For Sale:
Somewhat rare: (SPARE TIRE) Pristine looking rim, Bundt, Aluminum, with original tire made in W. Germany for W123. Tire appears to have never been used. The instructional card was still attached. Attached are some pictures, but I think a better digital camera would do it justice. I think this is best not seperated, e.g., rim sold seperately. Instead, whole tire & rim, with card. $100.00 plus shipping. This is more directed towards the purist or restoration market.

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Cool! I remember when they had those tires from the factory. YOu couldn't buy them from a tire store as I remember but they came from the factory with that extra rib on them.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Hey,

What is the deal with that rib ? If you know. The rim itself appears virtualy new. It was the rib that caught my eye. The tire was made in W.Germany. The tire itself looks virtually new? What does the rib do ?

I like those ribs. My guess it that they are curb guards to keep the hubcaps or wheels from getting scraped up by curbs.

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles

Yes, I think that is the purpose. The tires were also rated for more weight than a standard michelin xzx of the same size I believe too.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yes, a curb guard...

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Over 21 years I owned several:
w108
w110
w111
w115
w116
w123
w124
w126
w212

I wonder how many miles you could drive on that ancient tire before it blows up

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

From the looks of it, well over 50 miles which is the warranty that US makers put on their brand spankin' new spare tires. How many miles would you bet before it "blows-up?"

I dunno. With the tire living in the trunk it was probably preserved well.

A friend of mine was able to go 100 miles on the original doughnut spare from the trunk of his 85 Jetta before it blew out.

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

I have run old tires like that before from the trunk. They tend to have the belts shift. It is a novelty for a show car, not a practical spare.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Achtung baby!

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1985 300D
1987 300SDL
1970 Jaguar E-Type OTS
2002 Dodge Intrepid (Traded In)
2011 Ford Crown Victoria

If I were judging a car show you'd better believe I'd give extra points for factory tires!

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

PRICE REDUCED to $75.00 plus shipping. Need to make room for current project. Thanks. PM if interested.

Sold ! Thanks !