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Old 12-23-04, 11:23 AM
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Guys,

Does anyone know any company does the adapter to change Mercedes bolt pattern (5x112) to 5x114.3?

I need a set.

Help

Thank you.
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an adapter will push the wheel out another inch or more than intended........................does the wheel have a center cap or exposed lugnuts,,,,,,,,,,,if cap, is there room to drill another pattern, if no cap than u need to scratch that idea all together
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Originally Posted by blueGS400
an adapter will push the wheel out another inch or more than intended........................does the wheel have a center cap or exposed lugnuts,,,,,,,,,,,if cap, is there room to drill another pattern, if no cap than u need to scratch that idea all together

Talked to several people, it seems like drilling is safer
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Originally Posted by DXC
Talked to several people, it seems like drilling is safer


correct!!!!!!!!!
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Mines are redrilled if that helps. hehe
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Originally Posted by DXC
Talked to several people, it seems like drilling is safer
well if you HAVE to fit it on, then i think drilling is probably safer (unless you put on a THICK spacer to change the pattern)
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