alloy wheels 202 c class

[andy66]

hello guys,ive got the chance to buy a set of alloys from a 2002 c class,they are 16 inch with 205/55 tyres..does anyone know if they will go straight on my 202 shape c class or are the offsets different?i think my alloys are 15 inch with 195/65/15 tyres and offset et37....thanks in advance

 

[television]

hello guys,ive got the chance to buy a set of alloys from a 2002 c class,they are 16 inch with 205/55 tyres..does anyone know if they will go straight on my 202 shape c class or are the offsets different?i think my alloys are 15 inch with 195/65/15 tyres and offset et37....thanks in advance

Do check the bolt sizes,most pre 2000 are 12mm and post 14mm, no fixed rule it is on a model basis

 

[High-Lo]

I tried 2 sets of W203 alloys on my W202 and they both fitted well. What style are you getting Andy?

 

[andy66]

not sure of correct name high-lo,they are seven spoke fitted to most elegance models,they are from a 2002 c270 saloon...did you have any issues using your standard 202 alloy wheel bolts on your 203 wheels as televisions previous post has got me panicking(the mb wheel part number(203-401-0302)

 

[television]

not sure of correct name high-lo,they are seven spoke fitted to most elegance models,they are from a 2002 c270 saloon...did you have any issues using your standard 202 alloy wheel bolts on your 203 wheels as televisions previous post has got me panicking(the mb wheel part number(203-401-0302)

Please no panicking they are OK for your car, please see the link below

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...648716.649&CT=F&cat=65F&SID=40&SGR=015&SGN=01

Rest in peace

 

[andy66]

thanks malcolm,i am now breathing easy! to be honest it never crossed my mind that the wheel bolt sizes/length may be different but you live and learn...p.s found a picture of wheel style.

 

[television]

thanks malcolm,i am now breathing easy! to be honest it never crossed my mind that the wheel bolt sizes/length may be different but you live and learn...p.s found a picture of wheel style.

Nice wheels those, they are easy to clean as well.

My note of caution was only to point out a possible problem that should be checked

 

[High-Lo]

Yep they are Elnath's and they look good. I had the same style on mine. Pic to follow

 

[High-Lo]

Heres some pics of my old W202 with 7Jx16 Elnaths fitted

Now you can make an informed decision :wink:

 

[andy66]

wheels look great,they make the 202 look more modern&updated,i will post some pics when i have fitted mine,thanks for all your help....andy

 

[Chris Murray]

Bolts are exactly the same

 

[andy66]

cheers chris,thanks for reply

 

[andy66]

just an update on the new wheels...fitted them yesterday and they look good but ride comfort has suffered a bit and road noise has increased,does the tracking have to be re-set when changing wheel sizes?are the road noise & comfort issues normal?

 

[philharve]

Hi andy66

Why did you change your wheels? Could it have anything to do with corrosion?

The wheels on my C230K W202 are corroding and I have submitted a claim to DC for a replacement set, however, I now have an opportunity to consider a different design.

My indie is dead against refurbished wheels - it's a false economy. Pristine is, in his opinion, the only company able to refurbish wheels correctly.

REGARDS

Phil

 

[andy66]

no probs with wheels phill,just fancied a change but not too happy about road noise/comfort issues with new wheels...might just put old ones back on.

 

[philharve]

no probs with wheels phill,just fancied a change but not too happy about road noise/comfort issues with new wheels...might just put old ones back on.

Hi andy66

So changing wheel design can impact on road noise? Interesting! A lesson for us all.

The wheel design om my C230K is quite attractive and I'd be happy to have the same again because they are quiet. Your recent experience has made me reconsider changing the design.

REGARDS

Phil

 

[andy66]

it may be more to do with the tyre size/prorile than the wheel design..i have gone from 195/65/15 wheels &tyres to 205/55/16

 

[gina2201]

I think it's the tyre maker and tyre profiles and sizes that determines road noise, some sizes may be the same but different brands of tyre produce more/less noise.

 

[andy66]

i like the look of the wheels gina so i am going to try a new set of front tyres to see if the noise is any better..(my mates got 2 brand new goodyears in his shed so ime taking him down the pub tonight to convince him he need to give them to me!)

 

[High-Lo]

Andy when the same wheels were on my mine I didn't notice any difference in road noise or comfort at all. I had Pirelli P6000's on mine. Same 16" rims and same size tyres as you. Let us know what happens after you have tried different tyres.