New Shoes for the S600
03-06-2009, 01:22 PM
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New Shoes for the S600
I hope I can post pictures. I just ordered these eurotech wheels from Discount Tire. I'm going to post them on the official picture thread, but I thought I would put them here for now.
My only problem is that I'm getting rubbin on the rear right. It doesn't happen on the other side, so I'm a bit troubled by that. It's only been a day, so I'll see how it goes after I drive around today a bit.
My only problem is that I'm getting rubbin on the rear right. It doesn't happen on the other side, so I'm a bit troubled by that. It's only been a day, so I'll see how it goes after I drive around today a bit.
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03-06-2009, 05:05 PM
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post some pics
03-06-2009, 05:54 PM
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hate to break it to ya...if it's the same eurotech wheels that i have on my car they SUCK!!!! the centers should be 66.6mm for the correct fit...mine are 68.0. if you paid in the$200-300 price range for each wheel they came from the same manufacture as mine...and their service sucks!! if you end up with a vibration problem it's the wheels! i'm currently looking for new wheels...$1000 down the drain!
lets see some pics!
john
lets see some pics!
john
03-06-2009, 08:22 PM
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hate to break it to ya...if it's the same eurotech wheels that i have on my car they SUCK!!!! the centers should be 66.6mm for the correct fit...mine are 68.0. if you paid in the$200-300 price range for each wheel they came from the same manufacture as mine...and their service sucks!! if you end up with a vibration problem it's the wheels! i'm currently looking for new wheels...$1000 down the drain!
lets see some pics!
john
lets see some pics!
john
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03-06-2009, 08:31 PM
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Pictures posted now
They're up. I wanted to stay away from the pimped out look, but wanted to add some pop to the look of the car. I'll keep you posted on the Eurotech wheels, I read that thread after I had ordered the wheels. I have 30 Days to drive the car and decide. That's why I bought through Discount Tire instead of directly thorugh Eurotech.
Let me know what you guys think of the wheels.
Let me know what you guys think of the wheels.
03-06-2009, 09:35 PM
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They're up. I wanted to stay away from the pimped out look, but wanted to add some pop to the look of the car. I'll keep you posted on the Eurotech wheels, I read that thread after I had ordered the wheels. I have 30 Days to drive the car and decide. That's why I bought through Discount Tire instead of directly thorugh Eurotech.
Let me know what you guys think of the wheels.
Let me know what you guys think of the wheels.
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03-07-2009, 12:01 AM
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i'll list the pros and cons:
pros
1. fit wide wheel/tire combos
2. since you're keeping the original metal lip intact, you'll keep strength in the panel. you won't deform the quarter panel or fender if you lean on it. i've seen a car or two that had metal weakness issues after shaving or cutting.
3. depending on how you want the car to look and the method you use for rolling, you can add a little lip to the quarter panel (using a fender roller; not my style) or pull the fender (increasing the clearance, using a BFH) while keeping a stock appearance.
cons
1. if not done correctly (patiently), you run the risk of cracking the paint, but that can be solved with touch up paint.
2. compared to shaving, you may not be able to get the fender lip completely flat.
for those of you who are scared, it might be best to take it to a shop to do. if you aren't a pansy (haha, just kidding) you can try it on your own.
best of luck! and i'm not responsible if you break your car!
01-02-2010, 01:16 PM
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hate to break it to ya...if it's the same eurotech wheels that i have on my car they SUCK!!!! the centers should be 66.6mm for the correct fit...mine are 68.0. if you paid in the$200-300 price range for each wheel they came from the same manufacture as mine...and their service sucks!! if you end up with a vibration problem it's the wheels! i'm currently looking for new wheels...$1000 down the drain!
lets see some pics!
john
lets see some pics!
john
01-02-2010, 01:19 PM
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post negative reviews here as well: http://www.rateitall.com/i-2459504-eurotech-wheels.aspx
lets allow others to not make the same mistake
lets allow others to not make the same mistake
01-16-2011, 07:51 AM
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2003 S500, 03 C240, 03 E320, 03 tahoe
a torch and hammer?
most people will state that using a fender roller (eastwood sells one) is the correct way to do it, but if you pull too much (or hard), you'll get this really weird looking lip. i don't like that lip, so i do it the old fashioned way -- a heat gun or torch and a big hammer.
i'll list the pros and cons:
pros
1. fit wide wheel/tire combos
2. since you're keeping the original metal lip intact, you'll keep strength in the panel. you won't deform the quarter panel or fender if you lean on it. i've seen a car or two that had metal weakness issues after shaving or cutting.
3. depending on how you want the car to look and the method you use for rolling, you can add a little lip to the quarter panel (using a fender roller; not my style) or pull the fender (increasing the clearance, using a BFH) while keeping a stock appearance.
cons
1. if not done correctly (patiently), you run the risk of cracking the paint, but that can be solved with touch up paint.
2. compared to shaving, you may not be able to get the fender lip completely flat.
for those of you who are scared, it might be best to take it to a shop to do. if you aren't a pansy (haha, just kidding) you can try it on your own.
best of luck! and i'm not responsible if you break your car!
i'll list the pros and cons:
pros
1. fit wide wheel/tire combos
2. since you're keeping the original metal lip intact, you'll keep strength in the panel. you won't deform the quarter panel or fender if you lean on it. i've seen a car or two that had metal weakness issues after shaving or cutting.
3. depending on how you want the car to look and the method you use for rolling, you can add a little lip to the quarter panel (using a fender roller; not my style) or pull the fender (increasing the clearance, using a BFH) while keeping a stock appearance.
cons
1. if not done correctly (patiently), you run the risk of cracking the paint, but that can be solved with touch up paint.
2. compared to shaving, you may not be able to get the fender lip completely flat.
for those of you who are scared, it might be best to take it to a shop to do. if you aren't a pansy (haha, just kidding) you can try it on your own.
best of luck! and i'm not responsible if you break your car!
01-16-2011, 08:10 PM
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why dion't you just buy some hubcentric rings? they cost like $10 for a set. I coincidentally got a set at discount tire for... free. and i didn't even buy my wheels from them.
housclass, if you bought your wheels from them, they should have installed them with the rings if they needed them, but if they didn't, if you take it back they should get some on for you. i've always been really pleased with discount tire's customer service...
easy way to see if they have the correct hub diameter is to just pull off the center cap, and make sure there is no gap between the center of the wheel and the hub itself.the rings fill in the gap, so the rims dont move around and cause vibrations.
here's a pic of a hub with a ring on it:
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7aq8e/s...ehub_adapt.jpg
