How did you compensate for the speedo/odo being out of whack? On 2/19/08, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > archer wrote: > > > > Anyone know what's the biggest circumference tire I can put on the back axle > > of an '83 300D. > > My 300SD came with bigger tires than I could easily find, they are either > 235-75R14 or 225-75R14. Got better than expected mileage driving it home > from Florida as fast as the highway patrol would allow, I think it was > 27-28mpg averaging 75-80mph. I believe your car has the same 3.07 final > drive as mine does, which is probably good gearing for 45-50mph, it's > what mbz chose to give us when our speed limit was 55mph. > I think your original tires were about 185-80R14, so 195-75 or 205-70 > wouldn't be far off. > > _______________________________________ > 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 >
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