Rusted wheel lugs
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2002 S430
Rusted wheel lugs
2002 2430 51,000 miles extended warranty
All of my wheel lugs are rusting. I asked my MB dealer if they are covered under the MB extended warranty and they said no.
Is anyone else having the rut problem?
Mark
All of my wheel lugs are rusting. I asked my MB dealer if they are covered under the MB extended warranty and they said no.
Is anyone else having the rut problem?
Mark
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From: california high desert
2003 S500, 03 C240, 03 E320, 03 tahoe
just noticed the same issue on a M class
im not sure if benz is plating with zinc or simply some kind of anodizing process.none of my 02-03's have had the problem yet.MB gave us a loaner M class and all four wheels had rusty lug bolts,looked like hell.id guess someone has been using a caustic/corrosive wheel cleaner that they shouldnt have.i sure would like to see some quality chrome bolts in the wheels,that would look great!.
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04 S430 (sold),05 X5 4.4i, 02 325i, 87 560SL, 85 Alfa Romeo
I think the newer cars have better coasted lugs but I wouldn; bet any money on it. iT may just be that they are newer.
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'19 E63S sedan
It's not a bad idea to replace old lug bolts. They take a lot of torque (110 ft-lb on these cars) and will stretch over time. In fact, that's why MB uses bolts and not studs with lug nuts. (Anyone who's changed a tire on a Mercedes must have asked wtf they don't use studs, which make the job a lot easier. It's so you can easily replace them.)
Rather than clean up rusty ones, I'd recommend starting with new OEM quality, Dacromet-coated lugs and painting those if you want.
Rather than clean up rusty ones, I'd recommend starting with new OEM quality, Dacromet-coated lugs and painting those if you want.
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It's not a bad idea to replace old lug bolts. They take a lot of torque (110 ft-lb on these cars) and will stretch over time. In fact, that's why MB uses bolts and not studs with lug nuts. (Anyone who's changed a tire on a Mercedes must have asked wtf they don't use studs, which make the job a lot easier. It's so you can easily replace them.)
Rather than clean up rusty ones, I'd recommend starting with new OEM quality, Dacromet-coated lugs and painting those if you want.
Rather than clean up rusty ones, I'd recommend starting with new OEM quality, Dacromet-coated lugs and painting those if you want.
