W447 Vito Wheel load rating question

[focusrs2006]

Hi all,

Im looking at a set of these for my Vito

Genuine Mercedes New Vito/V-Class (WDB447) "19" 5-Spoke Black Alloy Wheel Set

I noticed at the base of the advert, it says not for 3.05t, in my v5 document, it said max permissible mass - 3050kg, Will these not fit my van? I don't think I'll ever use the full load capacity.

Many thanks

James.

 

[BTB 500]

I think you would have insurance problems if the wheels weren't rated for the MGW (same applies to tyres of course).

Actually I would ask your insurance before changing the wheels anyway - some van companies are pretty strict on 'modifications'. I looked at putting some AMG monoblocks (which had the correct load rating) on my 639, but was told they would no longer cover it if I did!

 

[focusrs2006]

I think you would have insurance problems if the wheels weren't rated for the MGW (same applies to tyres of course).

Actually I would ask your insurance before changing the wheels anyway - some van companies are pretty strict on 'modifications'. I looked at putting some AMG monoblocks (which had the correct load rating) on my 639, but was told they would no longer cover it if I did!

Many thanks for the reply,

That's a shame, quite like those! Seem to be being quite a bit of trouble finding load rates wheels for the 3.05t rating, trying to stay with MB too,

Ah yes, will do, I did ring them the other day to see if they would cover a rear spoiler, and they said they wouldn't...

James

 

[BTB 500]

Yes those are nice wheels. Alloywheelsdirect only list Brabus ones for the 447:

Mercedes Vito Van Alloys (W447) - Alloy Wheels Direct

There are insurance companies who are ok with mods on vans but you need to shop around to find them and obviously it does retrict your choice come renewal time.

Good luck!

 

[focusrs2006]

They do look nice those,

Have just given a plan a phone, and the company who I'm insured me won't allow alloy wheels apparently Its costing me £500 with them, they said they can move me to a company who will allow modifications but that will be another £400...

James

 

[focusrs2006]

Just been looking through the sellers other wheels, These are the ones that come with the W447 Sport,

Genuine Mercedes New (447) 2015 Vito/V-Class "17" 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel Set x 4 | eBay

They seem to say these aren't suitable for the 3.05T either... but they came with it from Factory.

Wonder how to find out if the 19 inch ones can go on mine.

 

[Deleted member 113659]

These are load rated and (IMO) look even better than MB wheels:

17" Ronal R51 (Decor Silver) Alloy Wheels for Your 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito All Models - Rimstyle.com

Also available in 18's but currently out of stock but available here even cheaper:

http://www.alloywheelworld.co.uk/ronal-r51-8x18-alloy-wheels-finished-in-silver.html#.WTBSO-t4WrW

Ant.

 

[focusrs2006]

Many thanks, they do look good! Cheaper too.