[W126 Coupe] Wheel tragedy

[Sharan Bains]

Hi Jack,

Which AMG wheel is is that you have ? The 3-piece or 2-piece ??

I might be able to get my hands on a used wheel or one which has a knackered 
outer rim but intact centre piece.


Talbir

>From: "Jack Emery" <jemery at wn.com.au>
>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>Subject: [W126 Coupe] Wheel tragedy
>Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 00:20:51 +0800
>
>Have just discovered that one of my AMG front wheels has cracked from bolt 
>hole to bolt hole through the hub, end to end. I would like to buy a new 
>centrepiece, but new wheels or parts are unavailable here.  Can it be 
>repaired.? Local gurus say no. I have an idea to fit a stainless steel ring 
>pressed over the outside circumference of the hub bolt hole lobes on the 
>inside of the wheel (after machining the circumference). Have in mind 1/4 
>in. thick max. X the length of the hub on the inside of the wheel. It could 
>be shrunk on if I can find someone with that skill. Has anyone had this 
>experience or have any knowledge of the availability of a wheel or a 
>centrepiece, please.
>Jack in OZ.
>
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