Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-25-2004, 02:03 PM
Benzadmiral's Avatar
Chief Enforcement Agent
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 340
Wheel center caps -- any way . . .

. . . to put them on without removing the wheels?

I've bought a set of the 2002-style center caps (silver, with chrome ring and star) from Perf. Products. I did it also for my 420SEL, but I waited until it was time to rotate the tires, then had the shop put them on. Should I do that now, or is there some clever trick to getting the old caps off and the new ones on without dismounting each wheel?

Thanks,

__________________
* *
-- Paul W. (The Benzadmiral)
('03 Buick Park Avenue, charcoal/cream)
Formerly:
'97 C230, smoke silver/parchment; '86 420SEL, anthracite/light grey; '84 280CE (W123), dark blue/palomino
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-27-2004, 11:14 AM
spriro's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 63
I've tried to take it off using an eyeglasses screw driver (the smallest one). I was able to pop one out, but I nicked my wheel a bit. So I did not continue with the other 3.

I would wait until you rotate and balace the tires again.
If you can't wait, go to Costco. It's only $16 (rotate and balance) all 4 tires.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-08-2004, 12:13 PM
Jim's500E's Avatar
Large Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Manchester, Connecticut
Posts: 1,325
If you don't need/want the old caps then just shove a screwdriver thru the plastic and pop them off the car while the rim is still mounted; then pop in your new ones. That what I did. Caps are only like 4-5$ each new...even less for the old style ones.

__________________
Jim

1992 500E
2007 CLK63
2003 Audi RS6
2001 Audi allroad
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:58 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page