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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Jkalplus1 on August 08, 2014, 18:40:20

Title: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: Jkalplus1 on August 08, 2014, 18:40:20

I tried to look in the archives but could not find out for sure if the Euro Spec 1964 230SL (vertically mounted spare) came with a spare tire cover.  It was not with the car prior to dissambly for restoration, but this does not mean anything.  I am wondering if no spare cover is what is "correct" for this car.

Thanks for your help,

Jerome

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: andyburns on August 08, 2014, 19:33:50

Jerome,  I have the same car and do not believe it came with a cover.  Same with the W108s. 

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: 114015 on August 14, 2014, 21:29:46

Jerome,

Agree with Andy.
On the upright spare wheel (until serial no. 007204) there was definitely no spare tire cover.


 ;)

Cheers,

Achim

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: 114015 on August 14, 2014, 21:33:56

 :o

... And ah, no...!

This one is clearly not factory.

Aftermarket. ;)

Enjoy!


Achim
(4x MB 230)

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: andyburns on August 15, 2014, 01:20:13

Achim, nice.  Where do you get them from.  I want one.

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: relbhcb on August 15, 2014, 09:52:31

Whether or not the spare in my 1964 230SL _should_ have a cover, I really didn't like it not having one, as it was almost impossible to keep luggage etc clean. It took me a while to find a suitable cover that didn't cost  a lot, and found that the VW T2 camper van tyres were almost the same size. One supplier is http://www.pktrim.org.uk/epages/BT2564.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=1472925&ViewAction=FacetedSearchProducts&SearchString=wheel+cover

I have been very pleased with my plain black one.

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: gmurphy on March 05, 2015, 18:46:11

I have four original equipment covers available - very good condition.

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: rwh on March 05, 2015, 22:35:20

I have an early 230sl with vertical spare but have an even more basic need -- the rubber floor mats.  Does anyone supply mats for that configuration?  I've found several suppliers for the horizontal spare configuration but nothing for the vertical configuration. I was thinking about just getting an upholsterer to make a mat out of carpet but I would rather prefer a more original solution.

RH

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: waltklatt on March 06, 2015, 05:54:02

RH,
I found one on ebay a long time ago (when I joined ebay).
Best is to look at a rubber mat company and have one made.
Walter

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: Greg on March 06, 2015, 22:50:33

I have an early 230sl with original rubber mat and original tyre cover. So I guess that car left the factory with cover.

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: dowsup on April 20, 2015, 00:04:00

In "Factory Original Mercedes SL" by James Taylor, there is no mention of a tyre cover until the tyre was moved in October 1964 to a flat position and a plastic cover provided to hold the bag for the small tools.

Title: Re: Accuracy question: spare tire cover on vertically mounted spares?
Post by: Karlk on January 08, 2017, 15:28:36

How much for one?

Thanks