Thought I had a picture of them in the archives, but apparently not. Will try to post a current picture of tires w/ bolts and clearance(s) real soon now... :^)
-Barton
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Alan Boucher <alstheone@...> wrote:
>
> On 4/28/2011 6:53 PM, Barton wrote:
> >
> > I recently put on a set of Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S ( 225/55 R16's)
> > on 16" rims instead of the 15" Bundt's that I was running on. No
> > question the car feels like it's on rails and had noticeably more
> > traction this winter than last in snow/ice/slush w/out being a winter
> > tire. Took some time/effort to get these mounted and running right,
> > but once those issues were sorted, I've been very happy. These rims
> > came with spacing shims for the front wheels which provide enough
> > clearance not to rub against the tie rod ends, (although it seems
> > there is still a little when the wheel is fully locked on either side,
> > and apparently enough that the tire (not the rim) managed to
> > eat through the front right wear sensor cable to the back of the disc
> > brake housing))!!
> >
> > (btw, where do I get a new/longer cable? Front brakes still good but
> > would like to know when the front right one is going)
> >
> > In addition to extra spacing shims, there are special Mercedes
> > "stretch bolts" which are almost 6" - 8" in depth with are used to
> > mount these rims. I managed to snap 3 of 5 on one wheel, 1 of 5 on
> > another wheel. I had them drilled out and replaced with original
> > Mercedes dealer lugs for these rims....(owch)...Total for the tire
> > from Tire Rack, mounted/balanced/sorted - approx $900....
> >
> > As expected, I definitely give up some acceleration speed due to the
> > different size tires, may not have a correct speedo w/out adding a bit
> > to it and no doubt these rims and tires probably put more tress/strain
> > on the suspension (which is brand new upfront), but the ride seems to
> > be worth it and I should get 50k mi out of the lot.
> >
> > Still have the original 1984 Conti factory spare on Bundt salvaged
> > from the donor car in the trunk. I put about 300 mi on it after
> > swapping engines and just to make sure it was still good, then put it
> > back in the trunk. :^)
> >
> > -Barton
> >
> > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, "carter061832"
> > <carter061832@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I would like to hear recommendations for new tires for my car. i
> > wanted tires with the following size 205 70 14 , but the selection is
> > very limited. I am considering the Michelin hydro edge, yes they
> > pricey and only available in 195 70 14.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> >
> >
> What kind of rims were you using? I've got 87 16" rims from my 560SEL
> on my 83 300SD with no problems.
>
No comments:
Post a Comment