I just scored a set of 16x8" (ET11) AMG rims off of ebay (see attached pics). These will be mounted on my '81 300TD. What tire size should I go with, 225/50, 225/55, 215/50, 215/55, 205/50 or 205/55?

BTW, I currently have 14" chrome bundt rims mounted with 195/75 tires. I will be selling these rims once I mount the 16" AMG wheels.

Gary

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Play around with http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html to see how the diameter will change.

225/50, 215/50 and 205/50 are much smaller than what you have now.

215/55 is closest but probably an uncommon size.

225/55 and 205/60 are a shade bigger than what you have now.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

On my SD I mounted rims with a larger offset and I used 225/60. You may be able to get away with the same.

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Make sure you post pics of the wheels when you get them mounted. I'm looking for some nice benz wheels as well.


Kamil

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Cool, I have the 15" versions...............not the Bundt cake rims..

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