I put 205s I got for the 126 on the front of the 300TD. THey did not
rub, but they don't handl right and they don't look right. They
won't help anything (except your wallet if you already own 205s) I
do not recommend 205s on a 124.
So does anyone on this list run 205/60R15 tires on a 124? I'd like to stay
with the factory rating, but I'm considering whatever trade-off may be
required if I can save $100 or so.
I suspect the trade-off will be in fuel consumption (worse), speedometer
accuracy, and handling; I'd like to know more about the handling part.
-Max
-----Original Message-----
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 11:59 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?
These 195 tires are getting to be a problem to find if my experience is
any indication. And MBs seem to require a particular load rating due to
the general heavy nature and handling requirements, which are even more
difficult to find in a 195 (if you follow the rules) for these older
cars. 205s seem easier to find for the application, I'm not sure that
small difference will make much difference to anything noticeable, but
I'm sure there is some aspect to that I am not aware of.
--R
On 12/10/2010 6:34 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Worn suspension on my '87 wagon has killed the Continental ContiProContact
tires after about 40k miles. I'm in the process of rebuilding rear
suspension and installing new front struts, and I need to decide which
replacement tires to get. Unfortunately Tire Rack had the latest version
of
the ContiProContact is on back order (195/65R15 in the 91H service
rating),
so I've spent some time looking for something else.
Should I go with the 205/60 tires? It looks like there's more variety and
lower prices for that profile tire.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD 332k miles
'95 E300 277k miles
'73 Balboa 20
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