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15" bundts on a 1972 280SE 4.5

Old Mar 24, 2020 | 12:55 PM
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15" bundts on a 1972 280SE 4.5

Hi, I have a 280SE 4.5 that currently has the 14" wheels. With tire availability being scarce, I was thinking of looking at the 15" Bundt style alloys. I found a company, Maxlite, that has a 15x7 wheel with a 23MM offset. Here is the web link:

https://shop-us.maxilite-wheels.com/Barock-Style-7x15

Do you guys know if a 23MM offset is correct? Maxlite said the wheels fit with no modifications. But, I've seen some info on the web that the OEM 15"s were a 30MM offset but can't confirm it.

Thanks, in advance,
Eric
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Follow up to my original question. Are there different lug nuts used on the 14" steel wheels versus the 15" bundt's?
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