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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-04-2006, 07:32 PM
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Views: 876
Posted By slcy
Tire pressure recommendation for staggered 20's on a 05 SL?

I am running 20 inch Toyo T1R 245/35/20 in front and 275/30/20 rear...my rims are 8.5 front and 9.5 rear( on a R230 05 SL).

I have been getting numerous recommendations of what PSI to run: from 32...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-09-2006, 05:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By slcy
I really dont car about opinions...I only needed...

I really dont car about opinions...I only needed help with a problem of fitting.

Brabus, renntech, lorinser, etc.....all make 20's... the MHT made Foose rims bolt directly on and are quite light...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-09-2006, 04:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By slcy
Thanks for the tip The front is +18mm 8.5...

Thanks for the tip

The front is +18mm 8.5 running a 245...the rear is +25 9.5 running a 275....the 3 piece version is a little wider letting you run a 305 in the rear but I am going to be loosing...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-09-2006, 02:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By slcy
well I have gotten rid of my crappy rims and...

well I have gotten rid of my crappy rims and bought some foose 20's that have the exact offset for my car....they are much lighter than the previous choice as well....

Before I even put on the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-03-2006, 03:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By slcy
OK I may be able to swap them out with Foose...

OK I may be able to swap them out with Foose speedster 20's which have an offset of 18 in front and 25 in rear....which means if they clear the brakes, will need no modifying and will bolt on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-03-2006, 03:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By slcy
Well the looser handling partially is due to the...

Well the looser handling partially is due to the tires being a little less wide and the fact that they are not Michelin, which are truly awesome on this car...I test drove one without the michelin...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-03-2006, 12:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By slcy
Welll I've put miles on their tires and I am...

Welll I've put miles on their tires and I am going to try and deal with them Tues...but if I were to have to keep it with hubcentric spacers, what mm would I need to make it fit . The rims I have are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-02-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By slcy
intelligent: Thanks for the info....I am...

intelligent:

Thanks for the info....I am planning to raise serious hell.

Also if they deny me a refund I will give you guys their name/location/email so you can tell everyone to stay...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-02-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By slcy
I already said I regret doing it....I'm 25 and...

I already said I regret doing it....I'm 25 and live in LA...I guess I'm a product of my environment.

Seriously though I''m losing sleep over it...I want to return these wheels on the basis that...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-02-2006, 03:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By slcy
I regret adding these rims....I am not the usual...

I regret adding these rims....I am not the usual SL buyer due to my young age, however I have had experience with going from 18 inch to 20inch rims before....the negative aspect of this situation is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-01-2006, 06:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,373
Posted By slcy
20inch rims ruined the handiling of my brand new SL500....HELP!

So I traded in my 05 sport rims with wonderful michelin tires for these "ALT miro type 243" one piece huge lip rims on toyos which look great...

Due to the shape, the fronts clear the brakes but...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-03-2003, 02:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By slcy
Thanks for the info. All the fuses are intact; I...

Thanks for the info. All the fuses are intact; I think it may be the waterpump that's bad.
Thanks again
-CY
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-01-2003, 08:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 636
Posted By slcy
Wanted R129 SL xenon package, new soft top

I'm in LA, California and own a 1991 500sl. Could also use the hard top in black...
Thanks,
CY
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-31-2003, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By slcy
Auxilary fan doesn't work.. on r129 91 SL

The fans closest to the front bumper don't seem to spin and the car runs hot when turned off after driving hard or going up hills. Where are the relays? Also I'm in need of some xenons. Are the ones...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-31-2003, 09:34 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 55,439
Posted By slcy
Age of a SL owner

I bought my R129 SL when I was 22. I just turned 23 and am very happy with the attitude my car seems to project. I actually feel more confident in life just because of a hunk of german metal. It has...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-18-2003, 03:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,155
Posted By slcy
rims for 1991 500sl with 25mm offset

I'm looking for 18 or 19 inch chrome rims for my SL. Tirerack is out of the chrome amg. Luke, what can we do? Right now I have momo's (one is bent)with a 44mm offset.I really like Brabus, lowenhart...
Forum: Tech Help 03-18-2003, 03:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 853
Posted By slcy
Exclamation 1991 500sl hesitation during cold start

My SL always hesitates for a couple of seconds too long when I turn the key of the ignition. When it does start, it is a very weak start. This always happens when the weather is cold(even though I'm...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-18-2003, 03:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,164
Posted By slcy
Exclamation 1991 500SL starting problems when cold

My SL always hesitates while starting when its cold(I'm in Southern California so its not that cold), but always turns over. It then hesitates for a couple seconds whenever I am at a stop and then...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-24-2003, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,100
Posted By slcy
R129 1991 500sl 18in wheels wanted

According to the shop who is fixing my SL, my 18in momo's are the wrong offset and also bent. I need 18in chrome AMG's, Brabus,etc. I will definetely not buy from "deals on wheels". I am considering...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-21-2003, 03:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By slcy
18in momo's on 1991 500SL ???

What are the biggest and widest tires that will fill the gap on my '91 r129? The dealer reccomends 245/40/18 in the front and 275/35/18 in the rear. Thanks for the help. -Cy
Forum: Tech Help 02-21-2003, 02:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,159
Posted By slcy
Thanks for the info. I assume the car won't...

Thanks for the info. I assume the car won't handle as well. Also, do you recommend any aftermarket springs to help performance? -Cy
Forum: Tech Help 02-20-2003, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,159
Posted By slcy
Exclamation 1991 500sl ADS problem

I have a r129 with ADS suspension that's totally shot fom a bad previous owner. The shop I took it to is trying to replace the ADS inspired springs with springs from a non ADS SL. The shocks were...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-20-2003, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By slcy
1991 500sl ADS

In a earlier thread I explained how my ADS suspension doesn't work. My shop in CAL, USA, wants to replace the ads adaptive springs with non- ADS springs in order to raise the car, Therefore rplacing...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-14-2003, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,409
Posted By slcy
Exclamation Problems with my 1991 500sl

I have a 1991 R129 that was "lowered" when I bought it. I later found out that it was not lowered, but actually had the hydralic shock system taken out. As we speak, my car is at a shop having all...
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