[W126 Coupe] wheel and tire size

[Edward Chin]

I've got 16" and 18" rims and tires for sale..

 

16s are really cushy, but good for straight-line and are usually lighter,
18s are really stiff, but MUCH better for cornering.  I wouldn't drive
anything less than 17" IMHO.

 

My 18s were pretty comfy, but it depends on what you are used to, and what
you are looking for.

 

Regards,

 

Edward

 

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Mike R.
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:27 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] wheel and tire size

 

I've driven SECs with 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", and 19" rims. The 19's were
too harsh. Some of the 18" rims were too hard, some weren't. The 14-16" rim
setups were too soft and floaty for me.

 

My SEC has H&R springs and 18" rims and it's great. I put those rims on my
lowered SEL and they're still just fine. The key is the tires. A 560SEL
doesn't go particularly fast so I put "H" rated 18" Hankook tires
(245/40/18) on it. THAT is why it's fine. "Z" rated tires would be too hard
in this application, for a street only car.

 

My FrankenBenz (560SEC with a GM Z06 LS6 motor in it) will *have* to have
"Z" rated rubber and is going to be harsh. C'est la vie.


Later,
Mike Ramay

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From: Markus Meyer <mailto:mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>  

To: Mercedes <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>  Coupes Mailing Lists 

Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:35 PM

Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] wheel and tire size

 

Really depends on your driving style, preferences, road conditions.

 

I have 15's, 16's and 18's.  The 18's are "harsh" and not forgiving on
crappy roads.  The 16's are a marked improvement over the 15's, especially
with lower offsets.  Can't speak to the 17's as I have never had them on a
car.

Markus Meyer
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Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
484-919-9762

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