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03-09-2009, 11:20 PM
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AeroI 17" monoblks & 560SEC tire fitment
Just got me some AMG 8Jx17H2 et11 monoblocks, but also getting conflicting tire size specs. Seller told me: "If your suspension is stock(correct) then the tire size recommended by AMG is 245/45/17 all around". HOWEVER, he was also running them on an '84 500SEC-not a '87 560.
An old AMG (catalog?) post specifies 235/45's, but it's difficult to read some other notations (shown below). It looks like it says "...adjustment of wheel house?"  TireRack site also indicates 235/45 as their default value for a 17" on these W126's. Checked the 'calculator', and the results (also below) indicate a slight width increase with 245/45's - but is that enuff to prevent mounting without other adjustments needed ?? I know these rims are supposed to be the max/perfect size to put on (after screwing with modded bolts). What happens to ride-quality with the low-R-profile 235's. Anyone care to share their definitive answers or, better yet, experience? Best go with the KISS principle before putting the rubber on 
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03-10-2009, 08:31 AM
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What DO you base your tire selection on when you are running non-stock wheels? Do you go by the wheels only, or is their something you have to factor in about the car as well?
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century  OBK #55 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
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03-10-2009, 11:08 AM
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tire fit
While these may be non-stock, I was given to understand they were designed by AMG for these w126's. So I did not expect (or want) to have to do any fender rolling! I read the gen-2's had larger brakes to factor into wheel/tire clearances also.
If 235/45/17's make for a clean & simple mount, that's what I'd go with. It's enuff to deal with having to get the bolts machined-down.
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03-10-2009, 11:10 AM
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Yeah, mine is a second gen SEC. I think they do have larger brakes.
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century OBK #55 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
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