190E with 7J x 16 H2 ET37

[farmerbloke]

Hi,

I've bought a 1992 190E with 7J x 16 H2 ET37 alloys fitted. It wasn't long before I discovered the front tyres were hitting the arches on uneven road surfaces, so it's lucky I also insisted on taking the original wheels. The alloys were fitted with 205/55 R16. The gearing seemed all wrong as well. It's a much happier bunny with the original wheels.

Are the wheels totally unsuitable or would a different tyre choice have corrected the problems?

If anyone wants a set of these wheels they're probably for sale.

Cheers, Farmerbloke.

 

[willy]

the wheel size is ok and should be fine with 205/50/R16, worth checking your front shocks as weak shocks don't help either

 

[Chris Murray]

W201 is at the top of this chart:
http://www.murray-systems.com/mercedes_wheel_fitments.pdf
16x7 would require 225/45R16