What are the correct tyres for a W107 1979 SL

[DaveBarnes]

Does anyone know what the corret tyres are for a W107 1979 SL?
They currently have: 205-60-R15 90H

It's really the weight rating that I'm interested in as I don't have the manual and don't know which rating to buy.

Also, if possible, does anyone know the correct pressures?

many thanks
Dave

 

[pookie]

Hi Dave,
I don't have a handbook either for the W107 SL, but I have a 'Portfolio Book' for this model which I checked through and the only model I could find with 15" wheels was the 560SL (US market). I hope this might help:
the 560SL had cast alloy, 15x7J wheels with Michelin XVS 205/65VR-15 tyres on them.
I couldn't find tyre pressures tho, yet.
I hope this is helpful in some way.

 

[Myros]

my 85 500

came with 14 inch "mexican Hat" or baroque type alloys by Fuchs, and from what I can guess at, Avon tyres in 195 section. Imo, you'd be silly to trade the performance advantage offered by modern tyres just to maintain a "concours" look, but I use mine as a daily driver in summer , and want it to grip and stop as well as the other cars on the road. Michelin tyres were certainly popular choces in the 70s with Mercedes, so won't be far off for a period feel.

 

[42847]

mexican hat wheels

6 cyl were 195-70-14 v8s were 205-70-14 set of 5 nice ones on ebay at moment nearly finished at doncaster £40 at moment with expensive tyres

 

[DaveBarnes]

Thanks

many thanks guys, good advice.


Dave