Larger Diameter Wheels from the 14's
Larger Diameter Wheels from the 14's
1983 300D Turbo Diesel
BerlinerWillie
10-05-2010, 10:30 AM #1My 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.
1983 300D Turbo Diesel
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.
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.
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.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
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.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
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/capt...l#pid16000
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
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/capt...l#pid16000
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
12-06-2010, 04:48 PM #6Yeah, 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.
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
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