I've got a 1983 300SD. When my tires wore out, I bought a set of new
later model (1985) MB chrome rims which were 15 inch'ers. Also bought
Michelin 205/65 - 15 tires.
Same tire diameter, so the speed is the same, and handling is much
better. Now, 15 inch tires are more $$ than 14 inch'ers, but did I do the
right thing, for the swich-over..??

You absolutely did the right thing.

In article <Osw_h.26707$IJ3.18850@trnddc07>,
"X X X X X X X" <restith3 (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote:

If you think so you did.
You traded ride for handling; for a price.

So those 16 inche'rs fit under der fenders also..? Any rubbing anywhere, or
scraping..? How's about low-profile tires.., any special size come to
mind..?? Thanks for the info so far..!!


Old Serge..,
SoCal..

I had 16" on my 380SE... I used 225-50R16... you can also use 225-55R16...
which is a better size.

But if you do so, the gap between the tire and the body will look big and
and 'floating' look.... It wasn't a problem for me because I lowered the car
with Eibach sport springs.

No rubbing as long you get the right offset and tire size. Heck, you can put
in 17" if you want too... when I first saw my car, it had 235-45R17...
Monster... in 1993 and I told the dealer to take it off... It wasn't a
greatest looking thing... chrome on white car...