SL/R129: What size of wheels everyone has on their SL?
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What size of wheels everyone has on their SL?
It appears that upgrading the OEM wheels are the most favorite mod that SL owners do to their cars. I am wondering what size wheels you all use? I purchased a set of 19" staggered and should arrive later in the week. For tires, I ordered 235/30/19 front and 265/30/19 rear.
For those who has 19", how is the ride and do you need to have the speedo re-calibrated?
For those who has 19", how is the ride and do you need to have the speedo re-calibrated?
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Originally Posted by elau
It appears that upgrading the OEM wheels are the most favorite mod that SL owners do to their cars. I am wondering what size wheels you all use? I purchased a set of 19" staggered and should arrive later in the week. For tires, I ordered 235/30/19 front and 265/30/19 rear.
For those who has 19", how is the ride and do you need to have the speedo re-calibrated?
For those who has 19", how is the ride and do you need to have the speedo re-calibrated?
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Originally Posted by elau
My typo. My front is 235/35/19.
So, if my setup is 235/35/19 F and 265/30/19 R. Will that work?
So, if my setup is 235/35/19 F and 265/30/19 R. Will that work?
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Thanks guys!!! I will re-order my tires tomorrow to 245/265 setup.
By the way, this is my first mod, ever!!! Hope I won't get bitten by the mod bug for a while after this one
By the way, this is my first mod, ever!!! Hope I won't get bitten by the mod bug for a while after this one
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Originally Posted by elau
Thanks guys!!! I will re-order my tires tomorrow to 245/265 setup.
By the way, this is my first mod, ever!!! Hope I won't get bitten by the mod bug for a while after this one
By the way, this is my first mod, ever!!! Hope I won't get bitten by the mod bug for a while after this one
.......just kidding.......Really you should get it right 245/35/19 front 275/30/19 rear.....good luck.....
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If you mess about with different tyre profiles, you will find the cruise control will not work. A simple test is -mark a front and rear tyre at same place (eg 90 degrees), roll car forward a short distance, if tyre marks do not line up, then generally cruise control will not work.
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Tire sizes...
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keep in mind to get the same diameter...... you would have to run tires size show here.....
225/55/16 all around
235/45/17 front 265/40/17 rear
245/40/18 front 275/35/18 rear or 285/35/18 rear (will be off dameter by 2mm but wider no problem)
245/35/19 front 275/30/19 rear or 285/30/19 rear (will be off dameter by 2mm but wider no problem)
245/35/20 front 275/30/20 (will be off dameter by about 10mm that a problem but people do it anyways)
hope this help good luck.......
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i have to disagree.... 235 front & 265 rear may not be the most aggressive setup you can run on an R129, but that does not mean that they will not work, that setup will work fine.... if the man already baught the tires, them burn them up and make sure that your next set is the recommended tire size.....
btw, im running a 265/35R18 rear & 225/40R18 front in my SLK and the cruise control works fine... also, i only have speedo error of 1-3mph tops...
btw, im running a 265/35R18 rear & 225/40R18 front in my SLK and the cruise control works fine... also, i only have speedo error of 1-3mph tops...
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i have to disagree.... 235 front & 265 rear may not be the most aggressive setup you can run on an R129, but that does not mean that they will not work, that setup will work fine.... if the man already baught the tires, them burn them up and make sure that your next set is the recommended tire size.....
btw, im running a 265/35R18 rear & 225/40R18 front in my SLK and the cruise control works fine... also, i only have speedo error of 1-3mph tops...
btw, im running a 265/35R18 rear & 225/40R18 front in my SLK and the cruise control works fine... also, i only have speedo error of 1-3mph tops...
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It appears that upgrading the OEM wheels are the most favorite mod that SL owners do to their cars. I am wondering what size wheels you all use? I purchased a set of 19" staggered and should arrive later in the week. For tires, I ordered 235/30/19 front and 265/30/19 rear.
For those who has 19", how is the ride and do you need to have the speedo re-calibrated?
For those who has 19", how is the ride and do you need to have the speedo re-calibrated?
I'm knew to the forums, so I won't post the link to where I bought these rims, but I'll share if anyone is interested.
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From: So. Cal.
SL500 2001 Formula 1 Edition;
I don't know if this helps, but just for reference, here's what mbusa.com says was standard equipment for some of the years:
2005:
2003:
2001:
1998:
1996:
1991:
2005:
Wheels Standard aluminum-alloy 5-spoke design, 8.5 x 18 front, 9.5 x 18 rear.
Tires 255/40 R18 95W front, 285/35 R18 97W rear, high performance2.
Tires 255/40 R18 95W front, 285/35 R18 97W rear, high performance2.
2003:
Wheels 7-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, 8.5J x17 front and rear.
Tires 255/45R17 98W, all-season high-performance tires.2 Collapsible compact limited use spare tire on lightweight wheel, with portable electric air compressor (plugs into lighter socket).
Tires 255/45R17 98W, all-season high-performance tires.2 Collapsible compact limited use spare tire on lightweight wheel, with portable electric air compressor (plugs into lighter socket).
2001:
Wheels 8.5Jx18 front and 9.5Jx18 rear aluminum alloy, AMG monoblock thin-spoke design.1
Tires Steel belted radial 245/40ZR18 front and 275/35ZR18 rear, high-performance.1,2
Tires Steel belted radial 245/40ZR18 front and 275/35ZR18 rear, high-performance.1,2
Wheels Aluminum-alloy 8Jx16H2, 6-hole design.
Tires SBR performance steel-belted radial 255/55R16 100H all-season.
Tires SBR performance steel-belted radial 255/55R16 100H all-season.
Tires Steel-belted radials. Performance 225/55ZR16.
Wheels aluminum-alloy 8.0Jx16 H2.
Wheels aluminum-alloy 8.0Jx16 H2.
Wheels 8.0Jx16H2 aluminum alloy.
Tires 225/55 ZR 16 steel-belted radial
Tires 225/55 ZR 16 steel-belted radial
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From: Socal
1991 300sl 5 speed manual
If money is no object. Then 20s plus the correct lowering height and tire size, plus shocks and springs will make quite a ride. I have no ride problems with this set up. It did cost a bunch though
Rims 5,800
Tires 1,700
Shocks springs plus instal 800
JJ
Rims 5,800
Tires 1,700
Shocks springs plus instal 800
JJ
