Penta wheels for the C107

[c107]

I've recently purchased a set of 15" pentas for my 450SLC. I think this style goes really well with the C107 body shell.

A couple of questions.

1) They didn't come with bolts, but from what I read on other US based forums, the bolts from the 14" alloys work. Is this correct? I have a set of these bolts if this is the case.
2) Tyres. The closest size seems to be 215/60R15. From what I read 215 tyres won't rub on the 107 and should still deliver a good ride. Has anyone else run these wheels and did you also use this size?

The downside of this vs the more common 205/65R15 size is that the selection seems far more limited. I did notice a new 'classic' tyre called the Radar Dimax. I've never heard of this - any experiences good or bad?
You can get Pirelli P6000s in this size, but they are $700 per corner so not something I am willing to consider.
I'm less worried about tread wear as I drive the car about 2,000km per year so they are likely going in the bin with plenty of tread left because they are too old.

 

[Michel]

I'll check what size is fitted to the Pentas I have on my 500SL and let you know.

 

[c107]

I'll check what size is fitted to the Pentas I have on my 500SL and let you know.

Thanks.
Are yours 15s? or 16s?

Bryce

 

[Michel]

Thanks.
Are yours 15s? or 16s?

Bryce

Just checked, mine are 16 inch and the front 225 x 50 x 16 while the rear are 225 x 55 x 16.

 

[c107]

Just checked, mine are 16 inch and the front 225 x 50 x 16 while the rear are 225 x 55 x 16.

Thanks.
Do you get any rubbing?

I had 16"s on my SLC for a while, 255/50 and they would rub. But the wheels were 16x7.5 ET 23, so I think a bit higher than the pentas.

Still favoring 215/60R15 tyres, but seeing mixed reviews for that Radar Dimax classic tyre.

Bryce

 

[Michel]

Thanks.
Do you get any rubbing?

I had 16"s on my SLC for a while, 255/50 and they would rub. But the wheels were 16x7.5 ET 23, so I think a bit higher than the pentas.

Still favoring 215/60R15 tyres, but seeing mixed reviews for that Radar Dimax classic tyre.

Bryce

No rubbing whatsoever, and my SL is lowered too

 

[c107]

My Penta wheels have arrived. I'm pretty happy with how they look.

 

[Michel]

They look great!
Were they privately purchased or was it from a dealer?

 

[c107]

Private purchase from FB marketplace.
They were in melbourne but had them sent up.

 

[c107]

For future reference, the genuine wheels don't use standard mercedes centre caps like the more plentiful ronal R9. They use a smaller diameter AMG cap, part number is: H WA 201 400 01 25

 

[Styria]

They certainly look the part and, better still, in nice condition. Excellent purchase. Regards Styria

 

[c107]

My centre caps from the classic centre arrived. Very fast turnaround!

 

[Michel]

My centre caps from the classic centre arrived. Very fast turnaround!
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I love dealing with Tom...

 

[Patrick_R]

Really nice mate.

 

[braminator123]

Nice rims and centres.

Tyres - Dunlop make a "Classic" tyre.

Is that an option?

Has anyone had the opportunity to use them yet?

 

[c107]

I'm not familiar with them.
I know there are also the Pirellis but they are even more expensive than the Michelins.

 

[braminator123]

I'm not familiar with them.
I know there are also the Pirellis but they are even more expensive than the Michelins.

Pirellis even more expensive than Michelins. Good Lord!

Setting cost to one side, I have found the Michelin XWX on the Mercedes alloy (Bundt) wheels to ride superbly.

In my case, in choosing tyres, a few people I spoke with over the years have always sworn by Michelin XWX.

It is certainly not an easy decision to make.

 

[c107]

My bolts were not up to the quality of the wheels so I have been playing with cleaning them.
FIrst I used the autosol metal life saver which made a difference. But they were still rusty.
I soaked the ends in the autosol stuff for 4 days and they are much better, could now rub off most of the rust.
Am now soaking the whole bolts to give a last clean. I've used most of the autosol bottle, but better than buying new bolts.


Before I started.


One of the better bolts after using the auto-sold and rubbing it off.


Bottom row first treatment, top row not started.


Soaking the ends.

You can see the stuff working, bubbles around the bolts.


After four days soaking.

 

[Pete49]

I have been using a weak solution of hydrochloride acid (brick and let them soak about 5 minutes then rinse off. If need be another 5 minutes and nice and clean. Not if they're chrome though.
Pete

 

[c107]

Starting to look better.