I have 65' 220SEB coupe and am looking for feedback regarding rims and model interchangability.
13' rims and tyres just aint right on a car this big.

Would appreciate some feedback.

Peter

!4-inch rims from the W108 250/280 S & SE up to 1968, will bolt right up. Those rims also have the 3 nubs stamped into the centers to secure the small hubcaps used on the Fintails, early W111 coupes and early W108 sedans. Of course, if your coupe currently has 13-inch trim-rings and you want some on the new rims, you'll need to find some 14-inch ones.
The W114/115 14-inch rims should bolt up too, but those might not have the nubs to hold the early hubcaps, so you'll need the one-piece 14 inch hubcaps used from '68. Last summer, I saw Bundt-cakes on a 220SE coupe. I'm not crazy about the Bundts, but I do think they look better on the coupe, than on a Fintail.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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5,5jx14 rims on my fintail...from a w115 or w123(anyway,the mb number stamped is 115 XXX XX XX). 185/70/14 radials...close to the original diameter...

or you can do as Peter in Sweden
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1235907&posts=24&fid=24

- 17" - 5x112 x 8"

I like it!

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1966 230S - Too Good for Parts
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Thanks for the feedback gents.
i was kinda hoping a modern set of std benz alloys would do the trick.
I have a set of alloys off a 114 that fit but dont like the look much.

Peter

of interchangability in benz rims. up to about 1990 or so i bet you can bolt them up and go. some rims beginning then or a little earlier look the same but have different backsets and you might get into clearance problems with the suspension and or fenders. measure carefully before spending money.

tom w

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

Thanx for that Tom ...and you are right the offset is a worrying concern.
But look a the specific measurements to be safe.

Peter

I installed 16x8 chrome 600SL wheels on my 3.5 coupe. Due to the offset (ET34) I had to use spacers and convert to studs. With practically any wheel that's wider than original you may have to deal with clearance issues. I can't get the picture to post but if you want one I will email it to you.
Tony

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Tony H
W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe
Manual transmission

Past cars:
Porsche 914 2.0
'64 Jaguar XKE Roadster
'57 Oval Window VW
'71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new
'73 Toyota Celica GT

Tont that would be a good thing if you could.

peter@becnt.com.au

Thanx

Peter