W123 wheels on W126?

[Llewelyn]

I'm about to become owner of a 280se W126. I have an unemployed (and bascially, scrap) W123 280CE which has 14" alloys with quite decent 195/70 tyres on.

Will they fit the W126 saloon? The Big List of Wheels lists the W126 with 14x6 wheels (among several others) but since it doesn't list the W123 I can't tell if they're the same.

 

[ianrandom]

What's the 'et' marking on the intended wheels?

 

[coalville126]

If I'm not mistaken, the 14" Mexican hat or bundts on both 123 & 126 have similar offset - ET 30.

126's run on 205/70 VR14 on 6.5" wide, whilst the 123 are on slightly smaller 195/70, usually lower speed rated HR tyres and 6" wide if I'm not mistaken - haven't had them out of the garage for a while after I had 15" wheels, for a better choice of tyres.

So the short answer is yes.

 

[ianrandom]

Yup, its all about the offset. You're probably fine but if its too high you'll not clear the brake calipers or something else.

 

[Llewelyn]

the W123 ones are mexican hat from a 280CE. Got 195/70 on them currently.

 

[coalville126]

You won't have any issues as yours being a 280se is the early 126 with smaller brake discs.

 

[dinoy]

same for w107 as those off w126 models for better ride than the thinner w123 variants

 

[Llewelyn]

well it's got some quite decent 16" on it with a nice set of Pirelli tyres, so wheel swapping is on hold for now. (not sure what tyres, quite low profile though)

might keep the 14" ones as a backup though

 

[ianrandom]

Got any pics?

 

[coalville126]

got any pics?

+1

 

[Llewelyn]

pix in the other thread.