I have a 1981 R107 . I want to get a set of steel wheels . They will need to be 14’’ as they will have the colour coded hub caps . Does anyone have a set ? I seem to be struggling to find any . Plenty of Mexican Hat alloys are always for sale .
Steel wheels for r107 1981
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Don't know if this will help or hinder....
A forum member here (Charles Morgan) rebuilt a W114 and sourced 15'' steel wheels and hub caps for it. Visually, they worked perfectly (and broadened tyre choice IIRC). He had to paint the hub cups - with the stencil tool.
He had a thread designated to the build. The wheel info is close to the end of it.
A forum member here (Charles Morgan) rebuilt a W114 and sourced 15'' steel wheels and hub caps for it. Visually, they worked perfectly (and broadened tyre choice IIRC). He had to paint the hub cups - with the stencil tool.
He had a thread designated to the build. The wheel info is close to the end of it.
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I bought a set of refurbished steel wheels from Rory @ r107 Parts Ltd | eBay Stores give him a call as they normally don't get onto ebay.
Thank you for that I will contact himI bought a set of refurbished steel wheels from Rory @ r107 Parts Ltd | eBay Stores give him a call as they normally don't get onto ebay.
I have two. From a 1980 W123 200
I contacted him & he does not have any more . What rims are you using ? Also which tyres ?I bought a set of refurbished steel wheels from Rory @ r107 Parts Ltd | eBay Stores give him a call as they normally don't get onto ebay.
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Probably be quicker for you to ascertain width from 1980 W123 200 data. They are 14'' diameter.
I can do photos but kinda busy just now so will be a while before I get the chance.
They are currently fitted with studded winter tyres (off road use only) which are probably obscuring any part number (and making measuring the width difficult). They'd need to come off for shipping.
Wheels are scruffy - they've lain around for decades but indoors. Not sure if they would refurb to a standard where they were in sight but behind trims - no problem. I'll provide photos for you to decide.
If you want them - if you cover my costs in getting the tyres removed and organise a courier (I am in NE Scotland (AB55) - some regard it as Highlands) they're yours.
They are the skinniest of W123 wheels I think. I removed them and replaced them with steels from a W126 IIRC (though could have been from a W123 280?).
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Just remembered - they are the slotted style. The (W126?) replacements were perforated.
If the wheels as fitted originally to a W114 are of use to you - why not PM Charles Morgan and ask what became of the set he removed when he went to 15'' rims?
If the wheels as fitted originally to a W114 are of use to you - why not PM Charles Morgan and ask what became of the set he removed when he went to 15'' rims?
On the front of the wheel there will be a part number & a size stamped ie 6jx14. It is stamped between the stud holes
Thanks - unfortunately as I am a fairly new member I am unable to Pm yet
Yes 5.5j is too narrow - thanks for your help though
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The wheels I replaced them with were wider - 6J I think. Pretty sure they were from an S-Class. Might be worth looking beyond W123 to W126.
If the W114 wheels would work, just wait until you have a few more posts and PM CM. Unlikely he still has them - but he'll know where they went.
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The tyres are Flaken 205/70/14, I don't remember the wheel part number, they are the original type with cooling fins on the inside.
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That's the type I had on my W123 as replacements. From a W126 or W123 280 - definitely mine came from a saloon not an SL.The tyres are Flaken 205/70/14, I don't remember the wheel part number, they are the original type with cooling fins on the inside.
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Here you go, these wheels were shared with a few different platforms.
Can you check the info on 1084001402 please . these are 6jx14Here you go, these wheels were shared with a few different platforms.
