w108

[ramin67]

hi to every body in the forum:
I have a dark blue 280s 1970 w108 series .I was wandering if anybody has an idea of puting sport wheels on this kind of mercedes .Would'nt it look stupid .has anybody done such a change? and if so can u show any picture of it .I would really apreciate

[cth350]

The alloys of the 70s were available as an option for the W108/109 cars. A set of 14 inch bunts from any 450 will suite you fine.

Many fellows have used even later wheels. Personally, I find them out of place, but that's because I've been dealing with these cars for over 20 years and have gotten used to the status quo.

-CTH

[ramin67]

tx for yr reply .have u ever had this kind of mb .I love them and think they are the best sedan model ever mb made.

[108.016]

Here is a link that will give you an idea on the different type of rims/wheels on your car.

http://members.tripod.com/~breastroker/MB_M100_15Wheels.html

[twinockchef]

What is the advantage to using 15-inch rims? Is it just for ascetics or is there a significant increase in performance?

[kpb]

Originally Posted by 108.016

Here is a link that will give you an idea on the different type of rims/wheels on your car.

http://members.tripod.com/~breastroker/MB_M100_15Wheels.html

nice link!

[TheDon]

where can you get a set of those deep dish bundts? I like those

[Tony H]

This is not a 108 but very similar so it may be of interest. Here is my 111 with 16X8" R109 wheels(Very poor picture) This resulted in much improved handling and stability due to the shorter sidewall. Slightly rougher ride but well worth it.

[alabbasi]

I felt compelled to choose W108 in the Poll, even though I have no idea what it's for.

[Mark DiSilvestro]

Originally Posted by Tony H

This is not a 108 but very similar so it may be of interest. Here is my 111 with 16X8" R109 wheels(Very poor picture) This resulted in much improved handling and stability due to the shorter sidewall. Slightly rougher ride but well worth it.

I find those wheels much more attractive than the Bundts, though when I upgrade from my Fintail's stock 13 inch rims, I have a set of 14s off an early W108 that will allow me to keep my original hubcaps. Of course I'll have to get some larger trim-rings.

Happy Motoring, Mark

[douging]

Originally Posted by Tony H

Here is my 111 with 16X8" R109 wheels(Very poor picture)

This looks fantastic. And that link is a keeper! The 15-hole chrome wheels near the bottom look pretty good. The really nice thing about MB wheels is that almost all models share the same bolt battern and center bore. So, swapping wheels around is very easy.

[Tony H]

It was actually quite a process to fit the wheels. First I converted to studs as I needed longer bolts due to the spacers I had to use. The studs make mounting the wheels much easier also. I got a set of cheap thin spacers and used them in different combinations to determine the correct spacer thickness for the front and rear (I did not drive the car with the temp spacers as they were not hub-centric)
Then I obtained high quality hub-centric spacers in the required thickness.

Originally Posted by douging

This looks fantastic. And that link is a keeper! The 15-hole chrome wheels near the bottom look pretty good. The really nice thing about MB wheels is that almost all models share the same bolt battern and center bore. So, swapping wheels around is very easy.

[Lexxani]

beautiful car, but stick with period correct rims (a set of penta's would look great) or stick with the color matched hubcaps (my personal favorite. . coming soon to a SL-C in my garage)

[pj67coll]

Originally Posted by ramin67

hi to every body in the forum:
I have a dark blue 280s 1970 w108 series .I was wandering if anybody has an idea of puting sport wheels on this kind of mercedes .Would'nt it look stupid .has anybody done such a change? and if so can u show any picture of it .I would really apreciate

That's one of the most beautiful Mercedes ever made. And that from a company that makes beautiful cars in general. And dark colors are best on the 108 body in my opinion. My first Mercedes was a 71 108 280S. Almost identitcal car to yours but mine was dark burgundy red. If I were you I would leave those wheels as Mercedes intended them. 14 inch Bundts were an option but I dont believe they enhance the look of the vehicle any. I would never attempt any other kind of "sports" wheels on a 108. They are not sports cars.

- Peter.

[ramin67]

tx for reply and complement on my car .i think u are`right i shouldnt change the wheels and stick to the current wheels.