I think the OP was more concerned about choices which in the 14" are
pretty limited. I went with a 205 65 15 on the 240 and the 300SDL and
they felt "beefier". The factory is closest to 205 70 14 as the OP
says. The 205 15 gives you much more choices. But you have to get new
rims of course! The factory MB rims off the W126 in 1986> are 15" and
there are lots of them around. One time hit for more choices on
tires?? YMMV.
Ben near Detroit
On 4/26/2011 11:17 PM, BStromsoe wrote:
> Tire discussions have abounded in this group over the years. My 2
> cents = unless you are driving abnormally (climbing mtns, off roading,
> on the autobahn daily), go with the mfg recommended size and quality.
> They paid those German Benz engineers well to come up with optimum
> round town sizes. This from a 70 year old who always ran odd sizes on
> other vehicles for various reasons.
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* carter061832 <carter061832@yahoo.com>
> *To:* diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Tue, April 26, 2011 4:49:14 PM
> *Subject:* [diesel_mercedes] New Tires for 83 300 CD
>
> 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
>
>
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