Just like the title says. What tires have worked well on your 123?

I am about to use my warranty since my BFG tires only last 38,000 miles.

I am looking for tires sold in the 195/70-14 size.

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85 300D Turbo

It depends on your priority. Dry road handling? Ride comfort? All weather? ....

My priority was highway ride comfort and went with the Goodyear Assurance. I've been happy with the choice.

My priority is durability and good traction for wet roads.

I really don't notice much difference in ride comfort for different car tires.

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85 300D Turbo

HMMM, since you asked what my favorite tire is, I think the L/F.

Ok enough of that. I have used Big-O tires with good results. we replaced them last summer with the same, Legacy tires. the previous set ran to well over 70,000 miles.
The legacy has been discontinued, I think this set is the last ones they had. I don`t know who makes their tires, but one of the big tire co`s.

I did up grade to 205-70-14, and the car handles better. 195 seem too narrow.

I don`t encounter ice and snow here on the central coast, just rain mostly and they seem to do well. We do go over to reno or Carson City, Nevada over hwy 80 or 50 in the winter through the snow/ice and haven`t had a real problem.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

all mercedes benz cars should have nothing but Michelin tires installed...
top ride/wear rated of course.
that said, I put on what's good from my parts cars... so far I've not had to buy any tires. just buy cars with good tires on them... then swap around when they wear out...
my latest 240D euro 5 speed came with a full set of BRAND NEW tires!!!

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"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Tirerack has the best reviews out there that I have seen.

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

Who else has gone to 205-70-14? I did a search and didn't find too much on it. Read that the 195-75-14 are a better choice for durability.

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85 300D Turbo

the General Altimax R/T is getting pretty popular for the W123 guys in a 205/70-14

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You sold a couple of set to 123 owners? What is the benefits of going with a 205/70-14 instead of 195/70-14?

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85 300D Turbo

I also like the General Altimax 205/70R14. They're built like my much loved Pirelli P400, no longer available, (I had 3 sets each going 70-80Kmi), with polyester carcass, nylon cap ply under 2 steel tread plies. XT load rated, good for huge loads at 51 psi max inflation, I run mine at 40 psi for improved fuel economy. Non-directional, so you can rotate them on the wheels at 40Kmi, rebalance, and guarantee 80Kmi usage. General Tire is owned by Continental Tire. Made in Mexico and Brazil. I got mine on a "buy 3, get the 4th one free" deal, and am pleased with the bargain. Currently 15Kmi, no problems.

Gerry
'77 300D, 355Kmi
'95 C220, 175Kmi

Michelins FTW.

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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate

Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later!
-German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.

After hours of reasearch the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S is the best all around tire according to the Tire Rack site. It is also available in the 195/14 tire sizes you were looking for.

Pilot Exalto A/S 195/60R14 $96.00 (each)

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1974 450SL White/Navy Blue

1983 300SD White/Parchment, VDO Boost Guage, 215/60R15 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Positions on 15X7 15 Hole Wheels, Straight Piped, 298K?

2004 Ford Excursion XLT 4X4, 5.4L V8, 285/65R16 BFG AT KO

I just got a set of Kumho Power Star 758 tires put on my '83 300D. So far, the have a nice quiet ride to them. They are very good in the rain too. So far, they are good tires.

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1983 Mercedes 300D
Atlanta, GA

I have Bridogestone Grid 019s on my 123. Great tire, so long as there's no snow or ice on the ground. Corners well and grips wet. Nice quiet ride, for a diesel, that is.

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I never go far without a little Big Star

1994 E500 199/Gray 82k
84 300D (Salty) Orient Red/Palomino 141k
88 300CE (Ersatzhammer) 904/Java 163k -- Turbo Technics twin turbo kit, AMG Gen I body kit, Sportline steering box and steering wheel, Sportline/Eibach /Bilstein Sport/500E suspension, Quaife LSD in 210 mm diff case, Silver Arrow brakes.
88 300CE Brabus 3.6 199 on Black 44k

205's on my wagon. I'm considering going back to spec when replacing though. Just for the sake of being in spec; no other reasons.

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)