[W126 Coupe] Rims @ tires for 89 560 sec dilema

[jflyer2 at aim.com]

I wouldn't go any larger than 17" rims. Any larger, 18"19", etc., will greatly deteriorate the ride quality. If you want to retain as much of the original feel as possible, you can retain your stock springs and shocks. Otherwise, if you want the more agressive look and feel, consider H&R springs and Bilstein shocks. Many SEC/SEL owners go this route. I retained my stock suspension and upgraded to 8.5x17 ET18 AMG 3 piece wheels. I'm using 245/45/17 WR tires front and rear so that I can rotate them. Some people use the 8.5s on the front and use 10x17 ET17 on the rear with 265/40/17 or even 275/35/17.
-----Original Message-----
From: luiscnoriega at hotmail.com
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Sent: Sun, 4 Mar 2007 10:39 PM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Rims @ tires for 89 560 sec dilema


Hey guys,got a good deal on 89 560 , black in black, bought it for resale, but after fixing a couples of things like a/c , brake pads, fun clutch, etc,etc,etc and driving it for 900 miles, I decide to keep it as a spare car( drives so smooth is worth every penny).110k original miles and service up to date . 
I have 15 inch crome rims with michellin 265 -50-15,will like to put some deep lip rims (amg or similar),and some tires without sacrifying the "ride" , meaning comfort ,would it be better also to change shocks and springs? My mechanic said , suspension is good, just replaced to arms in front suspension,what are your reccomendations ? 
 
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