15 inch bundt-cake rims? - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

boneheaddoctor · #46 05-18-2005, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganaraska

I was going by the size printed on the tire. I am quite aware that rim sizes are measured at the bead, and a 14" rim measures almost 15" OD.

If these are rare and valuable maybe I should go back and buy them. Can anyone tell me what they are worth?

I'll give you $100 for four if there are really 15"

#47 05-18-2005, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by boneheaddoctor

I'll give you $100 for four if there are really 15"

And WHAT exactly do you need these rims for?

I thought your cars were all festively sporting nice wheels as it is

Resale *cough cough*

Brian Carlton · #48 05-18-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by thebenzbar

Yep you're right. Many think they're 15's especially even after they measure them (the 14's) -since 14's are almost 15" in diameter.
The real 15's are almost 16" in diameter.

And stock on '85 300SD's were 14" Bundts... not 15's.

These are real 15" Bundt wheels - Made in Germany by Centra.

..............damn that GD coupe is gorgeous.

Brian Carlton · #49 05-18-2005, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganaraska

I was going by the size printed on the tire. I am quite aware that rim sizes are measured at the bead, and a 14" rim measures almost 15" OD.

If these are rare and valuable maybe I should go back and buy them. Can anyone tell me what they are worth?

They are worth about $200.00 apiece if they are in pristine condition.

If the tire size was 15", you better go back and buy them.

thebenzbar · #50 05-18-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

..............damn that GD coupe is gorgeous.

Thanks Brian... that was my 1982 280CE (M110 185hp Euro-version) coupe back in the Philippines. This car is pristine! I think it sat more in the garage under covers than being driven!! And it shows... This car won 1st place in the W123 Coupe Class and 2nd Place overall in the Modern Class at a MBCP Tri-Star Car Show back in 2001.

Brian Carlton · #51 05-18-2005, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thebenzbar

Thanks Brian... that was my 1982 280CE (M110 185hp Euro-version) coupe back in the Philippines. This car is pristine! I think it sat more in the garage under covers than being driven!! And it shows... This car won 1st place in the W123 Coupe Class and 2nd Place overall in the Modern Class at a MBCP Tri-Star Car Show back in 2001.

Where did it go???????

Ganaraska · #52 05-18-2005, 09:03 PM

I was disappointed to see they were 15's because I was looking for a 14 rim for a spare for my car. If anyone wants them they are on a car sitting behind a barn on a country road between Lindsay and Barrie Ontario. There is a farmer up there who has about 50 Mercedes sedans and wagons from the 50's finmobile on up in his own private junkyard. I don't know why. Maybe his neighbor had the Bentley market sewn up.

Brian Carlton · #53 05-18-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganaraska

I was disappointed to see they were 15's because I was looking for a 14 rim for a spare for my car. If anyone wants them they are on a car sitting behind a barn on a country road between Lindsay and Barrie Ontario. There is a farmer up there who has about 50 Mercedes sedans and wagons from the 50's finmobile on up in his own private junkyard. I don't know why. Maybe his neighbor had the Bentley market sewn up.

How about you go over there and get them.

I'll give you my spare 14" wheel off the SD.

The SD is going to 15", one way or the other.

boneheaddoctor · #54 05-18-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon314159

And WHAT exactly do you need these rims for?

I thought your cars were all festively sporting nice wheels as it is

Resale *cough cough*

Hey if I can grab a set of 15" bundts for $100 I don't need to have an immediate use for them....

thebenzbar · #55 05-18-2005, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

Where did it go???????

...unfortunately I sold it (to a good friend) before returning back here permanently. I wish I didn't get rid of it, but it was way too difficult to import it back in late 2001 - especially after the 911 events, etc... Man! I
cherished that coupe!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganaraska

If these are rare and valuable maybe I should go back and buy them.

Yes! Go get 'em... ASAP. I have a nice set of 15" Centras (again!) sitting in my garage - paid $600 (including shipping) to a friend in Bath, Germany awhile ago... One of these days, I'll take 'em out of their blankets...er, boxes...

and mount the set on my wagon.

Brian Carlton · #56 05-18-2005, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by thebenzbar

...unfortunately I sold it (to a good friend) before returning back here permanently. I wish I didn't get rid of it, but it was way too difficult to import it back in late 2001 - especially after the 911 events, etc... Man! I cherished that coupe!

I dream about finding one that beautiful.

Of course, it would fetch upward of $8K.

thebenzbar · #57 05-18-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

I dream about finding one that beautiful.

Of course, it would fetch upward of $8K.

LOL... I sold mine for almost about that price! My homepage has a couple more pics of it - it truly was nice in/out/over/under. Dang! you're making me somber just thinking about it!

arootbeer · #58 03-10-2007, 02:35 PM

I've got a set of 15 inch Centra bundts up for sale in the parts for sale section if anyone's interested. Was Centra an OEM supplier for these wheels?

miatasportscar · #59 07-25-2009, 06:33 PM

I have a set of 14" Bundt style wheels on my 1972 250 (114 body), and they look just great! Never saw a set on a 250 before, but everyone that sees them loves the look on this particular body style. Timeless in design, makes my 250 really stand tall. I shod them with a set of Perilli's and the car rides, handles like a dream at highway speeds on 65-75 mph. I wouldn't trade them for any other wheel, they are so perfect for this car!
Gerry

FoxyVagon · #60 03-19-2013, 01:10 AM

Is the OEM size for w123 wagons a 13inch bundt wheel? If the 15in bundts are so difficult to come by, how are the 14in bundts as far as availability. Also, is it fairly inexpensive to have these wheels sandblasted and refinished?

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