[W126 Coupe] rims

[jflyer2 at aim.com]

IMHO, 18"s don't offer enough sidewall on the tires to absorb rough road surfaces, so they don't have anywhere near the original MB ride quality. Also the W126's suspension wasn't designed to handle the larger size. There had to be a reason that AMG originally only made 17"s to fit.

Jay






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From: Kelly Frink <560sec at comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] rims




Tire rack has 18” AMG rims for $479.00 EA that fit 560sec

 


From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of John Poole
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:12 PM
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jflyer2 at aim.com wrote: 


17"s are the best compromise of performance and ride quality.



 



Also if you are patient (they`re not that easy to find) and push the boat out a little (nor cheap) the three piece AMGs (8.5/10 ET 18/17) look absolutely superb, (just make sure there are no cracks in the centre pieces).



All the best, 



John `91 560 (with smart wheels)


  



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