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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
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One of the most impressive things about that record (~270mph) is that the tires held at that speed. No Y, W, Z rated tires or even remotely modern tires.
WHat I was able to find for the W125 (not necessarily the streamlined record version)
https://www.supercars.net/blog/1937-mercedes-benz-w125/
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front tires 5.25×17
rear tires 7.00×19
Although the W 125 served its fast purpose for one year only, it did so with great variability. It could precisely be adjusted to the respective racetrack by means of different transmissions, tank volumes and petrol cocktails, carburettors, superchargers, rim and tire sizes, tire treads and even exterior dimensions. Engine power, torque, top speed and the speeds achieved in the individual gears varied accordingly. As many as eight different transmission ratios were available, for instance, plus two rear-wheel sizes (7.00-19 and 7.00-22).
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Gotta love the camber on those front tires
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