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Larger Diameter Wheels from the 14's - BerlinerWillie - 10-05-2010
My 300D is stock with 14in wheels. After 3 months of ownership, I am wondering if going to a 15in wheel would be better in terms of an overall higher gear. There definitely seems like there is room. Anyway, what is the recommended setup for increasing wheel size? Preferrably a MB wheel. I am not interested in the low profile tires and performance. I am seeking a little better handling, comfort, and a little higher gear. Obviously, there would need to be a speedometer adjustment as well. Please advise. Thanks.
RE: Larger Diameter Wheels from the 14's - larsalan - 10-05-2010
I think a lot of MB wheels are 16. I saw a few sets of 16x7 by st. louis.
you can use searchtempest.com to help search CL.
or try these
http://www.uneedapart.com/used-rims.php
http://www.xrims.com/
And find a wheel/tire size calculator online somewhere.
And yes, more circumference on the tire will me less revs at the motor to go the same speed.
RE: Larger Diameter Wheels from the 14's - JB3 - 10-05-2010
why not go with a bigger tire on the same rim? stock 14 is what, 195/65 R14?
Ive gone as high as 205/75 R14. I measured once, it was like 5-6 inches further distance traveled per revolution, but the tire was a couple lbs heavier on the rim.
RE: Larger Diameter Wheels from the 14's - garage - 10-05-2010
Yeah Dropnosky has a good idea.
Rather than spending more money for wheels and tires, just get a larger tire.
The largest ive seen on a w123 is Captain Americas 300D.
I belive they are 225/75R14.
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/captains-82-300d-t-1479.html#pid16000
RE: Larger Diameter Wheels from the 14's - unaleman - 12-05-2010
there is a site called vancafe that do all things vanagon they offer 15 and 16 inch steel wheels not sure of the hub centric thing though those vanagon guys use benz wheels all the time they are pretty proud of them...
RE: Larger Diameter Wheels from the 14's - Captain America - 12-06-2010
Yeah, the tires I got were either the 225/75's or 225/70 R14. I don't remember at the moment.. They make for a nice ride though, that's for sure.