E-Class (W210) 1995-2002: E 200, E 220D, E 240, E 290TD, E 300TD, E 200, E 240, E 280, E 320, E 420, E 430 (Wagon, Touring, 4Matic)

E320 tires questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Aug 8, 2024 | 08:53 AM
  #1  
Swissman564's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2024
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
From: Lewes, DE
1996 Mercedes-Benz E320
E320 tires questions

Greetings All, I'm a new member but a longtime German car fanatic. (currently own 7) I purchased a mint condition '96 E320 (my second) with 42K original miles. My questions are these: 1. What is the widest tire I can safely mount on the stock rims? 2. Can anyone recommend reliable web sources for researching tire and wheel options for this car? I'm looking forward to learning more about this wonderful car

from you experts. Thanks in advance!
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2024 | 11:28 PM
  #2  
davmil2002's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 125
Likes: 19
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
320e
Sorry, nothing relevant to add but, what a beauty! Like a barn find or something - looks brandie new.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2024 | 07:50 AM
  #3  
bbirdwell's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Veteran: Army
10 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 3,973
Likes: 1,320
From: Republic of Texas
'99 and '05 E55 AMG
Just pull a search on "rim width versus tire size". Lots of charts out there.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2024 | 09:33 AM
  #4  
Swissman564's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2024
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
From: Lewes, DE
1996 Mercedes-Benz E320
Thank you!
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2024 | 09:34 AM
  #5  
Swissman564's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2024
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
From: Lewes, DE
1996 Mercedes-Benz E320
I purchased it on BringATrailer. One owner car from Florida. Thanks for the comment!
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2024 | 11:09 PM
  #6  
Bdevil82's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 117
Likes: 26
From: NC
2011 E350 4Matic Wagon 2002 E430 2004 SL500
Other than a "zero plus" tire size (see Tire Rack) you are talking about replacing your beautiful wheels. The AMG E55 wheels will fit, there are knock-offs out there, what is your goal with this car?
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2024 | 09:28 AM
  #7  
Swissman564's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2024
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
From: Lewes, DE
1996 Mercedes-Benz E320
Originally Posted by Bdevil82
Other than a "zero plus" tire size (see Tire Rack) you are talking about replacing your beautiful wheels. The AMG E55 wheels will fit, there are knock-offs out there, what is your goal with this car?
I have toyed with the idea of replacing the wheels but would rather not. I agree that they are beautiful ! I just think the overall look of the car might be improved by mounting beefier tires. I also have a slight shimmy in the front at around 60mph which the guys at my tire shop can’t seem to completely rid me of so I’m guessing it’s a minor tire defect. I did contact Tire Rack yesterday and was informed that 225’s and 235’s could be mounted on the stock wheels. Thanks for your reply!
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:40 PM.

story-0
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

Slideshow: Mercedes has never been afraid to experiment, and some of its strangest ideas turned out to be surprisingly successful.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-1
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

Sideshow: A Middle Eastern tuner has transformed the Mercedes-AMG G 63 into an open-top special, replacing nearly every exterior panel in the process.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 15:29:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

Slideshow: Six gift ideas your AMG loving dad or grad will cherish.

By | 2026-06-03 17:26:18


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

Slideshow: Sometimes AMG builds fast sedans. Other times, it builds twin-turbo V12 land missiles and six-wheeled off-road monsters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 17:59:58


VIEW MORE
story-4
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-8
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE