[W126 Coupe] Wheels

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Richard. I might be repeating somebody but ET 11 will work fine and look very good since that low offset(ET) will push them to the outside flush with the fender. I bought a set of Rial Mesh 16" ET 11 and was told that AMG did most 126 wheels with ET 11 for that very effect. Search Talbir and ET. I think one of his cars has ET 11 AMG. As to the Penta wheels, Jonothan has a set on his website on a parts car. They are a bit differant than the AMG 5 spoke where the spokes are concave from outer rim towards rotors. To see those again I refer you to Talbir's '85 AMG. Even the spoke has a pattern to match the side molding of your car. I have heard that pre '86 molding refered to as Banjo style. The correct color for the wheel spokes is a particular gold with a polished rim. I for one share your excitement about your car work. Without the enthusiasm of this email group I would loose it for my car eventually. Jim Alexander