Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Bruce Rudin on April 01, 2020, 16:13:44

Title: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: Bruce Rudin on April 01, 2020, 16:13:44: I have been looking forever for a set of steel wheels from a 600. I have the correct 15 inch hubcaps to use on my 113. The wheels are 15x6.5, 5x112, offset 30mm and a center bore of 66.1.

Brand new wheels from mercedes for a 1998 C280 are
15x6.5
5x112
37mm offset
66.1 center bore.

$94 each.

Since the hunt for the 600 wheels seems to be a grail search, is there something I am missing here with the new wheels?
It seems the easiest solution. I can't imagine the 7mm offset difference matters, but the extra inch of rim width might.
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: hauser on April 01, 2020, 16:33:17: I got mine from the Classic Center.
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: Bruce Rudin on April 01, 2020, 20:27:24: Did you buy the C280 wheels from them or the 600 wheels?
Your car is beautiful!!!
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: Aaron h on April 01, 2020, 20:59:59: I wouldn't look for or buy 600 wheels because they have larger holes for the wheel studs to accommodate larger lug nuts that hold the wheel on.

During your search don't rule out W108, W114/W115, and very late W110 and W111 sedans. A lot of those came with 15" wheels, but more so in Europe. Maybe knowing that will help, or maybe not.
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: jeffc280sl on April 01, 2020, 22:33:07: i bought my 15 inch wheels in germany on ebay. wheels and lower profile tires are one of the best suspension upgrades. performance is excellent
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: hauser on April 02, 2020, 01:11:11: As for wheel bolts I had to get different ones for the ATS bundt style alloys.

Tomorrow morning I'll take a look at the wheels and give your a part number.
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: Bruce Rudin on April 02, 2020, 13:10:13: Much appreciated. The Mercedes parts center has 2 of those C280 wheels listed as available worldwide. That seems insane as they were used on about a dozen different models.
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: Bruce Rudin on April 02, 2020, 13:24:36: What size and brand tires do you use? I have had good experience with Vredesteins on other period cars of mine, but open to the best selection. Did you lower your car at all?
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: UJJ on April 02, 2020, 13:52:11: I got these from a W126 in Germany
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: hauser on April 02, 2020, 14:43:27: Stamped on the MB steel wheel is the following.

622 2A ET25 7Jx 15H2 1264002802

Yes I have corrected the part number, thanks Dan for pointing that out.

My Flickr has both ATS and full 15" hubcaps pictured.
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: Benz Dr. on April 02, 2020, 16:20:37: Quote from: hauser on April 02, 2020, 14:43:27
Stamped on the MB steel wheel is the following.

622 2A ET25 7Jx 15H2 264002802

I think you might be missing one number. Might read as PN: 126 400 28 02

ET 25 is the offset = 25 mm
7 J is the width of the rim in inches = 7 inches
15 H2 is the size of tire you would use = 15 inch
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: jeffc280sl on April 21, 2020, 17:10:29: here is the 15 inch wheel i'm using
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: afeustel on April 22, 2020, 04:23:06: Jeff, what size tires are you running on those 15" wheels? I like the profile and stance.

Drew
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: jeffc280sl on April 22, 2020, 13:15:36: 215-60/R15 tires
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: jeffc280sl on April 23, 2020, 13:36:45: wheel clearance
Title: Re: 15 inch steel wheels
Post by: Bruce Rudin on June 14, 2020, 12:01:50: Jeff, is your cat lowered at all or is the stance secondary to the wheel and tire change alone? It looks great.