They would fit without spacers and some people have bolted the R230 wheels to R129 cars, but there is an issue with the lug bolts. All R230 cars use 14mm/wide thick lug bolts as opposed to 12mm thick/wide lug bolts on the R129. You cannot use R230 lug bolts on the R129 (unless you drill out the hubs), so are left to use R129 lug bolts, which will "work", but there would be a 1mm space around the lug bolt shaft and the lug holes in the wheels. Could cause vibrations, or...
Thanks, that was a lot of useful info. Why can't life be more simple? It's about to be put up for the winter so I have a while to find the right combo. Only need a good battery tender now because I'll be gone more this winter than ever before.
I'm always searching on CL. Here's what I think is a nice find. Oem rear bumpers for $275.00 94-2002 and if you want, paint the color of your chouce for an additional $175.00. Here's the link: 1994-2003 SL REAR BUMPER'S & HARD TOP
carltwo
I put on the 2003-2005 Holman R230 wheels needing a 10mm spacer on rear and did not have a clearance issue on the front but did consider 2mm spacers. Did have to use new lug nuts. I stole the like new wheels with nearly new OEM tires and sold my old wheels for nearly the same price.....
My car is a 1995 and in my opinion the wheels really update the overall look.
I put on the 2003-2005 Holman R230 wheels needing a 10mm spacer on rear and did not have a clearance issue on the front but did consider 2mm spacers. Did have to use new lug nuts. I stole the like new wheels with nearly new OEM tires and sold my old wheels for nearly the same price.....
My car is a 1995 and in my opinion the wheels really update the overall look.
bjflatley,
To be honest and viewing your post once, then back for a second glance and my opinion remains the same. Those rims shown look like American wheels, clumsy, boxy. I'm not sure how to describe them. Again, just my opinion... Now bearone2 mandrus millenium wheels is another story, nice.. he's got the correct touch.
carltwo
I bought some R230 wheels for my '93 SL500 a couple of years ago and the seem to compliment the shape and style of the R129. I put a 10mm spacer on each wheel.
The wheel sizes that fit can be found here http://www.gdtm.net/TiresR129.htm
19" are not in there though.
I have 19" that I took off from my 1994 E320 (too stiff for that car) and can sell if anyone is interested, but shipping them from SLC will pain and expensive.
The wheel sizes that fit can be found here Äîïóñòèìûå ðàçìåðû øèí è êîëåñ íà R129
19" are not in there though.
I have 19" that I took off from my 1994 E320 (too stiff for that car) and can sell if anyone is interested, but shipping them from SLC will pain and expensive.
and as of Nov 19 '09 - some interesting SL's [R129] items at SF Bay Area CL !
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Just a heads up for purists, this radio is not an original MY '90-'95 as stated in the ad, it is a '96+ radio head unit. It will still work, fit fine in all MYs.
sorry to burst your bubble but thats the radio i took out of the '95sl320 and the same radio in my son's '95e320 and it might fit in earlier models but connection isn't the same.
the point I was trying to make and I think bobterry99 might know this is, if the wheels are hub centric and the hubs are the same diameter, the lugs are only used to secure the wheel in place and are not used for alignment, thus no vibration or "or"
I like Paycheck's eyes! Goatee for two, that's awesome.
In Boulder they passed a law or ordinance that dogs and cats are no longer owned by anyone, they have caretakers. With that an old lady gave her dog something like $15 million when she died for it's 'care'.
Has anyone actually seen this 91 500 Sl advertised for $3,490 on craigslist posted last night?. Could be a nice first time buyer's car. 1991 Mercedes 500 SL
You can find some good deals on Craigslist but there are plenty of scams. If it looks "too Good to be true," it probably is. I was searching for Toyota Tacomas and that thread is loaded with scams. Why would you even believe you'll get a top line model 3 years old for 4k? I really question the sanity of people who even respond to those scams, they are more scary than the scammers.
I hate to throw a couple of bolts in your motor, but eight years ago, I seen advertise in auto trader, a set of Chromed wheels and rims for my Van in perfect shape, tires almost new for $55.00. As soon as I seen them I gave the person the money, loaded them fast and left, paying a grand total of $55.00, unheard of at that time. Maybe his roommate told him, sell them for $55 dollars each not for all four, but I'm just speculating. Hey, one in a thousand I guess.
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