JapCarForum General Discussions The JCF Lounge Don't think the wheels will fit

Don't think the wheels will fit

Don't think the wheels will fit

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
12-12-2018, 09:53 AM
#1
I've been toying with the idea of fitting my Rays alloys to the Merc and tonight I decided to give it a try.

The good news was the wheels cleared the massive callipers which was my initial worry.

The bad news was the center of the hubs on the Merc were longer than a native Africans nipples! They literally poked out the front of the wheels and even then the wheels still didn't sit flush with the rest of the hub.

Is it a lost cause? I'm guessing I'd need about a 50mm spacer to prevent the hub from poking out the wheels. But then I'd need massive wobble bolts too....and the whole idea begins sounding dodgy.

Unless there's such thing as a 50mm hubcentric spacer that converts 114.3 nut, to 112 bolt?
jimxms
12-12-2018, 09:53 AM #1

I've been toying with the idea of fitting my Rays alloys to the Merc and tonight I decided to give it a try.

The good news was the wheels cleared the massive callipers which was my initial worry.

The bad news was the center of the hubs on the Merc were longer than a native Africans nipples! They literally poked out the front of the wheels and even then the wheels still didn't sit flush with the rest of the hub.

Is it a lost cause? I'm guessing I'd need about a 50mm spacer to prevent the hub from poking out the wheels. But then I'd need massive wobble bolts too....and the whole idea begins sounding dodgy.

Unless there's such thing as a 50mm hubcentric spacer that converts 114.3 nut, to 112 bolt?

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
12-12-2018, 12:32 PM
#2
I reckon there would be.

If not could you get some made?

Can you lay one pcd on top of another without overlapping any studs? If so should simple to get some made

OutlawJapClub Admin Team
Sparkystav
12-12-2018, 12:32 PM #2

I reckon there would be.

If not could you get some made?

Can you lay one pcd on top of another without overlapping any studs? If so should simple to get some made


OutlawJapClub Admin Team

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
13-12-2018, 12:13 PM
#3
Regardless of whether they fit, don't swap out the AMG wheels! Smile

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
13-12-2018, 12:13 PM #3

Regardless of whether they fit, don't swap out the AMG wheels! Smile


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
13-12-2018, 11:10 PM
#4
parthiban Regardless of whether they fit, don't swap out the AMG wheels! Smile

Really? I find them a bit plain tbh. If I were to keep them I think I'd have to get them re-coated a kinda smoked silver colour at the very least to give them a bit of individuality as every ****** non-AMG merc has AMG wheels :cursing:
jimxms
13-12-2018, 11:10 PM #4

parthiban Regardless of whether they fit, don't swap out the AMG wheels! Smile

Really? I find them a bit plain tbh. If I were to keep them I think I'd have to get them re-coated a kinda smoked silver colour at the very least to give them a bit of individuality as every ****** non-AMG merc has AMG wheels :cursing:

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
14-12-2018, 11:46 AM
#5
jimxms Really? I find them a bit plain tbh. If I were to keep them I think I'd have to get them re-coated a kinda smoked silver colour at the very least to give them a bit of individuality as every ****** non-AMG merc has AMG wheels :cursing:

AMG rims work well at being sporty and aggressive - I get what you're saying though, a set of Brabus wheels would obviously go quite nicely Smile

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
14-12-2018, 11:46 AM #5

jimxms Really? I find them a bit plain tbh. If I were to keep them I think I'd have to get them re-coated a kinda smoked silver colour at the very least to give them a bit of individuality as every ****** non-AMG merc has AMG wheels :cursing:

AMG rims work well at being sporty and aggressive - I get what you're saying though, a set of Brabus wheels would obviously go quite nicely Smile


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
14-12-2018, 11:57 AM
#6
Funny you should say that I have been eyeing up a nice set of brabus Wink

[Image: 00070637.jpg]
jimxms
14-12-2018, 11:57 AM #6

Funny you should say that I have been eyeing up a nice set of brabus Wink

[Image: 00070637.jpg]

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
14-12-2018, 12:15 PM
#7
:laugh:

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
14-12-2018, 12:15 PM #7

:laugh:


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Recently Browsing
 1 Guest(s)
Recently Browsing
 1 Guest(s)
Related Threads…
Replies 2
Views 119
18-09-2020, 05:20 AM
Last Post by LexIS200Sport
Replies 12
Views 288
12-08-2020, 03:37 AM
Last Post by k9l3
Replies 4
Views 277
30-03-2019, 04:33 PM
Last Post by andymunro
Replies 6
Views 371
09-01-2019, 01:30 AM
Last Post by racestyle
Replies 15
Views 603
07-10-2018, 06:44 AM
Last Post by Chri5
Replies 10
Views 496
07-06-2018, 05:47 AM
Last Post by Dan_Turism0
Replies 17
Views 799
07-05-2018, 06:58 AM
Last Post by Stoney
Replies 16
Views 1,005
02-12-2017, 02:05 AM
Last Post by Mikey
Replies 9
Views 520
25-07-2017, 01:00 PM
Last Post by Dark Samurai