spare tire?
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spare tire?
Hi,
I just saw my spare tire this afternoon, and found the wheel is different.
I was thinking about it might be stolen... but, I might be wrong. :p
Please help me to confirm it is the original spare tire.
Thanks,
Ben
I just saw my spare tire this afternoon, and found the wheel is different.
I was thinking about it might be stolen... but, I might be wrong. :p
Please help me to confirm it is the original spare tire.
Thanks,
Ben
Last edited by benchang88; Mar 9, 2005 at 03:42 AM.
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Hi, Jim,
Thanks a lot!
Ben
Thanks a lot!
Ben
Originally Posted by JimPurdy
Yes, that is the correct wheel. It is a light weight wheel that is not intended to be used at high speeds or for a long distance.
Jim
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May as well check the (spare) lug bolts, too...
Hi, Ben,
It probably goes without saying, but I'm assuming you have alloys on your car, so be sure your tool kit has the special lug bolts in it; they're lots shorter than for the alloys.
Take care,
Greg
It probably goes without saying, but I'm assuming you have alloys on your car, so be sure your tool kit has the special lug bolts in it; they're lots shorter than for the alloys.
Take care,
Greg
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Agreed! When I got my car (used), the wheel in the spare compartment was exactly the same as the other four, a 17" alloy (Advantgarde) wheel. Ever since I got my very first set of upgraded wheels (that's 5 sets ago 
), I made sure I kept a set of the original bolts in the trunk in case I ever need to use my spare - I know alot of people who forget this and find they can't use their spare wheel when they really need it
), I made sure I kept a set of the original bolts in the trunk in case I ever need to use my spare - I know alot of people who forget this and find they can't use their spare wheel when they really need it
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Hi, Greg and Dave,
I don't remember I have a set of special lug bolts. :p
But, I will check to confirm tomorrow.
I will make sure I have the right lug bolts for the spare!
Thank you so much!
Ben
I don't remember I have a set of special lug bolts. :p
But, I will check to confirm tomorrow.
I will make sure I have the right lug bolts for the spare!
Thank you so much!
Ben
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HI, Jim,
I think my not bolts are the same as yours.
Thanks for saving my time to remove my nut bolts!
Ben
I think my not bolts are the same as yours.
Thanks for saving my time to remove my nut bolts!
Ben
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Originally Posted by benchang88
Hi, Greg and Dave,
I don't remember I have a set of special lug bolts. :p
But, I will check to confirm tomorrow.
I will make sure I have the right lug bolts for the spare!
Thank you so much!
Ben
I don't remember I have a set of special lug bolts. :p
But, I will check to confirm tomorrow.
I will make sure I have the right lug bolts for the spare!
Thank you so much!
Ben
Just to clarify: the stock lug bolts, at least on the older models with 12MM lug bolts and alloy wheels (which includes all of us W210 owners), will NOT work with the factory spare as they are far too long for it's much thinner steel mounting plate. Not only will it be impossible to mount the spare securely, it will also probably damage the car because the bolts will extend too far inside the hubs. That's why the tool kit comes with a set of much shorter lug bolts to be used only for the spare.
If you change to a different year and model of Mercedes wheels (as I recently did) in all likelihood you'll end up with another new set of lug bolts, so unless you're prepared to do all of the homework yourself, just let a tire/wheel professional handle it for you. However, you'll still need to keep the "spare" lug bolts included in your tool kit for use with your original spare.
In short, if you don't have the short lug bolts in your tool kit (mine were in a long, narrow ziploc-style bag inside one of the pockets in the cloth tool pouch) then get the right ones from your dealer. One of the worst experiences in life is a flat and no way to mount the spare, because if that's the case, invariably it will also be foul weather and a bad part of town.
Enjoy the ride,
Greg
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Greg,
My spare looks like picture in this post. That wheel is an alloy wheel that is painted black. The lug bolts that I have are very long so that the head is flush with the standard wheel but have the ball flange a couple of centimeters down on the shaft of the lug. These lugs actually work just like the new short ones that are standard for the W211s.
Jim
My spare looks like picture in this post. That wheel is an alloy wheel that is painted black. The lug bolts that I have are very long so that the head is flush with the standard wheel but have the ball flange a couple of centimeters down on the shaft of the lug. These lugs actually work just like the new short ones that are standard for the W211s.
Jim
