SL65 bolts
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'99 E320 Wagon
SL65 wheels - angle good?
I think I will have to buy a set of bolts for my new SL65 rims/tires set. Someone recommended I contact these guys http://otisincla.com/ for my bolts needs, will do so as soon as I check with someone in regards to the technical part: what do I need etc.
Spec of my current wheels
7.5x16 ET41
New staggered SL65 set
front 8.5x19" ET 25,
back 10x19" ET 28
They come with a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S M+S tires mounted, 255/35ZR19 92Y, and 285/50ZR19 94Y.
I checked the fit, and they actually clear the suspension, brake lines (back is huge, I'll need to roll and possibly pull the fender a little though.
I'm wondering if I should put some spacers as well or not, I checked the back and it's close to the suspension but not touching anything, I still have 10mm+ clearance to brake lines, suspension etc
Haven't checked yet the front because the bolts on mine (E320 wagon) don't fit the SL65 wheels. From what I've read I need to order Hybrid bolts M14 heads etc
Question is if I put the M12 bolts through my rims and measure how much they protrude out and then order M14 heads with that measurement ...will that suffice or should I get hybrid bolts.
For optimum drive angles etc, do I need to put spacers too? If yes, what size?
Spec of my current wheels
7.5x16 ET41
New staggered SL65 set
front 8.5x19" ET 25,
back 10x19" ET 28
They come with a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S M+S tires mounted, 255/35ZR19 92Y, and 285/50ZR19 94Y.
I checked the fit, and they actually clear the suspension, brake lines (back is huge, I'll need to roll and possibly pull the fender a little though.
I'm wondering if I should put some spacers as well or not, I checked the back and it's close to the suspension but not touching anything, I still have 10mm+ clearance to brake lines, suspension etc
Haven't checked yet the front because the bolts on mine (E320 wagon) don't fit the SL65 wheels. From what I've read I need to order Hybrid bolts M14 heads etc
Question is if I put the M12 bolts through my rims and measure how much they protrude out and then order M14 heads with that measurement ...will that suffice or should I get hybrid bolts.
For optimum drive angles etc, do I need to put spacers too? If yes, what size?
Last edited by 1986CJ7; Feb 13, 2015 at 12:58 PM.
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I've never had staggered wheels on this wagon and I am wondering if travelling angles and all are correct without spacers. Do I need to add anything to make it optimum?
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"Question is if I put the M12 bolts through my rims and measure how much they protrude out
and then order M14 heads with that measurement ...will that suffice or should I get hybrid bolts"
the proper method would be to drop your 210 lug bolt into your 210 rim and measure the exposed,
threaded protrusion out the backside.
the 210 bolt can now be inserted into the SL rim. measure the exposed, threaded protrusion
out the backside. the hybrid bolt length length you order should match that sticking out the
210 rim. the fact that you're dropping a 12R ball seat bolt into a 14R ball seat isn't big enough
a deal to matter in respect to measuring bolt length
this is if you're not using a spacer. if you are, then add to the bolt length being ordered the
thickness of the spacer.
don't know why you're asking if you should order hybrid bolts. it should be clear that in order to
get sufficient surface contact in the ball seat, you must
and then order M14 heads with that measurement ...will that suffice or should I get hybrid bolts"
the proper method would be to drop your 210 lug bolt into your 210 rim and measure the exposed,
threaded protrusion out the backside.
the 210 bolt can now be inserted into the SL rim. measure the exposed, threaded protrusion
out the backside. the hybrid bolt length length you order should match that sticking out the
210 rim. the fact that you're dropping a 12R ball seat bolt into a 14R ball seat isn't big enough
a deal to matter in respect to measuring bolt length
this is if you're not using a spacer. if you are, then add to the bolt length being ordered the
thickness of the spacer.
don't know why you're asking if you should order hybrid bolts. it should be clear that in order to
get sufficient surface contact in the ball seat, you must
Last edited by raymond g-; Feb 16, 2015 at 01:36 PM.
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