[R129 SL] AMG Wheels

Michael Willnow r129list@mbcoupes.com
Tue, 4 Feb 2003 15:50:51 -0800


Satish,

Again, thanks.

Mike


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Satish Tummala" <satish@tummala.net>
To: <r129list@mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 3:34 PM
Subject: RE: [R129 SL] AMG Wheels


> No, you'll encounter no problems.  Go ahead and bolt them up.  You'll
> enjoy!
> 
> Satish
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com [mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Michael Willnow
> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 6:31 PM
> To: r129 list
> Subject: [R129 SL] AMG Wheels
> 
> 
> Hi Satish,
> 
> I checked the wheels on the E320 and they are as you said the E55 setup
> should be, 8 x 18 ET 31 and 9 x 18 ET35. OK, that verifies that these
> rims will fit on the '97 SL500. The tires on these rims are 235/40 18 on
> the front and 265/35 18 on the rear.  As I understand, this is one size
> smaller than the optional size for a 1997 SL500, 245/40 & 275/35. Will
> this present any problem(s) if I use this one size smaller tire on the
> SL? These tires only have 3,000 miles on them and I would hate to have
> to buy new ones.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
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