[W126 Coupe] 14" tires for 1985 500 SEC

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I have decided to put 16" AMG replica wheels and a set of Michelin  Pilot 
Sport tires on my one week old 1989 560 SEC.  I'll see how it rides  before I 
decide on further modifications.
 
But can someone tell me what to expect in terms of front end  suspension 
replacement in terms of shocks, bushings, etc.  This vehicle has  128,000 miles on 
it and except for a slight vertical looseness at low speeds  over railroad 
grade crossings or bumps, it seems solid.
 
Frank
 
 
In a message dated 2/2/2009 4:34:14 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
alhollis at comcast.net writes:

I err on the safe side and  replace tires before needed.
Tires are much cheaper than  paying for collision repairs along with higher 
insurance premiums to  say nothing for the ride of new tire.
I have  driven several S Classes for more than 11 years - averaging 50-60K  
per year.
I buy tires every 7-8 months -  nothing now but MXV-4's.
Personally, I feel there's no  comparison (Toyo - Goodyear- Continental - 
other Michelin).
These cars are too heavy for  cheap tires - you don't see a new Benz at the 
dealer with Harmony's -  must be a reason why.
Harmony's are one of the lowest  quality tires Michelin makes.
Harmony's were about 25% cheaper  and I got better than 25% more mileage, a 
better ride and trade-in value  with MXV-4's.
Different strokes for different  folks.
Some one the other day said 'you  get what you pay for' - so true!
 
Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From:  _Jonathan Hodgman_ (mailto:blueridgemb at gmail.com)  
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Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 5:10  PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 14" tires for  1985 500 SEC


I think something else must have been afoot..  I have a  300SEL who just 
clipped 50K on his harmony's, w/ likely another 5-7K before  they are spent.

Jonathan

Al Hollis wrote:  
I've had  both.
Although they are  move expense, the Primacy MXV-4 is a much better value.
The car weighs too  much for the Harmony - tire wear is only 25-30K.
MXV-4's get approx  35-40K+ and has a sturdier side wall (better handling and 
 ride).
 
Al
89 560  SEC
99 S600
99 S320

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Sent:  Monday, February 02, 2009 3:14 PM
Subject:  Re: [W126 Coupe] 14" tires for 1985 500 SEC


My rims are original 14" and stock suspension, which I am  keeping, so need 
to figure out 
which Michelins are the best buy for  warm rather than cold weather.
The local tire shop suggests the  Harmony series.  Any other thoughts
out there for the best  ride?

Thanks,
Robert

 
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