W124 Tyre sizes?

[Niks]

Hi guys.. Ive just recently aquired these AMG split rim alloys for my W124 which came from a R129 500SL. As you can see they stick out too wide so im hoping some of you guys will give input on what tyres sizes I can go for to make it a comfortable fit. Ive seen some pictures of other W124's with the same alloys that have stretched tyres, but I cannot figure out what sizes and tyres they use?

The car is sitting pretty high at the moment, but im slowly rebuilding my rear subframe so once that is done, i'll be changing all the struts and springs to lower it nicely.

The wheel sizes are 17x8.5J fronts and 17x10J rear. Current tyre sizes are 235/45/17 front and 255/40/17 rears.

What do you guys recommend?







Thanks!

[a3 german]

woww!! so much tyre in there!

what I propose? simple, 205 45 in the front, 225 40 at the rear wheels



btw those lips should be polished to a awesome look and AMG centre caps should look better (imo)

[Krolik]

drop it and please remove the AMG badge.

~ your fellow W124 owner.

[Niks]

Thanks guys! Yeah these wheels came straight of a R129 500SL, hence the butch tyres! Looked like a bloody tractor lol.

The car will be dropped and will have the AMG bodykit on there soon too. I'll remove the badge too.

You guys have given me hope ! Do you know where I can get these refurbed and polished to look like new? I live in London, UK.

Thanks!

[projektzwo]

i run the same set of wheels on my w124 coupe, with tires 195/45 F and 215/40 R, but i'll change the front ones with 205/40...

it all depends on how much do you like the stretch, actually i would run 225/40 for the rear ones, but it's pretty hard to find size.

i can post up some pictures if you're interested.

[conski]

lol i just picked up a sedan too. Not as pretty as this one but I got it cheap and just needed a waterpump

[BADwayz]

I did a 215/40 and 235/40 on mine

My w210 (same offsets as the w124)





and my w126 with 25mm spacers

[Niks]

Hey man! That would be great to see some pics! I just love these alloys as it makes the car look more beefy.

So 205/40 up front and 225/40 in the rear? How does your car drive, is it still comfortable or is it really bumpy?

[Niks]

Sorry 215/40 up front. Would i get away with 235/40 on the rears?

[projektzwo]

with 235/40 in the rear i'm 95% sure that you'll need a fender work...

some picture of mine:

[Niks]

Your pictures are too small buddy, cant see it clearly.

[Niks]

Ok I managed to see it in a bigger view. Your car looks awesome! Have you done any alteration to the actual wheels like changing the dish, or is it completely original? Which struts are you using?

[BIG SPORTLINE]

Hi people im also interested in buying these for my ce how much am i looking to pay for them thanks

[projektzwo]

Ok I managed to see it in a bigger view. Your car looks awesome! Have you done any alteration to the actual wheels like changing the dish, or is it completely original? Which struts are you using?

thanks, and about the wheels - they're the same as yours, just polished lips, well... they're polished as new, now they need refurbish but maybe after this summer i'll change the front lips with bigger ones (like the rears).
my struts are the original ones, but the sportlines + 2 coils cutted from the springs, also i'm without any spring pads, but still not enough for me.
the car will be lowered after changing the shocks.

[Niks]

Excellent, I dont want to alter my wheels either due to them being so rare. Its interesting your car is running so low on sportline shocks. I have Bilstein B4 HD but they are not designed to take such a drop so I am planning on buying the Bilstein B8 which are good for drops. I have Sportline springs though with the highest pads on but I will change these to the minimum when I get the wheels refurbed and polished.

If you are planning on doing bigger dishes on the front, wont this require extra fender work?

Let me know your updates brother, we are in the same boat