Author Topic: How many clips per wheel cover?  (Read 2377 times)

Douglas

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How many clips per wheel cover?
« on: October 11, 2005, 16:33:14 »
I have a late-model 280 SL and was wondering how many retaining clips are recommended per cover.

Thanks.


Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

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Re: How many clips per wheel cover?
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2005, 17:13:46 »
my 70 280SL has 4 clips per wheel cover.... more might not be a bad idea....  i had one come off after hitting a piece of firewood from the truck in front of me....

Bob Happe
Pittsburgh, Pa
1970 280SL, white/black 4 speed
Bob Happe
Pittsburgh, Pa
1970 280SL, white/black 4 speed

hauser

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Re: How many clips per wheel cover?
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2005, 19:43:49 »
My original caps ( heavy type) had four clips each.  My new caps were delivered with four for each one.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

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Re: How many clips per wheel cover?
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2005, 19:51:49 »
Hello Doug and Bob,
Yes according to the dealer's parts book a total of sixteen required (four per wheel).

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
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