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

[Dick Spellman]

Igor:

Here is a link to one discussion re: 19 inch rims on the coupe.  
<http://db.mercedes.cx/sec/200402/20/0005.html> The archives have about 
800 postings and Talbir did post a chart that's in the archives 
somewhere that laid out all of the widths, diameters and offsets for 
these coupes.  If you dig in the archives you may find it.

Right off the top I'd say you need 10mm hub centric with 45mm bolts on 
the rear.  I'd be worried about a rub at 10 o'clock on the inside rear 
wheel well.

Good luck.

Dick

Igor Capeta wrote:

> 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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