SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL 65 wheels' missing screws - need to replace
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SL 65 wheels' missing screws - need to replace
Hi,
Lots of reading, first post.
I have a 2004 sl55 however the wheels are from the sl65. I noticed recently I'm missing a few screws that go around the circumference of the rim/wheel. I have a mb extended warranty but the local dealer said I would have to buy a entire new wheel @ ~$3k
I've looked online but have not been able to find the orginal screws/bolts alone. Does anyone know if I can buy just the oem screws? I can't imagine that I really have to buy an entire rim for something that I'd think is a common issue.
I'm attaching a pict of my car i took a few nights ago (on my iPhone 4s FYI )
Thanks and I look forward to joining the community here!
EDIT: had to get on my PC to post pict (cant post pict from my iPad it looks like):
Lots of reading, first post.
I have a 2004 sl55 however the wheels are from the sl65. I noticed recently I'm missing a few screws that go around the circumference of the rim/wheel. I have a mb extended warranty but the local dealer said I would have to buy a entire new wheel @ ~$3k
I've looked online but have not been able to find the orginal screws/bolts alone. Does anyone know if I can buy just the oem screws? I can't imagine that I really have to buy an entire rim for something that I'd think is a common issue.
I'm attaching a pict of my car i took a few nights ago (on my iPhone 4s FYI )
Thanks and I look forward to joining the community here!
EDIT: had to get on my PC to post pict (cant post pict from my iPad it looks like):
Last edited by Sl55amgBENZ; Feb 27, 2012 at 05:59 PM.
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2001 Lamborghini Diablo, 2009 SL65 (sold), 1998 CL600 (sold), 1989 560SEL (sold)
Post to the buy/sell forum. Perhaps someone has a bent rim that they'll part out. Also check out ebay. I was able to find new original bolts from a seller for my 1990's AMG AERO II wheels. But I had to get them chromed myself.
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2007 SL55
I had a problem with a couple of these wheels due to a botched wheel repair job at the dealer. I went on this and other forums to see about replacing some of the screws. The advice I got from this and other forums, and from the dealer was to replace the wheels....and since the dealer botched the job in the first place, THEY replaced the wheels with brand new wheels from AMG. Cost them a fortune, but they said they wouldn't want the risk of me driving on wheels with messed up screws.
Now, granted, several of the screws had been stripped, so there's a difference between screws that loosen and fall out and stripped screws, but it would be worth having a wheel shop take a look at the wheel(s) and make sure there isn't something else going on. With the forces that these cars can place on the suspension and thus the wheels, it's worth the peace of mind to get them checked. Why risk further damage or an accident.
Yeah, I'm conservative when it comes to my safety on the road.
Just my opinion.
Now, granted, several of the screws had been stripped, so there's a difference between screws that loosen and fall out and stripped screws, but it would be worth having a wheel shop take a look at the wheel(s) and make sure there isn't something else going on. With the forces that these cars can place on the suspension and thus the wheels, it's worth the peace of mind to get them checked. Why risk further damage or an accident.
Yeah, I'm conservative when it comes to my safety on the road.
Just my opinion.
