[W126 Coupe] Rims

[Axel Wulff]

Hovsep,

 

Just about the largest rims you can run would be 9" up front and 10.5" at
the rear running 245 tires on the front axle and 275 on the rear axle. The
offset (ET) of the rims should be 11 - 17.

 

However, there is no guarantee. These are absolute max values and your car
may not like them due to your suspension and set-up (lowering springs, type
of shocks, state of your SLS, front suspension components, rear suspension
components, etc.) and you may very well have to roll the fenders to avoid
rubbing.

 

I have a set of 8.5"x17", ET 18 for the front and 10"x17", ET 17 for the
rear and I have a slight rubbing in the front with the steering at full
lock.

 

I'm just talking about the width here. If you want to play around with 20"
rims with an overall wheel diameter considerably larger than stock (64.75 cm
with 205/65J15 wheels and tires), all bets are off.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Cheers,

Axel

 

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Hovsep Dovlatian
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 4:12 AM
To: MBCOUPES at mbcoupes.com
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Rims 

 

 Ok I just want to know what are the biggest rims I can put on my car and
the size of the spacers I would need. I have H&Rs on my car just to let you
guys know.

Thanks for the help
Oh and what would be the best shocks to use with my springs?

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