SL/R129: Norman in Spain
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From: Abbotsford, BC, Canada
1999 SL 500 & 2011 E 550 4Matic
You can jump to another forum at MBWold that deals strictly with tires and rims:
https://mbworld.org/forums/forumdisp...sprune=30&f=36
I recently saw a link posted (I can not remember where and have not been able to find it quickly) to get to a place in Tirerack's web site where you can see a side view of the R129 with various rims on it. It showed an amazing selection. Somkething like 30 different types of rims.
Maybe someone else can tell you where that was. Or you can find it for yourself.
Congratulations on buying the SL 500. Happy motoring!
https://mbworld.org/forums/forumdisp...sprune=30&f=36
I recently saw a link posted (I can not remember where and have not been able to find it quickly) to get to a place in Tirerack's web site where you can see a side view of the R129 with various rims on it. It showed an amazing selection. Somkething like 30 different types of rims.
Maybe someone else can tell you where that was. Or you can find it for yourself.
Congratulations on buying the SL 500. Happy motoring!
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Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Abbotsford, BC, Canada
1999 SL 500 & 2011 E 550 4Matic
Found it
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...0&autoModClar=
Just double click on the wheel size under ech wheel picture. The car then has those rims installed for you to see.
There is a section on the site that focus on tire size. That may be more in line with answering your original question.
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...0&autoModClar=
Just double click on the wheel size under ech wheel picture. The car then has those rims installed for you to see.
There is a section on the site that focus on tire size. That may be more in line with answering your original question.
Last edited by ChrisB; Nov 13, 2005 at 03:33 PM.
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From: Atlanta, Ga.- Sarasota, Fl.
Mercedes: 1998 SL500, 1997 S500, 1998 SLK230 K
It might help to read my thead "before and after pics of my 98 500 sl" There I give all the info. on wheels and tires Which by the way I bought from www.tirerack.com.
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From: Byblos,Lebanon
SL 55 , Infinity FX37, Aprilia Caponord Rally
Hi Norman,good luck with your SL.
Did you want to upsize wheels or stick to 16"..
I think on 16 you cannot go more than 225's..
If you go up to 18's...which is the best size for the SL in my humble opinion,
then you need 9x18 fronts and 10x18 rears..with 245/40/18 and 275/35/18
respectively...the arches will be full and you will have a balanced car...
albeit with some wind noise from the big tires..
I think it is useless to upgrade to 17's..you might as well keep your 16's...
and 19's are too big..your tires will touch....
The choice is yours....
Did you want to upsize wheels or stick to 16"..
I think on 16 you cannot go more than 225's..
If you go up to 18's...which is the best size for the SL in my humble opinion,
then you need 9x18 fronts and 10x18 rears..with 245/40/18 and 275/35/18
respectively...the arches will be full and you will have a balanced car...
albeit with some wind noise from the big tires..
I think it is useless to upgrade to 17's..you might as well keep your 16's...
and 19's are too big..your tires will touch....
The choice is yours....
