190E 2.3 (201.024) L4-2.3L (102.961) (1984)
Wheel Hub: Technical Service Bulletins
Wheels - Rims and Tires Changed From 14 to 15 Inch
TO:
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE:
April 1985 REF.NO. 40/52
SUBJECT:
A. NEW RIMS AND TIRES (15")
B.
MODIFIED FRONT WHEEL HUBS, REAR AXLE SHAFT FLANGES AND BRAKE DISCS MODEL 201
A.
New Rims and Tires (15")
As of January 1985 production, 201 models are equipped with 15" rims and tires (previously 14").
Production Phase-In
Model
As of Chassis End Number
201
F068962
(partial phase-in)
F069713
(100% phase-in)
Model
Rim Size
Tire Designation
Original Equipment Tires
201.024
6J x 15 H2
185/65 R 15
Continental, Super Contact CH 51
87 H
Dunlop, D8
Goodyear, NCT HR 65 Pirelli, P6
201.122
6J x 15 H2
185/65 R 15
Continental, Contact CT 21
87 T
Goodyear, Grand Prix S65
Michelin, MXL Uniroyal, Rallye 280/65
The data for tire inflation pressure, vehicle level and wheel alignment on front and rear axles are identical to those of vehicles equipped with 14" wheels.
IMPORTANT:
Rims and tires are marked with a green dot in production. For lowvibration operation, be sure to align the dots when mounting tires to
rims.
Figure 1 - Front Wheel Hub