Re: Ronal 5 Spoke Wheels Cheap

[Tom Nas <tnas@euronet.nl>]

Steve Jensen <sjensen@mindspring.com> wrote:

(snip)

>However, they did have a used set of four Ronal 5 spoke rims that were
>listed for a Mercedes application.  Didn't spot a model number on them, but
>they were used on alot of the mid to late 80's tuner Mercedes, you'd know
>'em if you saw them.  Anyway, they were listed as 16 x 8 with a 5 x 112
>bolt pattern, and cast into the back of the rim was ET 11, so I knew it
>wouldn't fit my 5KTQ. 

>Reason I'm posting this is mebbe they would fit a Ur Q, and at $100 for the
>whole set, might be a good set for wheels for track use _IF_ they fit.
>Kinda of grungy with grey centers, but look like they'd clean up okay.
>Would have to be checked for straightness.

>Anybody ever tried a Mercedes application on a Ur-Q?  For anyone
>interested, they are located at Metro Wheels in Atlanta, GA, (770) 423-0440.

I seem to recall that M-B wheels are hub-centric and won't fit an Audi
without some work.

Tom