I have 17 inch wheels on my 83 300SD, currently I have 235 45 17 tires, and the ride is a bit harsh. also, I'd like to effectively make the make the ratios taller so that the engine won't rev so high on the highway.

I am hoping to add about 2-3 inches to the overall diameter, something in the area of a 225 60 17.

What is the tallest tire that has ever been fitted to a w126 without any issues with rubbing? doesn't have to be 17 inch , just want to know the size, I'll figure it out.

Why are you putting bigger heavier tires and wheels when you are concerned with how it rides?

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Low profile tires typically ride harder than the standard issue ones, don't they?

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The car has 17" wheels. It needs tires. I want a smoother ride and lower RPMs on the highway. larger diameter / taller tires will achieve this.

YES.

So lets get this discussion out of the way.


The question is: What are the tallest tires that can be fitted to a w126?

I think Brian Carlton might have an idea about how tall you can go.

Tom W

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

Doesn't increasing the outside diameter of your wheels affect things like speedometer/odometer accuracy?

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1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

YES it does, but obviously I don't care.

So, once gain, if you have experience with putting larger diameter tires on your W126, please let me know exactly what size tire you used. that's all I ask.