225/50R16 on a w123
225/50R16 on a w123
Will it clear okay?
Putting 16's on my w123 and wanting a little wider tire, but don't know how wide I can go.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
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Has anyone tried a tire this wide on a w123?
Will it clear okay?
Putting 16's on my w123 and wanting a little wider tire, but don't know how wide I can go.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
06-26-2014, 03:20 PM #2I think mine are 225/55 R16 but I could be mistaken, I'll check later and try to get a picture from the front or back to give you an idea
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
Okay cool, I was just going to go with the 225/50 because it keeps it kind of closer to the original tire height to keep my speedo correct.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
06-26-2014, 11:57 PM #4My bad, mine are 205/55r16, outside tire diameter is the same as stock and my speedo reads within a couple mph of what the gps on my phone says. So the size you're talking about would be wider, not sure how wide your wheels are. I don't understand tire sizes, why they can't just put wheel diameter, sidewall height, and width, I don't know.
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
205 = total width, 55 = height of sidewall in percentage of width, R = radial tyre, 16 = wheel diameter. And then the index number for the load rating, p.e. 95 (=690kg), H = 210km/h / 130MPH. Truck tyres are often given the cross-section in inches. P.e. 37X12.5 (37" dia, 12.5" height). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code#ExamplesTyre code reading is the motorist's algebra
205/55 R16
215/55 R16
225/50 R16
^these are the possible 16" tyre sizes for W123s. Depending on the wheel's width. A 225 on a 7" wheel might be a bit hard pressed, a 205 on a 8" wheel is bit stretched and the wheel touches the curb before the tyre
These are 205/55s on a 8" rim:
![[Image: 205er-2.jpg]](http://jan-wulf.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/205er-2.jpg)
^they had to be shot on the wheel with a tyre bomb!
205/55 seem to be pretty cheap & available, I'd go with them. 215/55 & 225/50s are expensive, as far as I observed.
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DiseaselWeasel
06-27-2014, 04:03 AM #5They do 205 = total width, 55 = height of sidewall in percentage of width, R = radial tyre, 16 = wheel diameter. And then the index number for the load rating, p.e. 95 (=690kg), H = 210km/h / 130MPH. Truck tyres are often given the cross-section in inches. P.e. 37X12.5 (37" dia, 12.5" height). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code#Examples
Tyre code reading is the motorist's algebra
205/55 R16
215/55 R16
225/50 R16
^these are the possible 16" tyre sizes for W123s. Depending on the wheel's width. A 225 on a 7" wheel might be a bit hard pressed, a 205 on a 8" wheel is bit stretched and the wheel touches the curb before the tyre
These are 205/55s on a 8" rim:
^they had to be shot on the wheel with a tyre bomb!
205/55 seem to be pretty cheap & available, I'd go with them. 215/55 & 225/50s are expensive, as far as I observed.
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But I am not much of a fan of the "stretched" look, I like the tire to protect my rim, but just not as much as the stock 14" tires
Pretty sure I am going to go with a 225/50R16 in General G-max tires.
Not too bad on price, and they are suppose to wear very well, plus they look cool
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
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I have 7" rims
But I am not much of a fan of the "stretched" look, I like the tire to protect my rim, but just not as much as the stock 14" tires
Pretty sure I am going to go with a 225/50R16 in General G-max tires.
Not too bad on price, and they are suppose to wear very well, plus they look cool
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
06-28-2014, 03:17 PM #8They're gonna stick way out on the sides methinks
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
I have googled it, and it doesn't really buldge at all surprisingly, Ill order them this week hopefully and report back!
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
DiseaselWeasel
07-02-2014, 07:36 AM #10On the front it'll be too wide...
Front 7x16 @ 205/55, rear 8x16 @ 225/50:
![[Image: 028-mercedes-mercedes-benz-c123-w123-cou...ssiker.jpg]](http://files.mercedes-fans.de/images/2013/09/028-mercedes-mercedes-benz-c123-w123-coupe-youngtimer-klassiker.jpg)
(07-02-2014, 07:36 AM)DiseaselWeasel On the front it'll be too wide...
Front 7x16 @ 205/55, rear 8x16 @ 225/50:
That car looks good...
Do you know if it is stock ride height? my 300D looks to sit higher than that.
Looking again at that photo I'm almost positive my car sits higher than that 280. But I don't know if it will be enough, those 225's on the back look pretty tight...
Thank you for posting that, I haven't ordered them yet, and Im glad.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
(07-02-2014, 07:36 AM)DiseaselWeasel On the front it'll be too wide...
Front 7x16 @ 205/55, rear 8x16 @ 225/50:
That car looks good...
Do you know if it is stock ride height? my 300D looks to sit higher than that.
Looking again at that photo I'm almost positive my car sits higher than that 280. But I don't know if it will be enough, those 225's on the back look pretty tight...
Thank you for posting that, I haven't ordered them yet, and Im glad.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
DiseaselWeasel
07-02-2014, 01:54 PM #12Lowered, yes. Here's more: http://www.mercedes-fans.de/autoderwoche...80/start=0
What part rubs on your 280?
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
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Pics soon to come
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
215/55R16s are in the tire shop, I just have to get them mounted up and make sure they fit!
Pics soon to come
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
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![[Image: BAFD8AD5-7002-401E-9BB1-098D12C9781D_zpsxd1il0oa.jpg]](http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p677/mfsuper90/mercedes/BAFD8AD5-7002-401E-9BB1-098D12C9781D_zpsxd1il0oa.jpg)
Guess I will soon be learning how to roll a fender!
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
Well I found out driving on a rough road today, that when the suspension compresses the tire will catch the fender lip. Luckily it only ripped a little rubber off the tire and didn't ruin my brand new tires.
Guess I will soon be learning how to roll a fender!
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
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![[Image: FalkonSig.png]](http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t162/DanielWGK2/designs/FalkonSig.png)
(08-10-2014, 06:10 PM)DanielK In Vintage Mercedes, fender rolls you.
Those fender lips are made of 10 gauge cold rolled tungsten from what I can tell. Have fun!
My fender rolling job sure isn't the prettiest, but it wasn't that tough. I just used a old wooden baseball bat and bent the lip up.
About a 20-25 minute job
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
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(08-10-2014, 06:10 PM)DanielK In Vintage Mercedes, fender rolls you.
Those fender lips are made of 10 gauge cold rolled tungsten from what I can tell. Have fun!
My fender rolling job sure isn't the prettiest, but it wasn't that tough. I just used a old wooden baseball bat and bent the lip up.
About a 20-25 minute job
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
Pomidori, they are Voxx rims. No longer in production according to their website. I bought them off a fellow member on the forum a couple years ago and just got them put on.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
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Sorry Daniel, haven't got picture of my crappy fender rolling job yet :p
Pomidori, they are Voxx rims. No longer in production according to their website. I bought them off a fellow member on the forum a couple years ago and just got them put on.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
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