Does anyone have facelift model 210, 17" 5 hole 'avantgarde' style wheels

[aka$h]

I asked a guy who works at mercedes, and he said its for when they need to do geometry alignment on the car. It seems to make more sense, mercedes dont really have a habit of doing a lot of things just for decoration.

 

[lotusmark2]

I have to say that I prefer Fuzzers my self as I want a wheel that is "more hole than wheel" (well put Steve). The big Halford stores have some great deals on at the mo so I may end up with no MB ones in the end.

 

[V12]

Much better deals to be had online than at halfords...
Im sure some of the guys have some good links to follow.

And i dont recall ever seeing a mercedes fitment wheel in halfords...

 

[Dieselman]

I asked a guy who works at mercedes, and he said its for when they need to do geometry alignment on the car. It seems to make more sense, mercedes dont really have a habit of doing a lot of things just for decoration.

I can confirm this is the case. The genuine MB alignment jigs fit into the holes and clamp onto the tyre tread. This ensures that if the rim is buckled the alignment is still accurate.