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What size?
Am considering 18" rims for my 1979 450SLC. What size tire would be a good fit?
Thanks, Ray 1980 300SD 196,000 miles 1979 450SLC 102,000 miles |
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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. Alon
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Go to tirerack.com They'll tell you what you need.
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