really good. Lucky wife!! PM me pics..... hahaha jk.
I hate that they are that big but they look great...like really good. Lucky wife!! PM me pics..... hahaha jk.
08-25-2011, 03:02 PM
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haha I got the same lugs Hotel, same place too. I use the Otis LA covers on some of my wheels too, they actually hold up really well, my first set of wheels came w them and its been 3 years and theyre like new. On my euro63s the wheel is thinner up front than the rear, the caps dont cover the lugs all the way even if u fully seat them. The blacked out lugs are perfect for setups like that. I even had a set of lugs powder coated earlier this year to match the wheels I powder coated, I bought a rubber lined impact socket and it doesnt marr or scratch them if ur careful.
Did u check ur wheels for the lug shape? Ive rarely seen aftermarket wheels want the ball head, all of mine use the cone head, with the wheel off the car u can drop one of each into the socket hole and see which seats better or has more threads into the hub. Usually on reps and OEM wheels are ball head or acorn as theyre known too
Did u check ur wheels for the lug shape? Ive rarely seen aftermarket wheels want the ball head, all of mine use the cone head, with the wheel off the car u can drop one of each into the socket hole and see which seats better or has more threads into the hub. Usually on reps and OEM wheels are ball head or acorn as theyre known too
Another reason why i didnt get the covers is because like you said, they looked like they wouldnt completely cover the lug and some metal would still be exposed. I didnt check the ball seat on the wheels but i have a new problem now, i didnt even think about installing the TPMS sensors now i have an inop TPMS message and low tire pressure light
I have to get my sensors installed and now im so worried that the tire shop will mess the finish up on the wheels.
Lovely...Working on a photoshoot.
08-25-2011, 03:05 PM
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08-25-2011, 04:13 PM
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08-25-2011, 04:20 PM
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Thanks! I wish you the best of luck! This is the worst state i have ever lived in, i cant wait to get out of here! There is no car scene here at all. People are 15-20 years behind everything here! No night light, hardly any shopping. Its sad.
