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560sec · 09-18-2003, 10:09 PM

when you say big wheels and tires what size are you looking for?
I have 20" rims with 245/35/20 in front and 285/35/20 in rear. the car was lowered with eibach suspension. The tires do not rub any where.

dtkw · 09-18-2003, 11:05 PM

My mechanic told me 225/55/16 or 225/50/16 would be right for W126, pretty much what SheepAlert said too. I am planning to get some 03 tires for them when I wear out these RE950s on now.

izzodesh · 09-18-2003, 11:19 PM

naw no problems here..
18's with 240

Englevakten · 09-19-2003, 01:27 AM

the offset for the SL is the same as the SEC

I've interchanged between them several times with NO issue

Last known time ;) Calsson 18"x10" w/285's - totally *sweet*

Engle

Eric · 09-19-2003, 05:20 AM

560sec... man, I just love that look. They look so good on there. Just sweet! [:D]

560sec · 09-19-2003, 11:50 AM

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560sec... man, I just love that look. They look so good on there. Just sweet! [:D]

Thanks Eric

EuroCoupe · 09-19-2003, 07:34 PM

Those 20"s don't rub? You're kidding me! I have 18x8.5 up front with 245/55 and 18x10 in rear with 275/40 and they rub with a passenger, not just me in it. I have AMG suspension. I can't believe 285/35/20 don't rub! What are your offsets? What brand/type of wheel is it?
Thanks- Mike

560sec · 09-20-2003, 12:36 PM

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Those 20"s don't rub? You're kidding me! I have 18x8.5 up front with 245/55 and 18x10 in rear with 275/40 and they rub with a passenger, not just me in it. I have AMG suspension. I can't believe 285/35/20 don't rub! What are your offsets? What brand/type of wheel is it?
Thanks- Mike

Hello Euro coupe, Ya i didnt say it was easy or cheap!
But it was done as for the rear its 285/30/20 pirelli P-Zero in rear. I have 20x8.5 rims all around with those tires. And no they dont rub. i dont remember offset but i couldnt do what was recommended. i will have to check back with you on that one. the wheels are katana Spazio and i can have a loaded car and have no problems. But i am a carefull driver.

**cyberdyne** · 11-14-2006, 12:59 AM

Hey all,

I am running a set of BRABUS Monoblock II's, 18"x8.5" on Dunlop 275/35/18 in the back with 235/40/18 in the fronts., no issues with anything touching that shouldn't.

I am quite shocked that those 20"ers don't rub!

See pics below.

- Steve

The Doggfather · 11-15-2006, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 560sec

Hello Euro coupe, Ya i didnt say it was easy or cheap!
But it was done as for the rear its 285/30/20 pirelli P-Zero in rear. I have 20x8.5 rims all around with those tires. And no they dont rub. i dont remember offset but i couldnt do what was recommended. i will have to check back with you on that one. the wheels are katana Spazio and i can have a loaded car and have no problems. But i am a carefull driver.

Did you have to make any modification to the chassis, suspension and/or fenders to get the 20s to fit?

Cheers.