[s-cars] Wheel Centering Rings

[Taka Mizutani]

Lee-
Unless the new W203 (?) car has something different, all of the MBZs use
5x112 bolt pattern, most with a larger centerbore (around 73mm IIRC) and
some use a smaller 56mm centerbore. Audi centerbore is 57mm.

Also, depending on the car, MBZs use both 14 and 12x1.5mm lug bolts.

Many MBZ wheels have a lower offset (the big S-class cars' rear wheels are
often as low as ET12-13).

Taka


On 5/26/06, Lee Levitt <lee at wheelman.com> wrote:
>
> Greg,
>
> You're correct. The wheels for any of the late '80s, early to mid
> '90s small and midsize Benzes will have the correct bolt pattern.
> The big cars (S class) have a different bolt pattern.
>
> Many of the stock MB wheels will have a larger offset.
>
> Wheels for new MBs may also have the appropriate bolt pattern, but
> I'm not sure.
>
> With regard to hubcentric rings -- you can order a new set of BBS
> rings from tirerack.com. Pry off the old ones with a large
> screwdriver and pop the new ones on, and you're all set!
>
> Lee
>
>
>
> On Thu May 25 21:10:21 PDT 2006, Greg Johnson <gregsj2 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Crew,
> >
> > This week I learned that *some* of the after market wheels for
> > Mercedes will
> > fit Audis and vice-versa.  All one has to do is change the
> > centering ring
> > and obtain correct bolts.  Any BTDT for changing the centering
> > rings.  Is
> > there a special tool or is it just pry and play?
> >
> > LeMans is in a few weeks.  Where will you be when Audi makes
> > history
> > (again).
> >
> > Getting psyched in Spokane!
> >
> > Greg J
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