WTB: One (1) Centra 15" Bundt wheel

[MBeige]

I'm looking for one (1) Centra 15" Bundt wheel in order to have a serviceable and matching spare wheel for my W123. The wheel size is 15" x 7" with offset of 23mm.

Wheel must NOT be chromed or chipped. I don't care if the paint is gone as long as it's not chromed or chipped badly, as I plan to have it restored and repainted. Preferably, wheel should have minimal curb rash, or if any, fixable scratches or rashes. Show me what you've got.

For reference, the Centra 15" Bundt wheel I'm looking for is similar to the wheel above, in the photo below.



Center cap, tires and lug bolts are NOT required. I plan to purchase the tire to be installed on the wheel. I know the value of these wheels and will gladly pay a very fair price for a good one. Shipping to 92801 in California. Thank you.

[Zacharias]

I would try finding someone who sells used Mercedes wheels on eBay - eine der größten deutschen Shopping-Websites and asking them. Those things make hens teeth look common on this side of the pond.

I have actually done this before and found the Germans great to deal with on the whole.

I have bought seat covers, headrest covers and three sets of used Euro headlamps (most of that some years ago, when postage rates were way less).

I used freetranslation.com to send the initial message in both English and German, but in two out of three cases the Germans write better English than some of the folks on this forum.

On this side of the pond, you could try looking up someone like Charles T Hart. I seem to recall he used to have lines on esoteric stuff.

Also Onager Corporation in Cali, if they still exist.

Just my $0.02.

[Overseas motors]

ive literally got dozens of used mercedes wheels in our shop, i hate to devide sets but i could have a lone ranger in there some where, ill take a look if your still interested

Paul

[MBeige]

Thanks for the tip Zacharias. I'll look into that also.

Paul, PM sent.

[MBeige]

Still looking. Apparently, the ones Paul had seem to be 14" only.

[MBeige]

The wheels have finally arrived. Please close this thread. Thank you.

[Benzmizer]

Congrats Pat.

So have you tried and confirmed if the Bundts 15s fit the spare compartment?

[MBeige]

Thanks Bob.

The wheel fits good inside the spare tire well, but I'm thinking with some rubber (205 width), it might push the hard cover a little bit upwards.

[Benzmizer]

Hmm, let me try and recall if 1 of the 123s I had purchased before sporting a "Benz3" rim actually had the same as spare.

Top of mind, one alternative is to mount a 195/65 tire on it. The sidewall should not be as "bulgy" as compared to a 205/60. The only setback thou is it"ll remain as spare for the other 4 tires are 205/60.... Bummer!