[W126 Coupe] What is the most suitable size rim and tyre for 560SEC

[Mike R.]

It all depends on the tire. I have my 18x8.5" rims shod with some Hankook Ventus HRII 245/40/18 HR rated tires and they're fine on the SEL. A little bit firm but SWMBO doesn't find them objectionable. 

I'm planning on buying another set of 18x8.5" rims for the FrankenBenz and those will have to have ZR (or higher) rated tires on them. I'm expecting that ride (with the H&Rs on the SEC) to be VERY hard.

Later,
Mike R.
(702) 494-8056
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Barry Corno 
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  Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 3:12 AM
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  I agree with Jay "17" is much better for ride and tire wear. I am getting

  Twice the mileage with the same tire as I did with "18"'s. I had 18's

  For 80 K miles and now 17's for over 40 K.

   

  B.C.

   

   

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  From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Jay Manek
  Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 2:43 AM
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  Hi!

   

  Well i have the AMG 17" Splits on mine and definately would not go any bigger.. the ride is quite firm with these... but then i have lowered suspension too!

   

   

  Many Thanks & Regards

   

  Jay Manek | www.mercland.com| 07716 349949

    ----- Original Message ----- 

    From: Markus Meyer 

    To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 

    Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 10:12 PM

    Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] What is the most suitable size rim and tyre for560SEC

     

    That is very subjective!  I have 18X9 rear, 18X8 front on my SEC and love them.  Can be a little harsh on rough roads.  There are some who won't go higher than 17".   Depends on your driving style, shape of suspension, tires you use and the roads you will drive on.  Would be great if you could find someone close to you with different setups so you can "test drive" them!

    Markus Meyer
    mfm at meyerprobatepropertiescom
    www.meyerprobateproperties.com
    Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
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    From: Warwick Lind <warwicklind at yahoo.com.au>
    Date: Tue, January 01, 2008 4:45 pm
    To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

    My ex-wife, bless her heart, has given me a voucher to purchase a new set of mag wheels and tyres for my 1988 560SEC as a Christmas present. My question is what is the best size rim and tyre to suit my coupe?

    Regards,

    Warwick Lind,

    Perth Western Australia.

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      From: Carl Ey 
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      Dear MB Coupe members - I just joined your group this year and am very anxioius to purchase a 1991 560 SEC. I am in Northern Virginia and have been searching high and low for the "right" auto. My email is below, please contact me OR please point me in the right direction to find the vehicle I want - dealerships seem very indifferent and E-bay doesn't do it for me. HELP! 

      Thanks and Happy New Year! 
      Carl S. Ey The Ey Man 6501 Byron Ave. Springfield, VA 22150 '202.391.3200 (cell) 703.913.1148 (home)eyman15 at hotmail.com eyc2 at ndu.edu
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      Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 09:34:24 -0500
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      Contact Bruce Mendel.

      He specializes in mint condition, low mileage W126 cars and I believe he has a coupe for sale right now.

      His cars are top dollar, but you'll be better off buying one of his cars than buying a car with needs. Remember, there is nothing more expensive than buying a "cheap" Mercedes-Benz.

      My compliments on your taste in cars and happy new year.Regards, Axel J. Wulff610-731-5453 Cellular610-572-4611 Home


      From: eyman15 at hotmail.comTo: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.comDate: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 13:56:30 +0000Subject: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC


      Dear MB Coupe members - I just joined your group this year and am very anxioius to purchase a 1991 560 SEC. I am in Northern Virginia and have be en searching high and low for the "right" auto. My email is below, please contact me OR please point me in the right direction to find the vehicle I want - dealerships seem very indifferent and E-bay doesn't do it for me. HELP! Thanks and Happy New Year! 
      Carl S. Ey The Ey Man 6501 Byron Ave. Springfield, VA 22150 '202.391.3200 (cell) 703.913.1148 (home)eyman15 at hotmail.com eyc2 at ndu.edu
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      Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:50:19 +0000
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      Happy New Year to you Carl..

      I'm with Axel about Bruce Mendel (mr-amazing-deals on ebay). We have seen one of his cars last summer at an MB meet. It was nothing less than fantastic, to my mind.. 

      There's also a '91 for sale on ebay currently. 45K miles that might pique your fancy.... Take a look.

      http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-500-Series-560SEC-Coupe-ABSOLUTELY-SHOWROOM-NEW-CONDITION-560-SEC-ONLY-45K-MILE_W0 QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6332QQihZ006QQitemZ160193744514QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

      No matter what.. Good luck & enjoy..

      Cheers, MBL

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      > Dear MB Coupe members - I just joined your group this year and am very anxioius 
      > to purchase a 1991 560 SEC. I am in Northern Virginia and have been searching 
      > high and low for the "right" auto. My email is below, please contact me OR 
      > please point me in the right direction to find the vehicle I want - dealerships 
      > seem very indifferent and E-bay doesn't do it for me. HELP! 
      > 
      > Thanks and Happy New Year! 
      > Carl S. Ey The Ey Man 6501 Byron Ave. Springfield, VA 22150 
      > '202.391.3200 (cell) 703.913.1148 (home)eyman15 at hotmail.com eyc2 at ndu.edu


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