Aussie wheel tech/discussions

[dylan8]

Lower first. Then sort wheels

[Allbones]

W210 E230 Fitment

How's it going?

I'm hoping I might be able to get some help.

Just purchased an E230 W210 Merc, currently has 15" steelies with 195/65's on it and I'm wanting to go to alloy, only catch is I've never bought wheels before so its all abit daunting.

I think I've worked out the tires I want that will keep a similar rollout to what it has now.
They are either:

225/40R18 front
255/40R18 rear
OR
225/35R19 front
255/30R19 rear

Depending on the Rim size I find I want. I guess the part I'm struggling with now is the ET.

I know stock they have an ET of 35-38 (usually 35) but I dont know if I'll clear the rubber with that offset, or if I need to decrease it down to 20 or so.

So it's known, the car is completely stock, although I will hopefully lower it 2" in the future.

Thanks very much!
Allbones

[Craig Winters]

Thanks for that Craig. They're for barrels, so no need for polishing(I assume there's no difference between barrels and lips apart from polishing?). I just need to get the opened ended nuts I've ordered before I can mock up the wheels properly as none of my nuts fit and allow me to tighten and drop the car on some blocks to measure. So hopefully in the next 2 weeks I'll know more.

How much is shipping to Brisbane and what's the wait time?

Current lead time is 4-6 weeks. Freight approx. $50 at a guess

[Beware]

Allow approx. $140-160 + GST per lip. Polishing @ $35 + GST per lip

Thanks for that Craig. They're for barrels, so no need for polishing(I assume there's no difference between barrels and lips apart from polishing?). I just need to get the opened ended nuts I've ordered before I can mock up the wheels properly as none of my nuts fit and allow me to tighten and drop the car on some blocks to measure. So hopefully in the next 2 weeks I'll know more.

How much is shipping to Brisbane and what's the wait time?

[SebastienPeek]

Can do. If you are around drop in so we can discuss further

Might have to try and call around at some point!

[Craig Winters]

Of course that might help.....17in Autostrada Modena's. I think you've done a few before and have the centre bore measurement on file.

Allow approx. $140-160 + GST per lip. Polishing @ $35 + GST per lip

[Craig Winters]

Probably looking at two inch and two and a half inch slants...

Can do. If you are around drop in so we can discuss further

[MkI]

8in dish But I have just printed up a for sale sign(more EOI, but we'll see if anyone bites). All Jap Day tomorrow and I figure I may as well stick it in the back of the wagon and see if anyone is keen. It'll be a while before I get to it and it needs a full refurb. If it doesn't sell it'll go back on my stand and wait it's turn. Yeah, 80's Japanese racers, probably off the back of a Skyline. I just did a quick mask and satin black spray on it.....looks more presentable than flakey red.....it would have been gold originally, so it needs blasting and repainting anyway.

I'd ask for more than a week and 2 transactions, but that's just me....better to be safe than sorry.

That is an epic wheel! Any takers for the wheel?

Yeah i emailed Carl and they'll be sent a week or 2 apart with paperwork stating the split price. I paid two lots of shipping for the two pairs so it's legit in a way

[Beware]

What diameter?

Of course that might help.....17in Autostrada Modena's. I think you've done a few before and have the centre bore measurement on file.

[SebastienPeek]

What size lip?

Probably looking at two inch and two and a half inch slants...

[Craig Winters]

What diameter?

[Beware]

Speaking of which, Craig, how much do you charge for barrels, I might be needing anything from 4in, 4.5in or 5in(most likely 4.5in or 2x 4in and 2x 4.5in)? Again, I'll know more once I do a mock up.

Any price ideas on the above Craig?

[Beware]

Thanks mate. Can you post a pic of the SSRs? That 19x15 sounds pretty epic! By silhouette do you mean those japanese racers in the..80s?

Yeah carl said it can be one transaction but he will send the second pair a week later. He has shipped to australia before so im guessing thats how he has done it before. Im not sure if i should insist on two separate transactions so paper-wise and bank statement wise its completely separate.

The wheels come in at a smidge over $1620 including two lots of freight. So i doubt they'd miss the opportunity to make a few hundred through tax

8in dish But I have just printed up a for sale sign(more EOI, but we'll see if anyone bites). All Jap Day tomorrow and I figure I may as well stick it in the back of the wagon and see if anyone is keen. It'll be a while before I get to it and it needs a full refurb. If it doesn't sell it'll go back on my stand and wait it's turn. Yeah, 80's Japanese racers, probably off the back of a Skyline. I just did a quick mask and satin black spray on it.....looks more presentable than flakey red.....it would have been gold originally, so it needs blasting and repainting anyway.

I'd ask for more than a week and 2 transactions, but that's just me....better to be safe than sorry.

[Craig Winters]

it'd be copper plating lukey. I was quoted $800 minimum for LM centres copper plated. I painted them instead haha.

would the copper be as strong as old materials used to make lips?

Would be using copper for lips. Have to be careful how deep the lip will be. If going to deep the copper will work harden meaning it needs to be annealed (softened). Definately not a daily street wheel. The copper will be what is called half hard and will get a bit harder from spinning.

[Craig Winters]

Oooooft,

I want to do copper slant lip, 16" to 18" with hidden hardware for BBS RS.
Make it happen Craig?

What size lip?