What lug bolts to use with my Monoblock 18s? And where to buy Hub Rings?
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1999 C280
What lug bolts to use with my Monoblock 18s? And where to buy Hub Rings?
Hi Guys,
C280 guy here, but no one is responding to my thread on that side of the site. I'd imagine you guys would have more experience with Monoblocks.
I get vibration from my Monoblocks when on my 1999 C280 but don't have hub rings in them. I have the stock 15s on right now though, and I have NO issues with the vibration I get.
I am assuming it's no hub rings. Where do I get them to fix my issues and what Lug Screws work best for my application? I am using the stock lugs...but don't think they are ideal.
Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you
C280 guy here, but no one is responding to my thread on that side of the site. I'd imagine you guys would have more experience with Monoblocks.
I get vibration from my Monoblocks when on my 1999 C280 but don't have hub rings in them. I have the stock 15s on right now though, and I have NO issues with the vibration I get.
I am assuming it's no hub rings. Where do I get them to fix my issues and what Lug Screws work best for my application? I am using the stock lugs...but don't think they are ideal.
Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you
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Most mercedes cars at least from our era use same wheel bolts.
Trust me. I searched for longer wheel bolts when I got my spacers.
Chances are your tires are not balanced or the wheels are bent. Stock bolts should be fine.
Trust me. I searched for longer wheel bolts when I got my spacers.
Chances are your tires are not balanced or the wheels are bent. Stock bolts should be fine.
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You don't think it's hub rings? I didn't have any hub rings when I was using them.
Appreciate the input!
Edit: Forgot to add in, I had the wheels professionally straightened and refinished. They were balanced and everything prior to putting on the car.
Appreciate the input!
Edit: Forgot to add in, I had the wheels professionally straightened and refinished. They were balanced and everything prior to putting on the car.
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OK...been searching like crazy about the lug nuts. My car and C43/C36 have the M12 seat. That should be the same seat that came off the same AMG wheels this size, right?
Since they are the staggered versions, these came off the E55's I believe.Can anyone confirm? Sooo hard to find information.
Since they are the staggered versions, these came off the E55's I believe.Can anyone confirm? Sooo hard to find information.
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I would go to LesSchwab and have them do road force wheel/tire balancing.
Not all shops have the equipment for this but they do. Its $49 to do it but it will tell you wether your wheels are bent, balanced right or if the tires are worn off weird
Not all shops have the equipment for this but they do. Its $49 to do it but it will tell you wether your wheels are bent, balanced right or if the tires are worn off weird
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Thanks! Unfortunately...I don't have one in Virginia.
I am using my stock 12M lugs...and at first I thought I needed M14, but now that I looked into it and see that these wheels came off a E55, those used M12s too!
So maybe I don't need new lugs?? I just worry about hte hub ring since the lugs itself are the ones that are holding the wheel on and the Hub isn't helping at all.
Maybe that's the vibration?
I am using my stock 12M lugs...and at first I thought I needed M14, but now that I looked into it and see that these wheels came off a E55, those used M12s too!
So maybe I don't need new lugs?? I just worry about hte hub ring since the lugs itself are the ones that are holding the wheel on and the Hub isn't helping at all.
Maybe that's the vibration?
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Thanks! Unfortunately...I don't have one in Virginia.
I am using my stock 12M lugs...and at first I thought I needed M14, but now that I looked into it and see that these wheels came off a E55, those used M12s too!
So maybe I don't need new lugs?? I just worry about hte hub ring since the lugs itself are the ones that are holding the wheel on and the Hub isn't helping at all.
Maybe that's the vibration?
I am using my stock 12M lugs...and at first I thought I needed M14, but now that I looked into it and see that these wheels came off a E55, those used M12s too!
So maybe I don't need new lugs?? I just worry about hte hub ring since the lugs itself are the ones that are holding the wheel on and the Hub isn't helping at all.
Maybe that's the vibration?
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I got hub rings from Tirerack.com
Just call them, they were cheap and fast.
And it did fix my imbalance issue on my Benz.
If you do have a Les Schwab, you are in luck. They are the best tire store hands down. Stunning service.
Just call them, they were cheap and fast.
And it did fix my imbalance issue on my Benz.
If you do have a Les Schwab, you are in luck. They are the best tire store hands down. Stunning service.
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1999 C280
The hub size shouldn't be any different. 66.5 mm for both the 202 and 210. See the following link for centerbore size and bolt pattern for most Mercedes:
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mercedes_alloy_wheels
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mercedes_alloy_wheels
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mer...g_ii_wheel_193
Thanks!! I will call them to see if they can help me out.
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The Monoblocks from a w210 E55 will not need centering rings as the hubs from the w202 and w210 cars are the same. Lug bolts are also the same. any vibration issues lie with the, rim, tire, or balance.
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So....I just came back from the shop where the wheels are right now.
The guy measured it for me and said the inside of it is 70.2 I think he said? So that means there's about 5mm difference from 66.5.
Does that sound right?? Maybe these didn't come off a 00 or 01 E55....
Thoughts?
The guy measured it for me and said the inside of it is 70.2 I think he said? So that means there's about 5mm difference from 66.5.
Does that sound right?? Maybe these didn't come off a 00 or 01 E55....
Thoughts?
