I was having a lot of tire wear problems that I have completely corrected now with all new front end parts and an alignment. I went from Cheap 195's that were chewed through by really bad ball joints on a trip and then I got these hankook 175's and chewed through one really bad before I got everything corrected. I hate the way they look and handle! It's a damn bike tire so I'm now ready for some long term tires and would like something a bit wider. I have herd a few people run 205's with no problems like rubbing on tie rods, or fenders. Is that correct? And what about 215's? I don't want to run different tires front and rear because I can't rotate them. I was just curious if anyone had experience or knowledge with running wider tires on the stock 14 in bundts? Thanks

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83 300CD- sanden, dual p/f condensers, 160a alternator, ect
91 300TD- 722.6, #22 head, 3.5L IP, w140 manifolds, ect

205-70-14 works fine, lots of people run that size. I cannot speak to 215s.

Anything 175 is way too narrow for a summer tire on a car the size and weight of a w123.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

Imo, having put 205 r something on 15 inch ronals... for stock look and feel 14 " 195 in the Michelin flavor is what I would go for. Those tires will be plenty for your w123. Looks aside.

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)

When we bought the 85 300D it had 195/70/14 tires. The way it handled, it felt sort of mushy, plus it needed tires. I up graded to 205/70/14 and it was a totally different handling car.

The 205`s will fit right on the Bundt Wheels w/o any rubbing.

195/75/14 on our 240D feel ok and don`t give me the mushy feel. it a lighter car with the 4 cyl eng, 4-spd, and no Sun Roof compared to the 300D.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Been all over on tire sizes in the past 5 years...

195 70 R14's

205 70 R14's

205 55 R16's F 225 50 R16's R

225 70 R14's

205 45 R17's

The 195 70 R14's are the sweet spot.

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1981 300TD 4 speed manual
Euro bumpers, zender valance and skirts, H&R springs, billy HD's, leveled sls, real AMG Pentas 16x8 et11, vdo boost/egt gauges intergrated into ash tray, eurolights, led 3rd brake light

I agree. I had 205s on my W123 wagon for awhile. The 195s are the best. It doesn't handle as sportily as my W210 wagon. Nor should it.

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Mike

1980 300SD
1981 300TD
1998 E320 Gasser Wagon
2000 SL500

I have 195/70R14 on my W123 sedan. Had 205/70R14s on my old W123 sedan (w/ Bundts) and personally liked them a lot better than the 195s for comfort and handling. The speedo was more accurate with the 205s as well.

I now have 6.5" steelies and a rebuilt KKK turbo, so have enough power to not worry about tire size. I'm due for new tires and wondering how the 225/70R14s were for you as far as fitment and rubbing versus the 205s.

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1983 300D Midnight Blue
4 speed, W115 intake mani, non-EGR exhaust mani, KKK K26, 3 pc Euro bumpers, Lo-spec Euro headlights, AL129X, hubcaps, custom A/C

1987 300TD Smoke Silver
Euro headlights, thermostat relocation, coolant bypass mod, rebuilt Becker + Jehnert + Helix audio, OEM Oris roof boxes and surfboard racks, Euro towbar

1983 300TD Reed (Moss) Green / Dark Olive MB Tex Euro spec

1983 300TD Silver Blue / Blue cloth Euro spec, OM648 and 722.6, 15" hubcaps, W126 S2 brakes