New owner - please help!

[Derdygirl]

I have just bought a R plate 1997 SLK 230 Krompressor but the alloys are knackered. All blistered and pretty much beyond repair. It currently has 16" alloys on which appear to be standard.

I have the option to buy a set of four beutiful Merc Alloys for £180 with the following details:

4 BRAND NEW, UNUSED ORIGINAL MERCEDES BENZ 16" (7J) ALLOY WHEELS FROM NEW MODEL SLK (TYPE 171). STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON NEW SLK 200

1) Will they fit OK?

2) What are the standard tyres sizes for this model. Is it 225 55 16 on the back and 205 55 16 on the front?

3) Would anyone recommend the P7's?

Hope you can help - I collect the car tomorrow and I would like to get the alloys on asap.

Cheers

Claire
derdygirl@hotmail.com

 

[Rory]

The only thing I can possibly help with is the tyre sizes.

To get the same rolling circumference, the tyres would need to be either the same front and rear (obviously) or, if the set up is staggered like it is on my C270, then 225/50/16 rear and 205/55/16 front. That's what was on my car as standard from the factory.

 

[Derdygirl]

Wheels Wheels Wheels . . .

Thanks for your quick reply Rory!

As I understand it 225 50 16's on the back and 205 55 16's on the front are as standard.

My question however is will it matter if I put 7j's on all four wheels? Or MUST I have 7J's on the front and 8J's onthe back.

The chap selling the alloy wheels says that they are all 7J's from a newer SLK and it is standard to have the WHEELS all 7J but the tyres differing.

Even more confused now!

Claire

 

[IAN MAC]

You'll be fine with a 225 section tyre on a 7" rim.

 

[television]

You'll be fine with a 225 section tyre on a 7" rim.

That's what I said too.

Malcolm