Found this 124 wheels today at ebay

[twr]

Any problems fitting this wheels to a 126?
Item number: 7969046101
Thanks in advance.

[Snibble]

These wheels won't fit the w126. You need the wheels with an offset of ET25. This one has a high one of ET49.

[twr]

Snibble: Thank you, I will keep looking I like this style.

[dieseldiehard]

The flat face (15 slot) wheels from the 126 chassis useable on a 123 chassis are: 126-400-4102 8.5J 15H2 ET21.5 >EDIT - make that 6.5J etc.<<
(my mistake! )
They came chromed on many 420SEL's and 560SEL and SEC's. Watch out for peeling chrome however. Personally I wish I had painted wheels because with a good clearcoat on painted wheels its easy to wash the brake dust off. One of my bling plated wheels is starting to peel, and to have it painted costs a bunch because they have to remove the chrome using a chemical process that is banned in this area (thanks to CARB (ca air resource board, the same people that banned spray containers with propellant that destroys the ozone layer ).
I have been using the above wheel # on two of my 300TD's (a '79 and an '85) with much improved handling.
Also, the fact that tire manufacturers discontinued many of the good 14 in. tires makes me glad I have 15 in wheels, when will they take it on themselves to discontinue Pirellis in that size?

[twr]

dieseldiehard: I presume this #126-400-4102 8.5J 15H2 ET21.5 will also fit the 126 with no clearance issues right?

[dieseldiehard]

Yes, that was my point, besides letting people know they work on the 123 cars without a spacer. They came off the W126 so they can go back.

should be only 6.5J, not 8.5. I don't think an 8.5 X 15" would clear the tie rod ends at that offset.

[dieseldiehard]

8.5 wheels fit fine, no rubbing on either of my 123's. These wheels were designed for big tires on the 126 cars with added weight factor.
I am using 205 65 15 tires and speedo error is insignificant (it was off a little anyhow even before the tire and wheel swap).

[twr]

Gee members here sure know MB specs Thanks to all for all the input I just found the right wheels in very good shape at (local Pick a part) all they need is a good cleaning and maybe a little paint see picture.

[dieseldiehard]

Hi, look nice, twr. we know a little but there's always more to learn here.
Are those wheels for a 126 or 124?
Is Volcano Wheel still in business around San Diego? They did good work on my friend's wheels (polished alloys).
I hate polished alloys and man was I happy the day I offloaded them. I'll take painted wheels with good clearcoat on them over any of the chromed or polished wheels anyday

[Mister Byrnzoil]

1264004102 are 6.5j 15 et 21.5

http://www.wheelcollision.com/mercedes1.htm

I have 1264003002 7j 15 et 25 and they are within a half inch of the tie rods. A little close for my taste.

But I love these wheels and rims, rides great, handles great. Highly reccomended upgrade. I also found that you don't need those extended lug bolts if you've got the right lug wrench.

[dieseldiehard]

Oh dear I stand corrected on the wheel info
I don't know where I got that info I will change my files accordingly! A 6.5 in wheel doesn't come close to the steering joints, so that is what I have on the 123 now and I love the improvement in handling.
BTW please explain what you mean about the lug bolts ie. what will a wrench do for you if the ones you have are too short?

[twr]

dieseldiehard: Sorry to get back to you this late I been up to my neck on my projects, to many cars so little time
I looked at the yellow pages for Volcano Wheels but unable to find them, the wheels are for a 126 300SD that I am restoring hope to have it ready by the end of this month