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-88 SL 560, experience with 16 inch wheels/rims
Hi,
consider to buy 16*8 in front and 16*9 in rear. Before I buy will I check if someone have bad experience with this setup? Are the rims to wide, will it ruin the driving experience? And, will e.g 225/55 in front and 245/55 rear be okay, still considering the driving feeling? Thanks in advance ![]() Rgds Erik |
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Heavier wheels and tires will negatively impact ride and handling, but if you drive it mostly around at moderate speeds you'll prolly think it is fine.
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Thanks walgamuth. Will the same apply for 17", or is that too much?
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The weight is what matters.
I probably would not go to 17".
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual. ![]() ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
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The outside diameters of the proposed tires will be OK.
The tire widths, particularly in the rear, will require careful attention to wheel offset (ET). Driving experience/driving feeling are subjective characteristics, and can be evaluated only by the driver. |
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Thanks for the replies. Will post a picture with the result.
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If you change the profile or the rear tire to 50 (245/50R16), you'll get a closer match as far as rolling radius..
Width Profile Rim Diameter Diameter 225 55 16 653.9mm 245 50 16 651.4mm I suggest not going over 16" rims on an R107. I had the OZ 17" 3PC wheels on my 500SL and it rode pretty badly with them on.
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With best regards Al |
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