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NEIL	Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:55 pm
Fewer Posts than Kenny Posts: 16,130 Group: Members Member #63 Joined: November 18, 2005	Right folks, it's time we sewed this one up once and for all. These wheels are a very, very popular upgrade for our cars, and the same old questions pop up time and time again. We should endeavour to collate all known info on them, into ONE thread! Please feel at liberty to contribute related facts, figures and pictures as you see fit. Do not spam this thread, it should serve as a guide. Original Equipment These wheels were supplied as original equipment by Mercedes-Benz on the following vehicles: W201 190E 2.5-16 Evolution R129 300SL R129 500SL R129 SL320 R129 SL500 Part Numbers- These, like many other MB part numbers, are updated at will and without notice. There is more than one Part Number for these wheels, but the design & construction remained the same. A 129 400 0102 Rim Dimensions Diameter : 16 inches Width : 8 inches Offset : ET 34 Markings : 16x8J H2 ET34 Bolts/Lugs - There are at least two known Part Numbers Original : MA0009901007 - Long-Shanked Replaced by : MA0009904807 - Short-Shanked Also : B66470101 - Set of 5 Long-Shank Lugs with Polished Heads, 1 Tyre Valve & 1 Plain Silver Centre Cap (possibly now discontinued) All numbers may be found if buying New Old Stock (on eBay, for example) Locking Lugs : awaiting information Centre Caps - 75mm Diameter Originally supplied with 'plain' silver MB Star centre-caps (no chrome) - awaiting individual Part Number info for those. Other options include the Blue Wreath or Black Wreath 'Roadster' centre caps, or B66470202 - Silver with chrome 3-pointed stars, as in the picture below: Recommended Tyre Sizes & Brands 225/45/16 is generally regarded as the ideal tyre size to make the most of the 8-inch rim width, and sufficiently clear the arches on even mildly lowered W201s. 215/50/16 are technically the same rolling radius as the OE 185/65/15 tyres supplied on many W201s, but they do cause a tiny bit of rubbing and are not recommended. In terms of brands, users on this site have so far expressed positive feedback from: Continental Sport Contact 2 Toyo Proxes T1-S Kumho Ecsta Sport KU31 Kumho Ecsta Sport 712 Edited by NEIL, Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:48 pm.


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