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old slug · 03-03-2005, 08:37 AM

be careful - some of the early wheels are actually aluminum. They look just like steel but are much lighter. I have a set on my '82 240D. I bought another set but sold them on eBay. You can check on the car with a magnet. Off the car you can definitely feel the lightness. You don't want to be mixing these w/steelies on the car (or at least on the same axle).

03-03-2005, 08:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
old slug BenzWorld Member Date registered: Aug 2004 Vehicle: 82 240D manual Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 110	RE: Steel 14" Rim be careful - some of the early wheels are actually aluminum. They look just like steel but are much lighter. I have a set on my '82 240D. I bought another set but sold them on eBay. You can check on the car with a magnet. Off the car you can definitely feel the lightness. You don't want to be mixing these w/steelies on the car (or at least on the same axle). __________________ '82 240D, '70 240Z, '73 240Z, '69 XKE, '98 A4 Quattro, '95 Nissan P/U, ALL MANUALS!