[W126 Coupe] wheels for E430

[Markus Meyer]

>From what I know, the W210 series existed from 1996 to 2002.

>From 1996-1997, you could get an E320, E420 or E55.  The 320 still had the straight 6 from the earlier W124 series.  But in 1998 the E320 got a V-6 for the first time, and I think the E420 became the E430.  You could get them in 4-matic or real wheel drive only configurations.  In 2000, there were slight cosmetic changes.  Overall, I don't know of any pitfalls with the E class, ever.  I still know people with W124 sedans with well over 150-200K still running strong and swear by them.  The W210 seems to have been a very good replacement for the W124.

My dad's 430 is a 4-matic, has the sportier suspension, 275hp, 17 inch wheels with high performance tires, and rides like a dream, according to him.  He thinks he is in luxury compared to the W124 300E 2.8 he traded it for, and he loved that car too and only sold it in the end because of high mileage, intermittent starting problems, and somebody side-swiped him and bashed in the entire pass side of the car.

2003 brought the redesign to the current body style, and of course the 320 is now a 350, the 430 is now a 500.

Markus




 --- On Tue 10/04, David Fatovic < coloradocroat at yahoo.com > wrote:
From: David Fatovic [mailto: coloradocroat at yahoo.com]
To: mfmeyer at iwon.com, mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2005 07:03:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] wheels for E430

Are there any pitfalls with the W210 E class?  They<br>were introduced in 96 correct?  Are there any years or<br>models to avoid?<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>David<br><br>--- Markus Meyer <mfmeyer at iwon.com> wrote:<br><br>>  Hi gang, My dad just picked up a 2001 E430 4-matic,<br>> upgrading from his 1993 300E 2.8.  He loves the car<br>> but mentioned it "rode rougher/harder" than his old<br>> car.  I asked him to read me what it said on the<br>> tires and he has the Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 712's in<br>> 235/45ZR17!  Same tires I just put on the SEC. <br>> Anyhow, they sure as heck aren't winter tires, so<br>> I'm looking to get him some cheap used wheels he can<br>> throw winter tires onto so he doesn't have to swap<br>> tires twice a year. Anyhow either having any spare<br>> ones available, know someone with some, or know good<br>> places to look?  I started searching the yards,<br>> Potomac didn't seem to have anything which surprised<br>> me so I'll keep searching.  I'm assuming I can 
use<br>> the E320 wheels and not go with 17" but anyone know<br>> for sure? Thanks in advance,Markus<br>> <br>> _______________________________________________<br>> <br>> > The MB Coupes Website!<br>> W126 SEC Mailing List<br>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.<br><br>The MB Coupes Website!<br>W126 SEC Mailing List<br>Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.<br>

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