Spare Wheel Cover

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Mon, 02/09/2013 - 13:07
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I'm in need of a new spare wheel cover for my Black W460. Something all black preferably.

Can anyone give me some ideas of where to look? - Offical Mercedes etc.

Also I saw this cover not so long ago and would love to get hold of one. I suspect it is custom made, but though someone here would be able to shed some light on it and where I could find one?

Thanks.

 

 

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Mon, 02/09/2013 - 14:15
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Re: Spare Wheel Cover

The cover looks like a semi-rigid type with a separately bought grille badge fitted and painted over.

You have various options:

http://www.direct4x4.co.uk/wheel-covers?gclid=CMP2ir7jrLkCFeXMtAodm2oAGA

http://www.wheel-cover.co.uk/products.htm

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=wheel+cover+4x4&tag=googhydr...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/4x4-spare-wheel-cover

http://www.sign-maker.net/wheelcovers/

http://www.4x4at.com/spare-wheel-covers/

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Mon, 02/09/2013 - 15:36
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Re: Spare Wheel Cover

That looks like Kyrad's G400cdi

I am sure she will let you know where it came from if you contact her

I am 99% sure that it is a standard MB cover that has been painted or wrapped and then a star added from another MB product i.e. Van

If thats correct the covers are circa £300 + vat and a star around £20 + vat

Painting and wrapping extra...

The centre usually comes in Primer to paint but the outer rim is usually chrome / stainless effect

Gav

 

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Mon, 02/09/2013 - 20:24
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Re: Spare Wheel Cover

Sherlock hits bulls eye again for it is indeed as he says.

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Thu, 05/09/2013 - 02:33
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We've been papped lol

10/10 Gav 

yes

 

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Thu, 05/09/2013 - 15:30
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Thanks again for the help. I've messaged Kyrad and found out that it was a standard spre wheel cover, vinyl wrapped to match the rest of the car.

Looking into in now, will let you know how I get on.

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Thu, 05/09/2013 - 17:24
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Re: Spare Wheel Cover

Sounds painful......

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Thu, 05/09/2013 - 20:32
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Re: Spare Wheel Cover

I have the same cover on order for another GWOA member right now...

I can post some pics in its "raw" form if you like so you know what you get for your money?

If you are lucky enough to find a used one, just be careful as there are at least 2 types depending on tyre size

255 / 55 /18 and 255 / 65 16 and 225 / 75 / 16 (all similar rolling radius)

or

265 / 70 /16 and 265 / 60 / 18 (both similar rolling radius)

Gav

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Sat, 07/09/2013 - 18:58
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Re: Spare Wheel Cover

I think the ring at least is made by autotech:

http://www.autotech.de/index_e.html

 

Doubt they would sell you direct if they supply MB direct though...

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