Tires, Brakes and Suspension

This year in Essen Techno Classica I saw many showroom cars fitted with the Maxxis MA-1 whitewall tires.

Kari Pykäläinen

1971 300 SEL 6.3 #5581
1980 450 SEL 6.9 #7201
1987 560 SEC
1998 ML 320
1980 Stingray SV175 boat

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Thanks, Michael! That is a possibility for sure. Tom

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Originally posted by etmerritt33

Slightly off topic but any suggestions for replacement of 195/70R14 tires for an 85 euro 280E?

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Are you specifically looking for H speed rated tires?

Maybe these?

http://www.tires-easy.com/kumho-sense-kr26/195-70-R14/tirecode/KUMH0461419570H

Slightly off topic but any suggestions for replacement of 195/70R14 tires for an 85 euro 280E? I have Pirelli P4's on it now and don't see hardly any replacement tires in this size. This is becoming more and more of a problem as time passes.

Upgrade to the 15X7" Bundt alloy wheels and use a 205/65VR15. Many members have done this. Makes a huge difference. Still retains the original look, and you have to do a double take to see what in the heck looks different.

Tom Hanson
Supervisor, Parts Ops
MB Classic Center USA
949 598-4842 direct
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
ex - 1970 6.3 #4045

Researching tires yet again, it seems like there are a couple of new options out there. Anyone tried these?

Blockley Tyre Company. 205/70VR14.
http://www.blockleytyre.com/page2.htm

Maxxis MA-P1 205/70R14 95V
https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/maxxis/ma-p1/205-70-r14-95v-394404