Pistonheads to the rescue - cracked alloy in tywyn

[Mezger]

I'm in UK on holiday, I have a crack in rear driver side alloy.

Car is 2012 C63 w204 estate, on the 19" satin alloys (multispoke style)


I'm in Tywyn in Wales and need to source an alloy quickly, on holiday for the week with 2 small kids.

Any ideas on where best to source and courier one?

Thanks PH massive

[Collectingbrass]

If all else fails speak to Chris at

Alloy Wheels Direct Ltd
T |​ 01865 959000 from UK
T | [phone] International
T | [phone] German Branch
www.alloywheelsdirect.com
Beechcroft, Everleigh Road, Haxton, Salisbury SP4 9PT UK

Should be able to get a space saver to you if nothing else.

[Froomee]

Can you get it welded by a local company?

[blue_haddock]

I'd be looking on ebay as the first line but then try some of the merc specialists

https://www.dronsfields.com/

Have always been good in the past.

[Mezger]

Froomee said:

Can you get it welded by a local company?

Thank you, got in touch with an alloy repair shop in Aberystwyth, unfortunately they won't weld merc wheels..

[Mezger]

Collectingbrass said:

If all else fails speak to Chris at

Alloy Wheels Direct Ltd
T |? 01865 959000 from UK
T | [phone] International
T | [phone] German Branch
www.alloywheelsdirect.com
Beechcroft, Everleigh Road, Haxton, Salisbury SP4 9PT UK

Should be able to get a space saver to you if nothing else.

. Thank you! 🙏Ironically we are headed to stay with friends in Salisbury next weekend.

[ARHarh]

Have you not asked at the local tyre shop? If anyone is likely to know they will.

OR pop over to https://www.ultimatealloyswales.co.uk/ not used them so can't comment on service.

[Mezger]

[quote=ARHarh]Have you not asked at the local tyre shop? If anyone is likely to know they will.

OR pop over to https://www.ultimatealloyswales.co.uk/ not used them so can't comment on service.[/quote

Local garage here recommended Ultimate Alloys in Aber, been in touch, they don't weld merc wheels unfortunately.

[griffdude]

https://www.supremewheels.co.uk/what-we-do

Theses guys do all the Alloy Wheel referbs for Mercedes UK. Worth a call.

[Hol]

If you need an alternative cheap used wheel to see you through the holiday and home, there are a few Audis with the same PCD and offset.



https://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Mercedes/C-Klasse%...

[ARHarh]

Mezger said:

ARHarh said:

Have you not asked at the local tyre shop? If anyone is likely to know they will.

OR pop over to https://www.ultimatealloyswales.co.uk/ not used them so can't comment on service.[/quote

Local garage here recommended Ultimate Alloys in Aber, been in touch, they don't weld merc wheels unfortunately.

Oh dear, that's the issue with that part of Wales not a lot of services around. Lovely part of the world though. Can you drive the car, or is it just a 3 wheeler now?

You could try https://www.tcdsalvage.co.uk/index.php they are a big breakers and may have one.

[GreatGranny]

There's a couple of garages in Bryncrug that may be worth a try.

https://www.dmsmidwales.co.uk/

and this place:



They may be able to repair or get you a temporary replacement.

Could try the Tallylyn Railway workshops.
They must have some decent welders there.

[Mezger]

ARHarh said:

Oh dear, that's the issue with that part of Wales not a lot of services around. Lovely part of the world though. Can you drive the car, or is it just a 3 wheeler now?

You could try https://www.tcdsalvage.co.uk/index.php they are a big breakers and may have one.

Indeed a stunning part of Wales, but a little remote for this type of thing! I have dropped them an email on the off chance.

Many thanks!

[Decky_Q]

Traynors wheel shop is my go to place, they do pretty fast delivery, usually around 2 days. They also have depots in UK but they arent listed on their website so a phonecall would be necessary to get something quicker.

https://www.traynors.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2K6lBhBX...

[86DA]

Mercedes Benz Newcastle do ebay listings, so are used to sending packages out. I don't now it its the kind of thing they would have in stock. There fairly quick as long as its not on back order.

I bought a new 18" AMG Sport C class wheel from them for about £450 i think, I'm sure your will be more expensive than that.

[Mezger]

86DA said:

Mercedes Benz Newcastle do ebay listings, so are used to sending packages out. I don't now it its the kind of thing they would have in stock. There fairly quick as long as its not on back order.

I bought a new 18" AMG Sport C class wheel from them for about £450 i think, I'm sure your will be more expensive than that.

Thank you, I gave them a call, Mercedes don't make them anymore apparently.

[GeniusOfLove]

Having had a mickey mouse M-B "AMG" wheel ruin a family holiday a couple of years ago I really sympathise. Good luck with your search.

[Mezger]

GeniusOfLove said:

Having had a mickey mouse M-B "AMG" wheel ruin a family holiday a couple of years ago I really sympathise. Good luck with your search.

Thank you, 10 phone calls in and no wheel yet!

[BrettMRC]

Set of four off an other model from a breakers yard?

[anonymous-user]

Worth a call.

https://5starwheelsltd.com/store/

Might have 1 genuine one knocking about or even a new replica to tie you over while you get yours repaired.