I am looking to get some new wheels for my 1987 300D. The ones on it are the 15 holes and are looking rough. I also think that the styling looks dated and I want something that will complement my euro lights and make it look newer. I want something classy, too. No chrome or huge wheels...just something nice, classy and modern looking.

Here's my before and after from refinishing myself. Didn't take too long. (click to embiggen)

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1987 300D - Frybrid - sold
1985 300SD

I love the look of the 8 hole wheels. I don't have a pic because I don't have a W124....

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

I love the 8 hole wheels too, but not on a 123. Nice re-finish on the rims, Brewer.

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

I've got the second generation (rectangular holes, not rounded corners) 15" 15-hole rims currently on my 124. I'm going to upgrade to 16" 8-hole rims in the future when I get the money and can find a good set for a good price, and when my tires need replacement. I've already put in euro lights and clear corners, plus I will be installing 94/95 style (clear turn signal) taillight lenses in the future. All I need now is the new style hood and I'll be set

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Dale

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...MG_2277sig.jpg

1990 300D 2.5 Turbo -155k
2000 E430 - 103k
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel 4x4 - 11k
2014 VW Passat TDI SE - 7k Bro's Diesel
2006 E320 CDI - 128k Pop's Benz

Pre-glow - A moment of silence in honor of Rudolph Diesel

What's the refinishing process like? Sandblast at all? What paint is used?

It does look really nice to me. I might give mine a try. I have been quoted 450$ for this job last spring... said no.

Good job.

Bye,

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BigBen

'98 E300 Turbodiesel 244 000km
RIP '92 300D 2,5 Turbo 632 859,4km due to engine failure

Here is the 300TE with the 15-hole with squarish holes (as opposed to the earlier rounded holes). Just keep the stock wheels nice and clean

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7...144c3fc1dc.jpg

5 Spoke AMG wheels look sweet on 124s.


Thats my baby.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

These are the wheels I was referring to. Just plucked off random ebay ad....

http://i5.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/d1/b0/8a3e_3.JPG

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Yep, those are the right ones for that car, IMHO.

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

sorry the poor image but I like the CLK wheels

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'95 E320 Wagon my favorite road car. '99 E300D wolf in sheeps body, '87 300D Sportline suspension, '79 300TD w/ 617.952 engine at 367,750 and counting!

Ditto diehard. I think greasybenz has the same wheels.

Sixto
87 300D

Yup i have the same wheels because i bought them from dieseldiehard They work very well with the AMG suspension in the handling department

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Current:
05 E320 CDI
07 GL320 CDI
08 Sprinter
05 Dodge Cummins
01 Dodge Cummins

Previous
2004 E55 AMG
2002 C32 AMG (#2)
1995 E300
1978 300D
1987 300D
2002 C32 AMG(blown motor :[
1981 300SD
1983 300SD
1987 300SDL
2002 Jetta TDI
1996 S420
1995 S500
1993 190E 2.6
1992 190E 2.3
1985 190E 2.3 5-Speed

Here's two different sets on my 300D:

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

Is that Eugen Boehringer in the Heckflosse in the background?

Sixto
87 300D