Wheely annoyed. . . . . . .

[ayjayoh21]

Newb so please take it easy.

Had a little accident in my 1995 M E 220 last weekend.

Managed to skid on some black ice and smash my alloy on a kerb.

So I am trying to locate a new alloy.

The information I have - it is a 15" 8 hole alloy which takes a 195 65 R15 tyre.
The information stamped on the inside of the wheel is

7Jx15 H2
ET41

I cannot locate a part number

1st question, there is a very similar wheel currently advertised on ebay, but it is an ET40 - from reading info about ET numbers on this site, I do not think this will be a problem - but could someone please confirm.

2nd question - does anybody know anywhere else I may be able to locate a wheel.

I need to get the wheel replaced before further repairs can be carried out.

Many thanks in advance for any help.

ayjayoh21

 

[television]

The difference of 1 will be ok, no problem,

Malcolm

 

[ayjayoh21]

The difference of 1 will be ok, no problem,

Malcolm

Thanks for that.

 

[ayjayoh21]

Have been in contact with several breakers, but they can only offer me a

6.5Jx15 H2

Would this have an impact ?

 

[clive williams]

ayjayho,

You must use the same width wheel as the tyre will sit differently on the rim. It will be pulled in marginally compared to the othersand would require a different offset (ET) to provide the correct track width. Mercedes traditionally run their tyres at about the maximum rim width for the specified tyre to presumably provide a seemingly stiffer tyre wall to sharpen? the handling. Reducing the width will allow noticably more flex and strange handling if used on one wheel only. Go for the e-bay wheel.

Clive

500E
E320CDIT210

 

[ayjayoh21]

ayjayho,

You must use the same width wheel as the tyre will sit differently on the rim. It will be pulled in marginally compared to the othersand would require a different offset (ET) to provide the correct track width. Mercedes traditionally run their tyres at about the maximum rim width for the specified tyre to presumably provide a seemingly stiffer tyre wall to sharpen? the handling. Reducing the width will allow noticably more flex and strange handling if used on one wheel only. Go for the e-bay wheel.

Clive

500E
E320CDIT210

Thanks for that.

Ends tonight, so will have to make sure I get the highest bid.