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08-10-2007, 03:13 AM
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Looking for suggestions for R320CDI wheel and tire upgrade
I have a 2007 R320CDI with the stock 17x7.5" wheels, Michelin Latitude tires and the airmatic suspension.
There are several wheels which interest me in terms of a platform for a full summer performance tire, in either 19" or 20". Has anyone had any experience with any of the "accessory" MB OEM wheels? I like the 19"x8.5" AMG style III 5 spokes, and the 20" AMG style VI, as well as several of the 19 and 20 inch 8.5" wheels (Alanz, Sadalmelik (sp>) that are in the R-class accessory catalog. Also I see that the is mention in the owner's manual about an "MO" designation on the sidewall for a Mercedes approved tire? Is this for real or can I use a performance tire like the Goodyear Eagle F1GSD3? Is the R-class suspension really "tuned" for certain brands of tire or will a good grippy tires transform the handling. I do tend to drive very fast occasionally when the mood strikes, and the wimpy stock tires squeal a bit too readily for my stealthy goals with my R. Does either bigger wheel size really beat you up in terms of ride? If so I was also looking at the 18x8" 10 spokes; they look pretty cool also. Also, one other thing.. it looks like the offsets are a bit different between R class and ML and GL wheels. Does this mean I can't use a GL OEM wheel? Any thoughts/experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bob
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Bob Roe Lehigh Valley PA USA 1973 Olds 88, 1972 MB 280SE, 1978 Datsun 280Z, 1971 Ford T-Bird, 1972 Olds 88, 1983 Nissan Sentra, 1985 Sentra, 1973 230.6, 1990 Acura Integra, 1991 Volvo 940GLE wagon, 1983 300SD, 1984 300SD, 1995 Subaru Legacy L wagon, 2002 Mountaineer, 1991 300TE wagon, 2008 Murano, 2007 R320CDI 4Matic 52K, some Hyundai, 2008 BMW 535xi wagon, all gone... currently 2007 Honda Odyssey Touring, 2014 E350 4matic Last edited by Robert W. Roe; 08-26-2007 at 01:31 AM. 
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08-26-2007, 01:42 AM
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Would a question like this be more appropriate for the R-class forum?
I don't usually post to this forum and I just wanted to give this post a bump anyway...
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Bob Roe Lehigh Valley PA USA 1973 Olds 88, 1972 MB 280SE, 1978 Datsun 280Z, 1971 Ford T-Bird, 1972 Olds 88, 1983 Nissan Sentra, 1985 Sentra, 1973 230.6, 1990 Acura Integra, 1991 Volvo 940GLE wagon, 1983 300SD, 1984 300SD, 1995 Subaru Legacy L wagon, 2002 Mountaineer, 1991 300TE wagon, 2008 Murano, 2007 R320CDI 4Matic 52K, some Hyundai, 2008 BMW 535xi wagon, all gone... currently 2007 Honda Odyssey Touring, 2014 E350 4matic
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08-26-2007, 12:13 PM
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Robert
I can only answer one small part of your questions. The "MO" designates the original tire, as delivered to M-B from Michelin. Any other tire with the same loadcapacity, & speed rating ,or higher, will do the job. 
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Last edited by manny; 08-26-2007 at 04:16 PM.
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