1986 560SEC Tire size?

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Bill Bunn - 06 May 2007 16:59 GMT

I just bought an 86 560SEC. The tires are 225/60-15, which are obviously
wider than original because the spare cover in the trunk will not close.
Also, I do not like the appearance or handling.
I did not get a manual with the car. Can anyone tell me the proper tire
Size? And incidentally, where to acquire a manual?

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GM - 06 May 2007 20:29 GMT

Correct tire size for your car should be 205 65R 15

>I just bought an 86 560SEC. The tires are 225/60-15, which are obviously
>wider than original because the spare cover in the trunk will not close.
>Also, I do not like the appearance or handling.
> I did not get a manual with the car. Can anyone tell me the proper tire
> Size? And incidentally, where to acquire a manual?

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Tiger - 06 May 2007 21:08 GMT

Right... however, you can go 215-60R15 which is totally acceptable. I'd
prefer this size to the original size.

For your information. when I had my 380SE. I had 225-60R15 for 11 years
before I upgraded to 16" wheels and when I sold it, it also had 225-60R15.

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Richard Sexton - 08 May 2007 07:06 GMT

>Right... however, you can go 215-60R15 which is totally acceptable. I'd
>prefer this size to the original size.

Agreed. Just use the stock size for the spare.

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-->> T.G. Lambach <<-- - 06 May 2007 21:14 GMT

try: www.books4cars.com

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-->> T.G. Lambach <<-- - 07 May 2007 15:35 GMT

try: http://www.tmcpubl.com//mercedes.html

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Richard Sexton - 08 May 2007 07:07 GMT

The manual is two cd's full of pdfs. You can get them on ebay.

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