I went to 2 big wheel & tyre joints in Syd (Tempe Tyres & Australia's best) and asked if they had any merc or falcon 16" steelies that had been traded in etc. They said they usually just send them to be scrapped (obviously, as there's not much of a resale market for them). They didn't seem to be willing to offer much more help than that (fair enough, they'd much rather me buy a new set of alloys off them).

So apart from checking ebay or trading post for months, does anyone know who these receyclers are or of any particular wheel shops that hold on to such wheels?

I suppose i should also try a few wreckers?

Try Steve Muller. Kombi Rescue 0400356057

I've got one only if you need it.
Brad

There is a set of 16x71/2 on ebay in VIC for $50.00 they are in wheels and tyres under mercedes cheers.

Check your local Ford and Merc dealerships. Lots of people upgrade to factory alloys through their dealer, although I don't know what the dealers do with these traded wheels.

u sure they 16 not 15 folks

i can get u 15 s with or without tyres in Bris

Thanks for the offer 65 busser although i was trying for a complete set. I May give Kombi Rescue a go.

Shane 57, good spot, they must've just been listed. They look good, although 7 1/2 was a little wider than what i was originally after. I'll watch them though and see how much they go for.

Sinsecure, good idea, i hadn't thought about trying the dealerships!

Bushed, yeah i believe the current merc vito comes with a 16x6.5 rim as do the AUII onward falcons. The falcon has a slightly different PCD but i hear this can be overcome by slight redrilling. The falcon rims though have an ET that would require fittement of smaller spacers than that would be required of the vito rims, which would be beneficial i suppose.

try a ford wreckers:thumb

Try http://www.mbspares.com.au  in Canberra. Highly recommended service Australia wide!!!


Also, a set on ebay might suit.......

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or item number 190113330019

[ Edited on 17-5-07 by toecutter ]

got a set of 5 here the stud pattern has been modified from ford to suit vw and also the wheel nut angle changed to suit VW wheel nuts they have shitty tyres on them but u can have a set of 5 for $175
cheers
rhys

Thanks mate - i'll keep them in mind

Pick and Payless at Blacktown
bring your own tools
http://www.picknpayless.com.au 

I have bought various roadworthy wheels and tyres here before for around $20

Dont go to the BIG tyre guys, they never seems to want to help.
I used to work for a scrap dealer paying $10 for mag wheels and we would get the steelies for free.
Every now and then you would come across a set of wheels that were ok for reuse, esp the steel ones.
i recon a case of beer at the local bob janes and you would be fine.
Sam

I don't know if these would be any good but:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/WHEELS-VW-TRANSPORTER-FOUR-16-NEW-UNUSED_W0QQitemZ3001...

I have run Merc 16x7.5 (47ET) and 16x7 (42ET I think?) and 15x6.5 (38ET) on baywindow bus' and they are the perfect steel rim.... Pretty ez to get too.... Go to any good performance tyre shop (preferably one near a Merc dealer and your made).... I have picked rims up directly from the dealer too, but they can be a little weird about it sometimes.... If you are still in need, I can source you some from here.....

[ Edited on 20-5-2007 by humpty ]

16 merc just put in greed'y links

thanks guys for all the suggestions/offers.

sinsecure: yep originally those caught my eye, but then realised T5 changed to a PCD of 5x120. would've been good otherwise!

i guess you'll find out if i found some when i finally put up a pick of my ride.