W123 Mags on a W114

[alfredgee]

Hi Gang,

I recently purchased a 1975 280C and I found some W123 Aluminum wheels for a bargain ($120 for a set of four). They need to be repainted and I was wondering if anyone had some tips. Also, do they bolt right on, or do I need to make some adjustments?

Thanks in advance for all the help!

Cheers!

Alfred

[GermanStar]

I believe they'll bolt right up without a hitch.

[Palangi]

Lug bolt length might be different, check with a parts guy to make sure. Should fit otherwise.

[230Terry]

If they have tyres on give them a good rub down to remove old paint and corrosion, smear the tire with a liberal amount of washing up liquid and spray paint. Saves messing about with masking tape etc. When dry overspray will wash off the tyre wall.

[alfredgee]

Thanks for the response guys, they are not on tires so the painting process should be easier. I just need to spend some time prepping them. There is quite a bit of brake dust that needs to be scrubbed off.

I'll check with a parts guy on the lug length.

I look forward to having the mags on the car hopefully by summer and thanks again for the tips.

Cheers!

Alfred

[GermanStar]

The lug length from W114 to W123 is the same, but the length is different when going from steel rims to mags.

[alfredgee]

Hi Ron,

I'm not too technically savvy so forgive me. I have steel rims now so does that mean I need to get new lugs bolts?

Thanks!

Alfred

[GermanStar]

alfredgee - 3/12/2004 6:23 PM

Hi Ron,

I'm not too technically savvy so forgive me. I have steel rims now so does that mean I need to get new lugs bolts?

Thanks!

Alfred

Yes that's what it means. You'll need the standard mag wheel lugs, which are a bit longer than yours.

[alfredgee]

Thanks for clarifying Ron.
All I have to do now is clean up the wheels for painting. Started today and 20 years of brake dust is a PIA to clean.

Thanks Again!

Alfred

[spsinha]

Spray on some strong oven cleaner or use an SOS pad. Then give them a light sanding.