I successfully ran 205/55WR16 BFG KDWS tires on 16x8 ET34 (aka, 500E, R129 wheels) on a W124 wagon front & rear.
225's will rub. 215's MIGHT be OK with a slight fender-roll.
Don't be fooled, 205/55R16's on an 8-inch wheel is very wide and the turn-in/feel is great.
:-) neil
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