Tons of room in a W116's wheel wells. Mine had BIG tires on it when I bought it, like 215,225, or 235R78-14. Got something like 28mpg driving it home from Florida, the low rpm tires might have had something to do with that. Mitch. > On April 13, 2017 at 12:30 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://tiresize.com/calculator/ > > 205 will be about 2 inches greater diameter than 185 > width will be close to 1 inch greater > actual speed will be about 65 mph when speedo shows 60 mph > > Not huge differences so long as there is enough room in the wheelwell. > If the price is right, put them on and try them. > If it does not seem right, re-sell the tires and get some different ones. > > RB > > > On 13/04/2017 10:40 AM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes wrote: > > A question for the tire specialists on the list if you would please. I have > > a 1980 300SD which originally was designed for 185 70 14 tires. I've always > > run 195 70 14 tires for the past 20+ years. I have the opportunity to get a > > set of new Hankook 205 75 14 tires for free or cheap. Would this size be > > ok? I know some people use 205 70 14. The brand is not an issue as I don't > > drive much. My current Michelin tires are dry rotting from age and need > > replaced even for short driving. > > Thanks for any suggestions and advice. > > Best Wishes, > > Roger > > Roger Hale > > Dinnerware Classics, Inc. > > Monroe, Ga. > > 770-267-0850 > > www.dinnerwareclassics.com > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
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