Would the wheels from a 300SD work on my '85 300D. I have resigned to the fact that there are no nice 16" wheels that look right on a 300D and would like to run the Mille Miglia looking wheels. Also, I assume that the tire should be 205/60/15's, right? Thanks.

Actually it would be better if you put 215 60 15...because then you get almost the same ride height as before. But if you want to go for a narrower tire then it's 195 65 15 that I recommend.

My biggest concern is the actual wheels fitting. Does anyone know if w126 model wheels fit the w123 model cars?

The rims won't fit for a W123 from a W126. They fit for a W124.

Dear Zachv,

I've got a similar quandry with my w123. I want to improve its handling and ride without using rims which don't belong on it. I've heard a rumour that you can get bundt cake wheels in 15" (with 7" width) which can hold a bigger tyre than the standard 14" rims and which will go straight on a w123 without any trouble. I've tried to confirm this information in this list but no responses yet...

What rims and tyre size have you settled on?

Best,

David Rayment.

Get the Replicas http:/www.TireRack.com has for sale for $109 or goto http://www.AAARims.com and get the refinisheed ones.

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Chirag (Charlie) Patel

- 99 Mercedes-Benx ML 430 V8 w/custom TV, Video, UHF, speaker system
- 93 190E 2.6 (4-sale) w/ an amp, equalizer, and CD-changer, integrated w. stock stereo for integrated cellular phone speaker system
- had a 93 190E m103 3.2, 5-speed trans,
- had a 88 300E 2.6
- had a 84 300TD w/275k+ miles
- 2001 C-Class - Maybe (if 190E sells)