[W126 Coupe] 19" wheels on SEC and rear HD shocks

[Shayegan, Richard]

19" will handle poorly, plus to fit 285's you'd need to roll the fenders and that offset is wrong.

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com on behalf of Igor Capeta
Sent: Thu 1/11/2007 1:10 PM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: [W126 Coupe] 19" wheels on SEC and rear HD shocks


Hi all,
 
this is my first post although I've been a regular visitor to the site for a few years now. I own an euro spec 1990 560 SEC with 105tkm, first paint and everything original. I am about to go through a process of restoration and upgrading its suspension, brakes, wheels and than engine and transmission.
 
I've come across a following set of wheels that I like:
 
8.5 x 19" ET 25 
9.5 x 19" ET 28 
 
and was wondering if anybody could share their experience with fitting 19" wheels on a SEC. When dressed with 255/35 and 285/30 tires, their radius is almost the same as on stock 215/65 R15 on FA and even a few mm smaller on RA. So my guess is they should fit providing the offset is right. I would like to achieve the same look Satish, Jack Middlebrook achieved with the offset and align the wheel as much as possible with the wheel arches.
 
Another issue which interests me is experience with RA HD shocks on cars with self leveling. I would be grateful if somebody could inform me about their experience with such combination on lowered cars (plan to go with H&R's). 
 
Also, the sway bars. I read a post by Stu dated Dec 2001 when idea of setting up BergWerks was shared, and there he said that one of the first things which were developed was larger diameter sway bars. Has anybody installed them and are they still available for purchase? 
 
I would appreciate any opinion I can get.
 
Best regards to everybody,
 
Igor Capeta
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