[W126 Coupe] wheel and tire size

[RONNY GEENEN]

I think any 18" size wheels and tires under a SEC is more harsh and firm. I went from 15 to 16" and notice the difference.
Reading all the mails I have the feeling the max. size is 17" for a balance of all options.
Meanwhile I stay with the 16" on both my SEC and the 300SD.

Ronny
Glendora, Ca 91740
1987 560 SEC
1984 300 SD

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: shinzbox at aol.com 
  To: edward at drakon.us ; mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
  Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:15 PM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] wheel and tire size


  I have H&R springs, 18" AMG Monoblocks with 235/40ZR18 all around, but with factory shocks all around.  The ride is not harsh or firm, but just right and sure footed. Its a great cruiser and when necessary can confidently tossed into a corner and behave stable. i wouldn't trade this set-up for anything else. I am sure its the Bilsteins that make it firmer.

  Shin Takei





  -----Original Message-----
  From: Edward Chin <gdrakon at gmail.com>
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  Sent: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 8:36 pm
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] wheel and tire size


  To me, 18”s are perfect (best of both worlds), but again, it depends on what you expect and what other cars you normally drive.

  Edward


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  From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Kelly Frink
  Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:14 PM
  To: edward at drakon.us; 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] wheel and tire size

  So I am hearing that 17” would be the best of both worlds and work just fine with H&R lower springs and Bilstein shocks?

  From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Edward Chin
  Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:53 PM
  To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] wheel and tire size

  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
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Markus Meyer 
    To: Mercedes 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
    mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com
    www.meyerprobateproperties.com
    Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
    484-919-9762

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