300 SL (1986) alloys / compatibility? - Wheels/alloys

[Burak1]

I recently bought a 1986 300sl.  Unfortunately the previous owner replaced the original alloys with a set of Lorinsers.  I'm trying to find a set of original alloys that came with the SL and I've been offered a set of 15 inch alloys from a 1988 190.  They 'look' the same, but even though I'm a mechanical amateur I know that looks can be deceptive.  Are the alloys from the 190 compatible with my car, or will everything drop off the car as soon as I fit them, in the style of a slap-stick comedy?

Can anyone recommend anywhere in the London area that might be able to supply the right alloys?

Thanks

 

[Baldguy]

300 SL (1986) alloys / compatibility?

Burak,

Give this guy a call, he's a little out of london in Colnbrook near Slough but he is excellent for both aftermarket and original alloys...

Paul Montgomery
Montys Wheels & Tyres
01753 440006

What R U doing with the Lorinsers???

Tell him Greg sent you..

 

[Burak1]

300 SL (1986) alloys / compatibility?

Thanks Greg,

As for the Lorinsers?  Well, if I can replace them with originals I'll try to sell them on.  Failing that I'll use them as plant pots, or an oversized door stop.  

 

[Shude]

300 SL (1986) alloys / compatibility?

Quote: from Burak1 on 9:46 am on May 15, 2002
Failing that I'll use them as plant pots, or an oversized door stop.  

They would make excellent coffee tables or foot-stools.

 

[Baldguy]

300 SL (1986) alloys / compatibility?

Paul at Montys will probably take them in as PX....

 

[Baldguy]

300 SL (1986) alloys / compatibility?

Burak,

Mail me off-line with a pic of the Lorinsers and how much as I might be interested subject to the style and if I can get them refurbed or not...
gwheeler@techie.com