Wheel question
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2000 E320 Wagon
Wheel question
I have a 200 E320 wagon and would like to replace the stock wheels with 18's. I have found a set of AMG wheels that were originally on a 1994 SL 320. The specs are:
Front: Model HWA 129 401 01 02 Size: 8J x 18H2 ET31 Made in Belgium
Rear: Model HWA 210 401 02 02 Size: 9J x 18H2 ET35 Made in Belgium
Will these wheels fit my car and what are the concerns if any? Thanks!
Front: Model HWA 129 401 01 02 Size: 8J x 18H2 ET31 Made in Belgium
Rear: Model HWA 210 401 02 02 Size: 9J x 18H2 ET35 Made in Belgium
Will these wheels fit my car and what are the concerns if any? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by gtojohnny
I have a 200 E320 wagon and would like to replace the stock wheels with 18's. I have found a set of AMG wheels that were originally on a 1994 SL 320. The specs are:
Front: Model HWA 129 401 01 02 Size: 8J x 18H2 ET31 Made in Belgium
Rear: Model HWA 210 401 02 02 Size: 9J x 18H2 ET35 Made in Belgium
Will these wheels fit my car and what are the concerns if any? Thanks!
Front: Model HWA 129 401 01 02 Size: 8J x 18H2 ET31 Made in Belgium
Rear: Model HWA 210 401 02 02 Size: 9J x 18H2 ET35 Made in Belgium
Will these wheels fit my car and what are the concerns if any? Thanks!
Subject to the above, my analysis is as follows:
The rears are W210 E55 wheels, with a 210 XXX XX XX code, so will fit for sure.
I believe the R129 SL's also use a 12mm bolt (like our cars) so that aspect qualifies them to fit. I've also doublechecked the AMG wheel book and both the R129 and W210 have the same order number for the front wheels, so they are identical (I presume in the old days, they had different codes).
No real concerns unless you're into tire rotation (given the staggered setup) or don't like an aggressive fender alignment. I'd say go for them if they are a good price.
Last edited by Whitey; Sep 30, 2005 at 03:04 PM.
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Originally Posted by gtojohnny
Do you happen to know how much it costs to have the outer edge fixed and repolished if it has some minor curb rash?
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Originally Posted by Whitey
Sorry, I'm not in the US..just know local prices but it is quite a simple DIY procedure if it is not too bad and you are quite handy...a dremel (for major nicks), some wet and dry and metal polish (like P21) and they will be like new. These have got to be the easiest wheels to restore that I've used.....
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Originally Posted by E55AMG99
It is rather easy except for the clear coating on the unpainted lip that has to be removed. Once it is off, the lip will polish up nicely.
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... with occassional polishing of the lips with car wax and sometimes metal polish they will stay bling bling
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Agree. Very easy upkeep and worth the extra shine!
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