107 wheels on 113

[hill]

I currently have a very cheap set of tires the have more flex than a Hoochy Koochy girl. My 107 is running the Sumitomo HTR's and I am happy with them on that car (heavier and softer sprung). Changing out all the wheels would be difficult for me so I want to know if the standard 107 wheels with same size tires fit 113 before breaking sweat/knuckles. Do not want to buy a another set of tires and find them to stiff.

Happy Benzing
Darryl, Hill
350 SL4.5 #60
1967 250sl "California"

[ja17]

Hello,

Darryl,

The W107 standard steel wheels are 1/2" wider and the tires are most likely a bit wider and possibly taller.  I think they will work anyway. Your speedometer will be off a bit. The standard wheel covers are the same.  If you are using the aluminum alloy wheels from a W107 be sure to use the longer lug bolts that are used on them.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

[hill]

ja17 Thanks for the info. The tires are the same size and since the covers will fit I might make the change permanent.

Happy Benzing
Darryl, Hill
350 SL4.5 #60
1967 250sl "California"

[RBurg]

I changed the wheel from the 107 which I believe was obtion in 68 on the 280sl. Went to 205-14x70 tires. Spedo was right on the money.
If I remember correctly the .5 large in dia. Adds a nice look!


Ron - Minnesota
71 280SL Tobacco "O GIGI"
03 528 BMW BlACK/BLACk
97 E420 Silver Mist

[Jonny B]

The alloy wheels were available in mid 1969 as an option for the 113's.

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto