15" Bundt wheels on an SL- What is the best tire size? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #1 08-11-2019, 01:15 PM

I have a set of 15" Bundt wheels that I am putting on my SL, and I would like to know the best tire size. I would like to install the widest tire I can on the 7" wide wheels, and stay as close as possible to the diameter of the factory tires. If I am not mistaken, the factory size is 205 70 14.
Thanks in advance, Rich

ROLLGUY · #2 08-11-2019, 11:32 PM

A little searching and I found this:
https://tiresize.com/tiresizes/205-70R14.htm

Frank Reiner · #3 08-12-2019, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

I have a set of 15" Bundt wheels that I am putting on my SL, and I would like to know the best tire size. I would like to install the widest tire I can on the 7" wide wheels, and stay as close as possible to the diameter of the factory tires. If I am not mistaken, the factory size is 205 70 14.
Thanks in advance, Rich

Either 215-60-15, or 205-65-15
The 205-65 is slightly larger, the 215-60 slightly smaller.

ROLLGUY · #4 08-12-2019, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Reiner

Either 215-60-15, or 205-65-15
The 205-65 is slightly larger, the 215-60 slightly smaller.

Thanks, that is exactly what I was looking for. I think I will go with the 215-60.....Rich

ROLLGUY · #5 08-13-2019, 10:06 PM

I have found two places that have the tire size I need, and can get them tomorrow. One place has Yokohama, the other Masatercraft. Which one is better? Anyone have an opinion?

Tony H · #6 09-04-2019, 11:49 PM

Tire Rack has some great resources for researching tires and different sizes. I have purchased all my tires from them for many years.

Jorn · #7 09-05-2019, 12:28 AM

I had Yokohama Avid Touring with my 300CD with 15" Bundt wheels, great tire.

ROLLGUY · #8 09-05-2019, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jorn

I had Yokohama Avid Touring with my 300CD with 15" Bundt wheels, great tire.

This was on my list of tires I could get and afford, but after reading many reviews (they were mostly bad), I decided on the Mastercraft. Only time will tell, but for now, I am very happy with them. I like the tread design the best of all the tires I looked at, and I think I got the best size for the car......Rich

Sugar Bear · #9 09-05-2019, 11:39 AM

Rich, Unless it is known that the bundts are for an SL, it may be better to mount one tire/rubber assembly vs. all four in case there is a problem with the offset. Check all clearances and go from there. Also check that the offset on all four bundts are the same.

Good luck!!!

ROLLGUY · #10 09-05-2019, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Bear

Rich, Unless it is known that the bundts are for an SL, it may be better to mount one tire/rubber assembly vs. all four in case there is a problem with the offset. Check all clearances and go from there. Also check that the offset on all four bundts are the same.

Good luck!!!

I have had the tires/wheels on the car for almost a month.
New to me '85 SL Diesel-repair and renew thread
They look great, and fit perfectly.

Sugar Bear · #11 09-05-2019, 08:31 PM

Glad to hear...Good Luck!!!