1992 230e

[FLYPOGGER]

While I love the look of the wheels on my car, I cringe when I hit a pothole.
So I have bought a set of 8 hole wheels. In my first year of ownership, I've driven two thousand miles.
These wheels are 6 and a half Js, 15", They came fitted with some made in China branded tyres and only 185/65, should be 195/65.
While the car is still on lower springs I'm hoping the deeper profile will improve the ride.
This is the question:
There is a huge range of tyres out there, which usually come with 3 criteria. Rolling resistance, dB level and wet grip.
Almost seems pointless buying a premium brand tyre for the miles I cover, the tyres will have aged beyond their safe life expectancy before they're anywhere near worn out.

Anyone have any recommendations and prices?

 

[slade1]

I would replace all the springs to original ride height if you are looking for smooth ride.
As you sat tyre should be 196/65. Loose the Chinese tyres and fit correct mid range tyres.

 

[optimusprime]

Yes put it back to how it was made to be the firrst day out of Mercedes .But she looks god .

 

[optimusprime]

Should have said ---good not god lol

 

[FLYPOGGER]

Should have said ---good not god lol

 

[ChipChop]

The £70 ish copy Klann type spring compressors for sale on ebay etc are not bad if you did want to change the springs back to OE. I have one and replaced a front diesel spring on my w201 190d without dying. A perilous task being in such close proximity to a highly compressed Mercedes spring but the one i bought showed no signs of stress doing the job.

 

[FLYPOGGER]

The £70 ish copy Klann type spring compressors for sale on ebay etc are not bad if you did want to change the springs back to OE. I have one and replaced a front diesel spring on my w201 190d without dying. A perilous task being in such close proximity to a highly compressed Mercedes spring but the one i bought showed no signs of stress doing the job.

 

[FLYPOGGER]

I'll have to see how the lowered car on standard wheels handles potholes. If I were to change the springs, it wouldn't be the car that I bought.
Last time I changed springs was in the 1970's on my Mk2 Cortina. Spring clamps weren't as substantial then. Front springs seem and easy DIY job, rear springs less so.

 

[ChipChop]

I'll have to see how the lowered car on standard wheels handles potholes. If I were to change the springs, it wouldn't be the car that I bought.
Last time I changed springs was in the 1970's on my Mk2 Cortina. Spring clamps weren't as substantial then. Front springs seem and easy DIY job, rear springs less so.

You would need a specific type of spring compressor, originally manufactured by a company called Klann tools, to change the front springs on your w124. Ordinary spring clamps are just not up to the job on w124 & w201 springs. The article below explains all.

Mercedes-Benz W124 Front Strut and Spring Replacement | 1986-1995 E-Class | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article

Improve the handling of your car by replacing your front struts and springs.

www.pelicanparts.com

 

[FLYPOGGER]

You would need a specific type of spring compressor, originally manufactured by a company called Klann tools, to change the front springs on your w124. Ordinary spring clamps are just not up to the job on w124 & w201 springs. The article below explains all.

Mercedes-Benz W124 Front Strut and Spring Replacement | 1986-1995 E-Class | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article

Improve the handling of your car by replacing your front struts and springs.

www.pelicanparts.com

I've looked into it before