E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Arrow Finally they're here!

I finally got my H&R springs

Also, I'm getting new tires soon. I have 215/55/16...so i was thinking 205/50/16? Maybe 45 since i'll be lowering it?


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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Looks sexy. When ya gonna put em in?
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Hopefully sometime this coming week when I get my oil changed.
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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nice dood... i wana see the pics of it dorped

i am geting a diff lowering set.... its gone lower it almost the same but another .5inch more.

hey is it hard to change the springs?
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Not really if you have the correct spring compressor. You don't really need a spring compressor for the rear just the front. You gotta watch out and do it slow because you don't want a spring to pop in your face.
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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I'm still looking for new tires. What are some nice highly rated high performance all-season tires in 205/50 around 100$ max per tire?

I'm just looking for any suggestions..
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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does anyone have a clue as to what size those pads are?
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does anyone have a clue as to what size those pads are?
look under it on the side there are some rubber little bumps... however many bumps there are thats the size aight
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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does anyone have a clue as to what size those pads are?
EDIT***** they are number 2/// i can see the little bumps on the pics
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Thanks, that's better I guess!

I wanted to go lower bump pads, but since they came with the springs I guess I'll leave em alone. It'll be fine for now
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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yeah dude, don't mess around with the springs... i had one pop in my face even using the correct spring compressor. it scared the ****e out of me and maybe hurt my hearing a bit, but no more than the average concert, lol. but needless to say, i could've taken a spring right in the dome.
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yeah dude, don't mess around with the springs... i had one pop in my face even using the correct spring compressor. it scared the ****e out of me and maybe hurt my hearing a bit, but no more than the average concert, lol. but needless to say, i could've taken a spring right in the dome.
My dad's friend is a Merc mechanic. Mostly w124, w126, etc..

So he's going to do it for me and I'll assist as much as possible (because it's being done for free)
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Oh, and the tires..

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&load_rating=G
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So, Why do you plan to decrease the width of the tire size... I would stick with 215...
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I decided i'm going to go with the 215 come to think of it. I want the side wall more squared off in looks. Not round like my current 55's. Would the sidewall of a 225/45/17 be similar to 215/50/16 in looks?
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Originally Posted by STLe320
I decided i'm going to go with the 215 come to think of it. I want the side wall more squared off in looks. Not round like my current 55's. Would the sidewall of a 225/45/17 be similar to 215/50/16 in looks?
it all comes down to Tire Brand and Model
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Final decision on tires:

Bridgestone G-Force

I want these for my car...
But my dad's keeping them for his SL...



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