Not something I'd play with, stick to factory with circumference. You're better off just pushing a little less hard on the gas pedal to save the bit of gas different tires would make.
Ed 300E On 19/02/2008, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Anyone know what's the biggest circumference tire I can put on the back > axle > of an '83 300D. Not worried about handling because it's only driven > around > the county; usually at not more than 45-50 mph. Want to see if the mpg > can > be boosted like I boosted it on my '67 200D. > Thanks, > Gerry > --------------------------------------- > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > the irony is that to most people in most situations, tall and narrow is > a > > lot better than short and wide. short and wide are thought to look > cooler > > though, which is all that matters to most in the end. > > On Feb 19, 2008 4:48 PM, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I > > tried to tell a young aquaintence of mine that. Four expensive tires > and > > and two rims later, he agreed. > >> Peter > > >> >From: Scott Ritchey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> >Low profile tires can give very tight "riding on rails" steering but > >> >they are more vulnerable to potholes, etc. But the main point is that > >> >the suspension has to be designed for the tires. Low profile tires > >> >require a "soft" suspension because the tire has so little give. Put a > >> >lower profile tire on a car than it was designed for and you get a > real > >> >harsh ride ...the suspension is too stiff for the tire. > >> >Ritchey > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
