Wheels

[Des]

Hello all

What wheels/rubber setup are you running on your W116?
Any pictures? recommendations?


I really like this style, they are what the Australian V8 supercars use, 18,12" obviousely this size will not fit the W116 but I am looking for a close match, only option I see so far is the AMG penta style

[oscar]

Hi Des,

Check out simmons b45's.  Simmons make three piece wheels and Jim Richards uses the brand (albeit in his Porsche for Taraga Tasmania.)  There was a 450sel recently on ebay in Albury-Wodonga that had B45's on and they looked great.  I can't bring up the listing anymore but I'll show u the photo if I end up finding it.  Here's a pic of the B45 from Simmons' website


Here's a handy link for anyone interested re stud pattern, offset etc http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html

As far as what I ride on, well.  14" with coded hubcaps.    We're after the same thing Des.  I love the AMG penta look and the only other I've seen on ebay are Ronal look-a-likes.  Happy Hunting.

[AMG69]

I ride on AMG Penta - 16 x 8's with 225/50's all around; handles and rides very well for its age!

[oscar]

Des, found that link. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1974-MERC-450-SEL_W0QQitemZ280005015636QQihZ018QQcategoryZ84600QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Also asked a mate of mine that's a Holden nut and he said the Holden racing team wear OZ wheels which are Italian.  Only found non Aussie sites so I don't know where you'd get em.  I'd still like ChrisM's wheels.  Great combo.

Simmon's B45's

[oscar]

Got sidetracked yesterday on some citroen links and found this site http://www.stuckey.com.au/wheels_details.aspx
The MS wheel versions pictured below looked promising with 5 studs possible but they only come in 13".  Don't know how they'd go on a 116    There's some other notable wheels that are worth a look there.

[Nutz]

The largest wheels I'm running on are 20" with 245/35 R20 tires and the smallest are 13" knock off wire spokes.