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Old 11-16-2001, 09:27 PM
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What size?

Am considering 18" rims for my 1979 450SLC. What size tire would be a good fit?

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Old 11-16-2001, 10:28 PM
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I think 18's would cause too much stress on a suspension designed for 14" rims, you could cause extra stresses wearing out suspension coponents early.

Why not look for a nice 16" package, or even 17". 18" tires get way up in price over 17's...

Plus I think those older benzes look good with 16's or 17 max.

But this is just my opinon. others will probably tell you something similar about suspension wear/stress from the plus sizing of the 18's.


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Old 11-17-2001, 01:11 AM
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Go to tirerack.com They'll tell you what you need.

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