Need new wheels help

[Grumblepuss]

So the weld on my 20"rear turbine hasn't held for the 4th time so I need to replace the wheel/wheels I don't want to spend 1k on a replacement for it to crack again when I seem to be able to get a set of 4 smaller rims with tyres for less

So the cars a s213 can anyone suggest what style I should go for and also what size 18' 19's

I'm going to keep runflats as they have now saved me 4 times!

This time I caught it was down to 4psi when I got back to the airport rather than seeing it when I got onto the motorway

 

[Blobcat]

I'd go with 17's - my old W213 had them as standard

 

[Grumblepuss]

Hmm I hadn't thought about 17's it does look a bit under wheeled though but would be comfy

Yours seems to be riding lower than mine :s

 

[Blobcat]

Hmm I hadn't thought about 17's it does look a bit under wheeled though but would be comfy

I did 48K miles in it in 18 months. Never had a flat and as I switched between winters and summers I didn't need any new tyres in the time I had it...

I guess if you're sat at the side of the road with a cracked alloy 20's would look better...

I'm interested in what they're like from the drivers seat, I don't give a flying fig about external fashion. Wheels and tyres for the roads we have, not for what we wished we had...

 

[Grumblepuss]

You are right of course but but but....

No your just right

 

[Blobcat]

Does that look under-wheeled?

Considering the state of the roads we (don't) enjoy, the above appears more than sensible

 

[SmartAmg]

19s are a good compromise, 18s would be to small when your used to 20s, as for 17s no, they will look tiny.

 

[Grumblepuss]

Meh they are all fooked on eBay "great condition" kerbed hell and back or they are stupidly priced read that as more than I want to pay

 

[Paul Garrett]

I did 48K miles in it in 18 months. Never had a flat and as I switched between winters and summers I didn't need any new tyres in the time I had it...

I guess if you're sat at the side of the road with a cracked alloy 20's would look better...

I'm interested in what they're like from the drivers seat, I don't give a flying fig about external fashion. Wheels and tyres for the roads we have, not for what we wished we had...

Yep il stick with factory 18" wheels on my beast thank you very much! I want comfort not something that looks great from outside with skinny tyres ruining the ride esp with airmatic system, whats the point eh?

 

[Grumblepuss]

Went to drop wife at airport I made sure it had 290kpa last night this morning 0 pretty much FFS


Anyone got any wheels for sale

 

[Wighty]

Has anyone ever heard of a 17” with a crack ? I bet it’s even rare on 18’s

 

[Wighty]

Went to drop wife at airport I made sure it had 290kpa last night this morning 0 pretty much FFS


Anyone got any wheels for sale

eBay buddy

 

[mioba]

allow wheels direct.
You will be able to buy one.

and stop rallying into potholes

 

[Grumblepuss]

allow wheels direct.
You will be able to buy one.

and stop rallying into potholes

Wish I had been I haven't hit anything of note since the crack was found I just think the repair keeps being done badly and when it's flat flat it's bending the rim I could hear the air escaping this morning

 

[Grumblepuss]

looked at alloy wheels direct i can get one for 885 or i can get 4 used 19" with tyres for 895

 

[tode]

Have you looked at the Mercedes used parts site - MBGTC ?

I bought a set of wheels from them a few years back and they were well packed, delivered rapidly and in perfect condition. Prices usually about £50 - £100 depending on style.

You'll find them here (in English): clicky

 

[Grumblepuss]

thats amazing 1 left €641 but 30% discount €448!! i could kiss you actually minus tax inc shipping €405.55 or £343!!! so i imagine i will need tax on that when it hits the uk BUT thats cheaper than a cracked or multiple welded one on ebay uk !

 

[mioba]

I bet its brand new. They send alot of NOS there.
They also really do well with recycling for end of life cars.

 

[Funkyboy]

Went to drop wife at airport I made sure it had 290kpa last night this morning 0 pretty much FFS


Anyone got any wheels for sale

Loads on Facebook marketplace

 

[JBell]

Hate to say it but the run flats contribute to the problem, the extra stiff sidewalls really don't do the wheels any favours

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