[W126 Coupe] Tires and alignment for SL

[Paul Samarin]

I'll drive to WLA for a job well done.  Alas, Arnie called in sick  
today...

I'll follow-up manana; I hope he's recovered from his 18 hole flu...

Paul

On Feb 15, 2008, at 12:58 PM, shinzbox at aol.com wrote:


> Paul,

> If you're in West L.A., Globe Tires is the best at La Cienega and  

> Venice.  Arnie (Owner) and my friend has been in business for a  

> long time. They have aligned thousands of Mercedes and did mine a  

> while ago including H&R springs and 18" AMG's. The car tracks  

> straight with no issues. Plus they will work with your ideal and  

> budget and not try to upsell you. You must however talk to Arnie.

>

> My 2 Yen

>

> Shin Takei

> W124

> W126

> W198

>

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Paul Samarin <pauls at sbcglobal.net>

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> Sent: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:49 am

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Tires and alignment for SL

>

> Time for new shoes for the '90 500 SL; recommended size (and  

> currently on the car) is 225x55x16 all around.

>

> What is the most current list wisdom as to:

>

> 1) tire size (I'm not considering new wheels or a staggered set-up  

> at this time);  would slightly wider tires give any benefit?

> 2) tire rating; my aggressive driving days are behind me, so Z is  

> definitely ridiculous, but what's a good daily driver that can  

> handle "a little more"?

> 3) brand and model;

> 4) where to buy;  I'll check tirerack.com and costco, of course;   

> any other suggestions?

>

> Camber is wrong on rear:  outside wearing excessively.  So, I also  

> need a good alignment/suspension shop in So.Cal.  (S/E LA County,  

> Orange County).

>

> Thanks for any and all advice!

>

> Paul Samarin

> pauls at sbcglobal.net

>

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