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@TheVazha I went through wheel/hub/cap replacement in 2024. It is inescapable that Mercedes only sells as an assembled kit, probably because that's how they vend it out (since otherwise, they'd have to assemble it on their line... and risk losing parts or having mismatched parts within a wheel)
If you don't have OCD, then try a Chinese counterfeit. It might be a good match. Personally, I'd just plead with the parts manager for a 20% discount and pay it secure that every day, you'll know you treated the car right. Someone must have really wanted it to overcome that snap ring. Bummer.
@TheVazha I went through wheel/hub/cap replacement in 2024. It is inescapable that Mercedes only sells as an assembled kit, probably because that's how they vend it out (since otherwise, they'd have to assemble it on their line... and risk losing parts or having mismatched parts within a wheel)
If you don't have OCD, then try a Chinese counterfeit. It might be a good match. Personally, I'd just plead with the parts manager for a 20% discount and pay it secure that every day, you'll know you treated the car right. Someone must have really wanted it to overcome that snap ring. Bummer.
The snap ring from the one that came off was left in the hub, I'm thinking the thing just broke off..
I ended up getting the part from the dealer for $200. Then I popped the cap out and put it on the wheel. Super frustrating, but if this one pops out at least I can go back to the dealer and whine. I figured I bought the cap for $20, and paid $180 for insurance. The cap is 65mm and there are some options out there but I really didn't have the time to go through the hell of buying until I found one that fit.
I looked for a Chinese counterfeit on general principle but wasn't able to quickly locate one so I gave up lol.
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Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
