New rims not in balance
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New rims not in balance
Hello,
I just bought new Vertini wheels for the CLS in 8,5 and 10x20. I have to use spacers with plastic center rings. I didn't get the wheels in balance, and took it to a tireshop to balance them. They noticed that the spacers didn't sit tight on the center of the brakedisk. You can move the spacer a little bit up and down. The dimension of the centerring should be correct (66,6 mm), but is clearly not. I found that the center on which the centerring should slide in on do not have the same diameter all the way. It's 66,6 mm the inner 4-5 mm, but approx 1 mm thinner the rest of the way out. The inner part of the centerring is cut 45 degrees, so I think thats the reason why they don't fit tight.
Anyone out there expreienced this, or have any tips?
Thanks in advance, regards;
I just bought new Vertini wheels for the CLS in 8,5 and 10x20. I have to use spacers with plastic center rings. I didn't get the wheels in balance, and took it to a tireshop to balance them. They noticed that the spacers didn't sit tight on the center of the brakedisk. You can move the spacer a little bit up and down. The dimension of the centerring should be correct (66,6 mm), but is clearly not. I found that the center on which the centerring should slide in on do not have the same diameter all the way. It's 66,6 mm the inner 4-5 mm, but approx 1 mm thinner the rest of the way out. The inner part of the centerring is cut 45 degrees, so I think thats the reason why they don't fit tight.
Anyone out there expreienced this, or have any tips?
Thanks in advance, regards;
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Hello,
I just bought new Vertini wheels for the CLS in 8,5 and 10x20. I have to use spacers with plastic center rings. I didn't get the wheels in balance, and took it to a tireshop to balance them. They noticed that the spacers didn't sit tight on the center of the brakedisk. You can move the spacer a little bit up and down. The dimension of the centerring should be correct (66,6 mm), but is clearly not. I found that the center on which the centerring should slide in on do not have the same diameter all the way. It's 66,6 mm the inner 4-5 mm, but approx 1 mm thinner the rest of the way out. The inner part of the centerring is cut 45 degrees, so I think thats the reason why they don't fit tight.
Anyone out there expreienced this, or have any tips?
Thanks in advance, regards;
I just bought new Vertini wheels for the CLS in 8,5 and 10x20. I have to use spacers with plastic center rings. I didn't get the wheels in balance, and took it to a tireshop to balance them. They noticed that the spacers didn't sit tight on the center of the brakedisk. You can move the spacer a little bit up and down. The dimension of the centerring should be correct (66,6 mm), but is clearly not. I found that the center on which the centerring should slide in on do not have the same diameter all the way. It's 66,6 mm the inner 4-5 mm, but approx 1 mm thinner the rest of the way out. The inner part of the centerring is cut 45 degrees, so I think thats the reason why they don't fit tight.
Anyone out there expreienced this, or have any tips?
Thanks in advance, regards;
I had had similar problems with aftermarket wheels. The hucksters say they will fit because they are universal or need spacers or
Get your money back and use MB wheels.
Last edited by grane; Jun 24, 2011 at 08:04 PM.
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^lol @ your hate on aftermarket wheels. Just because they are MB wheels does not mean they will fit his car correctly, especially if the offsets are off like in his case. For op, were the spacers specifically made for your cls? Are did they come with the wheels?
