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khanhtu · 05-13-2009, 08:17 PM

I have an SL550 with stock 18" rims.
I owned 20" Lorinser LM5 and had the setup of 245/35/20 and 275/30/20 for my S class. Even with the 35 and 30 profile, it is very easy to damage the lips and have road noise.
Now, I am thinking to install these LM5 to my SL550. I have done some research and the only choice to use 20" rims is to go with 255/30/20(front) and 295/25/20(rear). This setup is in the range of the stock tires if we use the TIRE CALCULATOR for SL.
However, I'm worry about the 295/25/20. Please share your experience of using profile 25, i.e. when hitting some potholes on the road. With the profile 30 I have a very bad experience and have to fix the lips couple times. Well, to have a nice look, it must be a trade off.

05-13-2009, 08:17 PM	#9
khanhtu Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4 Drives: s430	I have an SL550 with stock 18" rims. I owned 20" Lorinser LM5 and had the setup of 245/35/20 and 275/30/20 for my S class. Even with the 35 and 30 profile, it is very easy to damage the lips and have road noise. Now, I am thinking to install these LM5 to my SL550. I have done some research and the only choice to use 20" rims is to go with 255/30/20(front) and 295/25/20(rear). This setup is in the range of the stock tires if we use the TIRE CALCULATOR for SL. However, I'm worry about the 295/25/20. Please share your experience of using profile 25, i.e. when hitting some potholes on the road. With the profile 30 I have a very bad experience and have to fix the lips couple times. Well, to have a nice look, it must be a trade off.