Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: daddywad on August 12, 2025, 11:51:20

Title: wheels
Post by: daddywad on August 12, 2025, 11:51:20

Hi,  My 1969  280SL came with a mix of wheels.  can anyone tell me exactly what should be on the car please?   I have full size hubcaps.  current wheels have bumps to hold the small hubcap if fitted and some have series of holes around outer rim area.  could anyone tell me the wheel size and offset to be correct?
Thanks  Mark

Title: Re: wheels
Post by: rwmastel on August 12, 2025, 12:27:28

Using our Search feature, I quickly found these (and other) discussions on 280SL wheels.  Perhaps your answer is in here. 

Tangents:  One thread is regarding proper wheel lug bolts.  Tires are another popular question.

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=39156
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=36340
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=4667
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=2827
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=32400
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=27976
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=14473
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=22938
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=2423
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=32738
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=7604

Read all these threads and you'll be very educated!!