Wheels SL320

[Teresa]

I have just purchased a SL320 year October 2000 and very nice it is too.
But I need help, Can anyone tell me did this particular model come with an alloy as a spare as standard or indeed an option.

My spare is a steel size 145/40/17, my fronts 145/40/18. and rears are 175/35/18 this doesnt seem to make sense to me. And also should I have sepearte bolts for a steel wheel?

I think somebody is trying to put one over on me and a little help is needed.

Thanks Teresa

 

[Blobcat]

With a steel spare you should have different wheel bolts (shorter). They could be either in the tool roll or in my case fitted into a plastic carrier in the steel wheel.
I think your tyre sizes are out slightly as I've not come across a 145 width 18" tyre.

 

[television]

The steel spare wheel is standard 17", you cant have a larger one as it will not fit into the space allowed for it.
When used,care is needed when driving, and it should be replaced ASAP.

Malcolm

 

[bonez]

Your tyre sizes seem to be wrong...do you mean 245 and not 145...(i have 245 profile on my SL)

 

[Teresa]

Yes sorry I do mean 245 I wrote it down wrong.

Thanks

 

[growla666]

Wheel sizes

Talking of wheel sizes on R129 SLs are the front wheels narrower than the rears and when ordering a set of new AMG replicas and tyres what offset etc should I be asking for? Any advice greatfully received...

Btw still havent solved my creaking suspension noise...:-(

 

[Blobcat]

Talking of wheel sizes on R129 SLs are the front wheels narrower than the rears and when ordering a set of new AMG replicas and tyres what offset etc should I be asking for? Any advice greatfully received...

Btw still havent solved my creaking suspension noise...:-(

Pls have a look at the attached as all are listed and most have the correct offset.
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mercedes_wheel_fitments.pdf
Just be very careful with aftermarket wheels as they don't always work on MB's as they do not center via the hub.