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Screwdriva 07-11-2019 10:31 AM
Classic Mercedes W115 W123 Tire Size: 175/80 or 195/ 70 R14
 
Greetings!

I've recently installed 195/70 R14 Michelin Energy Saver+ on my W123 300d that rides on the 14X6 aluminum "steelie" rims. I plan to install 14X5.5 steelies on my W115 240d and was wondering which tire size would be correct:

Primary options here in the EU are 195/70 R14 Michelins or the 175/80 R14 Continental Eco Contact 6. Both are comparably priced and specc'd. Which tire is more appropriate for a W115 diesel saloon when match to the factory equipped 5.5" width?

Thanks!

Frank Reiner 07-11-2019 11:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Screwdriva (Post 3938298)
Greetings!

I've recently installed 195/70 R14 Michelin Energy Saver+ on my W123 300d that rides on the 14X6 aluminum "steelie" rims. I plan to install 14X5.5 steelies on my W115 240d and was wondering which tire size would be correct:

Primary options here in the EU are 195/70 R14 Michelins or the 175/80 R14 Continental Eco Contact 6. Both are comparably priced and specc'd. Which tire is more appropriate for a W115 diesel saloon when match to the factory equipped 5.5" diameter? Wheel width?

Thanks!

If "original" cosmetics are primary, the 175/80 would be the choice.

For all other considerations, the 195/70.

ScooterABC 07-12-2019 10:21 AM
I would go with the 175/80

Screwdriva 07-12-2019 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ScooterABC (Post 3938639)
I would go with the 175/80
I was leaning towards that as well. Out of curiosity, why?

ScooterABC 07-12-2019 06:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Screwdriva (Post 3938787)
I was leaning towards that as well. Out of curiosity, why?
Because it is the correct size.


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