[W126 Coupe] New Tires for 1985 SEC

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In a message dated 2/1/2009 12:07:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
heyallen at null-ptr.net writes:

You're  likely to see a slightly stiffer ride, but only by a very small  
amount.  Depending on the tires that you mount on the new wheels, you  
may even see the opposite, depending on the tire design.

I've found  that even with the same size tire, you can dramatically 
change handling  just with tire choice. 
(I had a Subaru STI that I stupidly put cheap tires  on.  They had such 
sloppy handling that I had them off again in three  days, and they only 
lasted that long due to it taking two of those days to  get the Michelin 
tires in that I replaced them with...)

I can't say  how yours will be, as we all like our cars suspension in 
different ways,  and for that matter have them set up differently.  With 
my 500SEC I  bought it already lowered a little, and then put 16" wheels 
on it.   With Michelin Pilot Exalto tires, it rides well, but just stiff 
enough  that it handles well.  If I were driving it as a touring car, it  
would likely be too rough though.


Thank you for the useful info.  I actually take delivery of  the car tomorrow 
and I noticed it has the same Michelin tires on it that you  have.  I was 
thinking of putting a set of chrome "8 hole" Mercedes replica  rims on it either 
in the 16" or 17" size.  As for lowering, I agree that it  looks pretty cool 
but losing the touring feel is something which concerns  me.  I'm thinking that 
replacing the wheels/tires would be the first step  then see what effect it 
has on the ride as it will involve a lower profile tire  than the originals?
 
Frank
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