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190e rim/tire questions
I have a box stock 1985 190e 2.3 8V with original 14X5 rims. The car currently has 175/70/R14 tires. It is now time to replace the tires. I was hoping to put 195/60/14 tires on the car but it seems that 195/60 tires need a 5.5" minimum rim width. Is this true? My next choice would be 185/65/14 which should fit the rims fine. Also, will either of these tire combinations cause me issues if I install lowered springs (1.3" or 1.75" drop)? Any help will be much appreciated.
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If you want to keep your stock wheels, then switch up to 185/65/14s. A Nice set of more sporting 14s like the Dunlop SP Sport A2 H-rated would be nice and value-priced. If you are thinking about lowering though, I would honestly say those 14s are gonna do anything for you...think about a used set of 16s of the CLKs, C-class, SLKs or something or even 15s off an older w124...but lowering in 14s just don't make sense....it seems like your car would be to undertired for the suspension....my opinion.
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190e tires
Thanks for the reply. For the 14" tires I was planning an to use an all season or snow tire. For summer tires I am planning to take your advice and try to stuff 16"s in there with a mild drop of like 1-1.3 inches. I don't want to invest too much time, effort, and money in this car.. I plan to upgrade to an E430 in 6 months.
I may keep this car only for goofing around then. |
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