SL/R107: Upgrading '82 280SL Wheels - What Other Models Will Fit?
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Upgrading '82 280SL Wheels - What Other Models Will Fit?
I have a RHD '82 280SL (imported from the UK) that currently has a set of 420SEL 14x6.5 Chrome rims fitted. The internal chrome on these rims is flaking and piercing holes in the tubes of the Europa 205/70R14 tyres that are fitted.
I'm located in Oz and there is little available in aftermarket wheels for the R107, so I've been looking at the various OEM wheel listings on eBay. I've run a heap of calculations on different rims through an ET (offset) calculator to see if they are suitable, however none are exactly the same. I'd really like to know how much offset I have to play with before I fowl the guards etc.
There is a set of E200 Kompressor rims 7x16H2E37 with tyres 205/55/16 listed, the ET calc tells me that they'd be 13mm closer on the inner and 1mm less on the outer. Would the 13mm be acceptable or would it cause problems?
What other Merc model rims, preferably alloy, are suitable for fitting to my SL?
Cheers.
I'm located in Oz and there is little available in aftermarket wheels for the R107, so I've been looking at the various OEM wheel listings on eBay. I've run a heap of calculations on different rims through an ET (offset) calculator to see if they are suitable, however none are exactly the same. I'd really like to know how much offset I have to play with before I fowl the guards etc.
There is a set of E200 Kompressor rims 7x16H2E37 with tyres 205/55/16 listed, the ET calc tells me that they'd be 13mm closer on the inner and 1mm less on the outer. Would the 13mm be acceptable or would it cause problems?
What other Merc model rims, preferably alloy, are suitable for fitting to my SL?
Cheers.
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Thank you for this, it is a very useful chart indeed, I had found it on a tyre dealers website yesterday and have run most of the 14",15" & 16" wheel specs through on an offset calculator. I found the C Class (W203), S Class (W126), SLK Class (R171) will suit, although none are an exact match. Finding a good 2nd hand set of the more sportier looking OEM alloys such as those on the later SLK & C200 might be a challenge.
Having said that, I have just found a new set of C200 rims on offer for $400. I reckon these may look good on the SL.
Having said that, I have just found a new set of C200 rims on offer for $400. I reckon these may look good on the SL.
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