[W126 Coupe] Wheel tragedy

[Sharan Bains]

Spot-on - if that was a single piece wheel he'd have to chuck it.

All that needs to be done is source a centre piece and swap it over, as the 
inner rim and outer rim are both intact.


Talbir



>From: "Chiappinelli, Joseph" <joseph.chiappinelli at mirant.com>
>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Wheel tragedy
>Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:46:38 -0500
>
>Hmmm...didn't we all just have this discussion on the pros and cons of 
>solid vs multi-piece wheels? I believe one of the pro comments on 
>multi-piece was that repairs are easy and less expensive because you simply 
>replace the damaged part.
>
>J.Chip
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]On Behalf Of Sharan Bains
>Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 1:18 PM
>To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Wheel tragedy
>
>
>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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