[W126 Coupe] wheels for E430

[Markus Meyer]

 Well, it looks as if MBZ changed something on the 430 in 2000 related to brakes - possibly the size of the calipers.  I confirmed with someone else who had a 1999 E430 who couldn't use his winter 16 inch setup on his 2001 E430 - fronts wouldn't fit. Dammit....guess I'll have to locate some spare 17's now and unload the 16's we got and can't use.  You don't have any 17's in your shop, do you? Markus--- On Thu 09/29, Satish Tummala < satish at tummala.net > wrote:From: Satish Tummala [mailto: satish at tummala.net]To: mfmeyer at iwon.com, mbcoupes at mbcoupes.comDate: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:54:40 -0400Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] wheels for E430Yes, just use E320 16" wheels with 215/55r16 tires or so with Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 tires and you'll be fine.Satish----- Original Message ----- From: "Markus Meyer" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 8:23 PMSubject: [W126 Coupe] wheels for E430> Hi gang, My dad just picked up a 2001 E430 4-matic, upgrading from his > 1993 300E 2.8. 
He loves the car but mentioned it "rode rougher/harder" > than his old car. I asked him to read me what it said on the tires and he > has the Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 712's in 235/45ZR17! Same tires I just put on > the SEC. Anyhow, they sure as heck aren't winter tires, so I'm looking to > get him some cheap used wheels he can throw winter tires onto so he > doesn't have to swap tires twice a year. Anyhow either having any spare > ones available, know someone with some, or know good places to look? I > started searching the yards, Potomac didn't seem to have anything which > surprised me so I'll keep searching. I'm assuming I can use the E320 > wheels and not go with 17" but anyone know for sure? Thanks in > advance,Markus>> _______________________________________________>>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------> The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB 
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