Are These wheels a good buy?
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Mercedes-Benz E240 manual
Are These wheels a good buy?
Hi im new here,I have an 1998 e240 and am starting to do it up, Im chroming it out. Can anyone tell me if they have ever fitted a set of these wheels?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-CH...temZ8061093378
There made by euro tech. I dont want any problems. I love the idea of big rims but this time im going for big tyres and small wheels for comfort, thats the only reason there 17".
Also I recently fixed the bulb failure problem with a paper clip at the back light, it had melted. It took me a week to find it. Another problem I had was the light cover clip it was gone and condo was getting in to light, I just made a clip from wire and fitted it,fingers crossed. If thats does not work does anyone know where I will get a cheap seal? Ill post photos as soon as I get the chance.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-CH...temZ8061093378
There made by euro tech. I dont want any problems. I love the idea of big rims but this time im going for big tyres and small wheels for comfort, thats the only reason there 17".
Also I recently fixed the bulb failure problem with a paper clip at the back light, it had melted. It took me a week to find it. Another problem I had was the light cover clip it was gone and condo was getting in to light, I just made a clip from wire and fitted it,fingers crossed. If thats does not work does anyone know where I will get a cheap seal? Ill post photos as soon as I get the chance.
Last edited by 8enzo; May 7, 2006 at 10:23 PM.
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A few things, they say that they are an OEM match but there are a lot of different sizes that are OEM. They look like W211 wheels for the new E-Class instead of the W210 so make sre what lug bolts they will work with. Ask if they require 14mm or 12mm. The W210 takes a 12mm. Also, how good is the chrome? If it starts to flake off around the bead area where the air has to seal, you will have a constant slow leak and have to keep putting air in your tires.
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Mercedes-Benz E240 manual
Ok
Thanks for your help, Thats some sound information, I will be careful and take all that advice. They are probably the lowest of the low when it comes to wheels,but im 26,working nights,paying to educate myself in an engineering degree and trying to pay a mortgage and keep this thing on the road. I have never driven a car like this I will never turn my back on mercedes. Maybe if im going down that road I might stick with alloy, how do these look to you? Would you think they a safer bet? Are these replicas safe?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-HY...temZ8063766871
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-HY...temZ8063766871
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Replicas are safe from my own personal experience ,but as in any purchase from Ebay ,look at the sellers' track record. Negative requests are obviously a clue in the 'stay away from' category. So just be careful...Good Luck!!
