[W126 Coupe] rims

[Paul Samarin]

That's the thing about ride quality...we all have our own view.  I  
had 18s on my SEC and loved them.  Nevertheless, I'd recommend 17x10s  
in the rear for the best compromise of "ride" and "handling."  And,  
if it's looks you're going for, the 17s will satisfy all but the most  
"rad" among us, I think.

Paul
R129 now, but still miss the SEC

On May 1, 2008, at 12:33 PM, Mike R. wrote:


> My guess is that back in the 80's, early 90's, there wasn't much  

> available in 18's.

>

> My SEC had 18" rims on it and they were great!! I moved those rims  

> over to the 560SEL and they're still great. BUT..... I'm using "H"  

> rated tires on there, not "Z" rated tires with the super stiff  

> sidewalls. Both cars are lowered, therefore stiffer, still with a  

> fine ride. You want "air-cushion" ride like a Caddy, this is not  

> the setup to use. You want a good ride and great handling, 18" rims  

> will do just fine, with the right tires on them. YMMV

>

> Later,

> Mike Ramay

> (702) 494-8056

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

> From: jflyer2 at aim.com

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:17 PM

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] rims

>

> 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

Paul Samarin
pauls at sbcglobal.net



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