SL129 What size tyres for these rims...

[keysl]

Have a '94 SL. The rim sizes are 18x8 on the front and 18x8.5 on the back. They are the regular AMG reps you see on a lot of SL's from this era.

It's currently sat on (what I think are the wrong size)

Front - 235/40 18
Rear - 265/35 18

I think the correct sizes would be....

Front - 245/40 18

Rear - 275/35 18

Am I on the right track?

Thanks

 

[d w124]

I think they`re the just about the maxx you can get,so they`re right

 

[keysl]

I think they`re the just about the maxx you can get,so they`re right

The ones it's on now? Or the one's I think it should be on (from the reference sticky?)

 

[d w124]

The ones it's on now? Or the one's I think it should be on (from the reference sticky?)

The ones you have now

 

[keysl]

The ones you have now

Thanks

On a separate note, decided against the Pano roof. For 9 months of the year the hard top will be sat in the garage so I just can't justify the costs.

Basically the issues that need resolving are a little paint on the lower plastics, tear in the driver's bolster, wheel edge refurb to make immaculate.

I could use the car "as is" of course, however even with the above work undertaken I'd say I was still ahead of the game price wise.

Thanks again for the help on this (and other threads.) I think I'm all "new owner questions" out!

 

[AclassBP]

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[keysl]

Thanks, but that website is dead...

 

[cass]

don`t know if it`s any use but you mentioned a tear in the seat bolster, I can recommend Advanced Car Trimmers,unit 11-13,Warley Rd., Blackpool. TEL. 01253 357738 I have used him in the past & find he does a good job at a reasonable price,hope this is of some help.

 

[AkisGr]

Have a '94 SL. The rim sizes are 18x8 on the front and 18x8.5 on the back. They are the regular AMG reps you see on a lot of SL's from this era.

It's currently sat on (what I think are the wrong size)

Front - 235/40 18
Rear - 265/35 18

I think the correct sizes would be....

Front - 245/40 18

Rear - 275/35 18

Am I on the right track?

Thanks

Your rear wheel should be 9.5 to put 275/35 tyre on it. You say yours is 8.5. So I think u can't put tyres of such dimensions on an 8.5 wheel.
For the front though,there's a small possibility that you could use a 245/40 on an 18x8.
Though its usually a dimension for 18x.8.5 ,and not for an 18x8.

Btw, how is the ride in your car? I see it's lowered and the wheels look at the maximum potential size for the car.
(seeing the photo,i would suggest not changing tyre sizes. Cause the whole tyre-wheel diameter is at its max.You'll have issues if u decide on bigger tyre profile on the front and rear.)

 

[bing]

Your existing set up on AMG replicas is fine !

The correct alloy fitment/size for the tyre size that you're suggesting are :

Fronts - 8.5 x 18
Rear - 10 x 18

 

[BTB 500]

For the front though,there's a small possibility that you could use a 245/40 on an 18x8.
Though its usually a dimension for 18x.8.5 ,and not for an 18x8.

245/40 tyre is listed for both 8" and 8.5" AMG rims:

Mercedes-Benz Fitting Chart and Wheel Fitment Guide | Alloy Wheels Direct

 

[MD5]

The op is August 2010, and his last post was selling my old pano roof about three years ago!

 

[AkisGr]

245/40 tyre is listed for both 8" and 8.5" AMG rims:

Mercedes-Benz Fitting Chart and Wheel Fitment Guide | Alloy Wheels Direct

It seems you're right,but it doesn't really matter.
Unless we find a time machine.