After some thought, I also decided to consider the following combination for my 1988 Mercedes-Benz 260E:

WHEELS: 17" x 7.5J MB EVO II (Polished)
TIRES: Michelin Pilot Sport 215/45YR17

This is opposed to my original thought:

WHEELS: 15" x 7J MB 8-hole Sportline (Polished)
TIRES: Michelin Pilot SX-GT 205/60VR15

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Daniel

[This message has been edited by DSinger (edited 05-22-2000).]

Daniel:

I think you will be pleasantly surprised as to the outstanding handling the 17" rims and 45-series tires will have to offer. I originally had 17" AMG rims with 215/45ZR-17 tires on my 1986 2.3-16V. I've since changed to 16" AMG rims (painted Pearl Black to match) with 215/50VR-16 tires. I tell ya, as soon as my wife forgets how much I paid for the painted rims, I'm going to switch back to 17" (not my original AMGs tho' -- they are chrome and I don't like chrome). In summary, I feel you've made a WISE decision to go with the 17-inchers.

Brian

I agree, 190 looks extremely sharp with Evos.
Here ia a look of what u will be getting!





Happy motoring,
ET

Am I the only one who remembers reading a recent Star article about the SLK being offered with 17" EVOII's in the semi-near future. Since the R172 (SLK) uses many W202 (current C-class) parts the offset should be pretty close.

Just an idea....Lee

The 2000 SLK Limited has EVOII's.
http://www.mbusa.com/models/retro/2000/slk230le.html