Hi, I have a R129 SL500.
I have just had new tyres fitted and discovered that 2 of my wheel bolts are bent.
They are the long wheel nuts with a shoulder in the middle of the bolt.
I ordered what I thought were 2 replacement bolts suitable for the SL500 but when they were delivered I discovered that I had ordered the shorter wheel bolt without the shoulder in the middle.
The dimensions of the bolts are identical from the shoulder downwards and I wanted to know if it will be ok to use these replacements or do I need to find the correct long wheel bolts?
If so - does anyone know where I can buy some as I have searched the web and all I can find is that they are no longer made and difficult to come by.
Any advice would be greatfully recieved.
David.
I have just had new tyres fitted and discovered that 2 of my wheel bolts are bent.
They are the long wheel nuts with a shoulder in the middle of the bolt.
I ordered what I thought were 2 replacement bolts suitable for the SL500 but when they were delivered I discovered that I had ordered the shorter wheel bolt without the shoulder in the middle.
The dimensions of the bolts are identical from the shoulder downwards and I wanted to know if it will be ok to use these replacements or do I need to find the correct long wheel bolts?
If so - does anyone know where I can buy some as I have searched the web and all I can find is that they are no longer made and difficult to come by.
Any advice would be greatfully recieved.
David.