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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
It is just one size up in width with a corresponding reduction in height aspect ratio. They should not impact your speedo/odo accuracy much if any. If they are good tires I would keep them and go back to stock when buying new. IMHO they ride and handle best with the size tires they were designed for.
Tom W
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The argument that the OE tires are the tires that "handle best" must be taken with some skepticism.
The W126 was originally provided with 195-70-14 tires. Later in life, the identical chassis was offered with 205-65-15 tires. A rather significant difference for virtually no change in chassis design.
So, if the smaller 195-70-14's are preferred because they "handle best"..........you'd have to make the conclusion that the M/B engineers were clueless when they upsized the tires to 205-65-15's.
In general, a lower profile tire will handle better. The ride might be compromised, but, like all tire and wheel decisions, there is no panacea.
On the W-126, there is no argument. The 15" tires with a lower profile are clearly the better choice.