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Snow chains
I have just been given a pair of Mercedes-Benz brand snow chains by a colleague who has traded his E320 Coupe for a Lexus 4x4 (don't ask). They are described on the packaging as being suitable for the following tyres:
185-14 195/70-14 195/65-15 205/60-15 I know that his E320 had 16" wheels from new, fitted, I think, with 205/55 R16 or 225/50 R16 tyres. So, question is, will these chains fit the 17" AMG alloys on my W202? Rear tyre size is 245/40ZR17. I expect they will not. Thanks for your help.
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JJ Rodger 2013 G350 Bluetec 1999 SL 500 1993 E300 diesel T 1990 190 |
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I would not even try it. With that much rubber I would not try to fit chains on. IMHO
I was thinking about chains on my W126 as I have brand new all seasons and it might be reassuring to have the option. Feel free to email me if you want to sell them. Ops Just noticed you are in the UK do not think it would be worth shipping!
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Currently 1991 Mazda Miata 174000 1991 Subaru 189,000 Winter beater got rid of: 1984 VW Vanagon 195,000 1976 350SE Euro 185,000 KM 1973 280SE 4.5 (boy do I regret that) 1980 280SE European W126 4 speed manual (miss it) 1989 BMW 735iL 119000 (good riddance) |
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You don't really have to ask, just try it. Either they will fit or they won't. The only decision would be if they are too big, but they you can always shorten them of secure the extra part.
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Currently 1991 Mazda Miata 174000 1991 Subaru 189,000 Winter beater got rid of: 1984 VW Vanagon 195,000 1976 350SE Euro 185,000 KM 1973 280SE 4.5 (boy do I regret that) 1980 280SE European W126 4 speed manual (miss it) 1989 BMW 735iL 119000 (good riddance) |
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Got a part # for those?
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John Shellenberg 1998 C230 "Black Betty" 240K http://img31.exs.cx/img31/4050/tophat6.gif |
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You should use much caution with chains that are not size specific. In addition to tearing up your wheelwell and fender they can become wrapped around the driveshaft going to the wheel - major heartburn to remove and lucky if no damage is caused. I have a set of Security Chain Co. 'Z' chains specific for 195/65/15 and they fit very nicely and are quite good.
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I think I'll give these a miss. It hardly ever snows here sufficiently badly to warrant chains anyway. I'm going to give them to a friend who has a 1981 500SL in Zurich: they'll fit his tyres and his need is undoubtedly greater than mine.
John, part number is B 6 758 0258. Thanks for your help, everyone.
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JJ Rodger 2013 G350 Bluetec 1999 SL 500 1993 E300 diesel T 1990 190 |
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