[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 47, Issue 19

[Bruce Mendel]

Gino,

I have two sets of mint AMG wheels for sale, so I am biased, but......

.....these cars (in my opinion being in the northeast and from NY) do not like anything over 17". The ride really degrades. And I would strongly recommend staggered widths front and rear, as opposed to diameters.

If you want to lower the car, H&R springs and Bilstein HD front shocks, along with changing the rubber strut mounts (available in varying thicknesses 
to get the height you want) are the way to go.

If you want period-correct AMG wheels, I have two sets in mint condition. One is 17" 3-piece staggered, 17x8.5 in front and 17x10 in rear. The other is 16x8 in front and 16x9 in rear.

Bruce
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: GLEONEC3 at cs.com 
  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
  Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:34 PM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 47, Issue 19


  I just purchased a 1988 560sec with 70,300 miles on it. I would like to replace the stock 15in wheels and also shocks and springs for a lower profile and better handling. Can anyone recommend springs and shocks..also size of wheels and tires.
  I was thinking 17in on the front and 18in on the rear. Also who carries the best replacement covers for the seats..?
  Thanks for any help..!
  Gino L
  New York

  1989  560 SL
  1989  402 SEL 


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