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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:11 AM
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Has anyone tried fitting a 305/35/18 onto a C63?
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Wont work unless you have a wide body kit.
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Originally Posted by NS_C63
Has anyone tried fitting a 305/35/18 onto a C63?
Six months ago, one idiot recommended M/T drag radials 265/40/18 for rears and i remember him saying it fits on 18x9.5 wheels.

Well guess what, it damaged my CF fender flares and I had to use 8.5 on rears so it fits correctly.

So definitely won't think that 305/35/18 would fit !
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Originally Posted by Sirex63
Six months ago, one idiot recommended M/T drag radials 265/40/18 for rears and i remember him saying it fits on 18x9.5 wheels.

Well guess what, it damaged my CF fender flares and I had to use 8.5 on rears so it fits correctly.

So definitely won't think that 305/35/18 would fit !
Why?

I run 265/40/18 MT on stock rims with zero issues and my car is lowered.
the 265 and 305 have identical heights. Just wondering about touching inside and out? There is a gap between top of tyre and wheel arch not sure about inside though.
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Originally Posted by NS_C63
Why?

I run 265/40/18 MT on stock rims with zero issues and my car is lowered.
the 265 and 305 have identical heights. Just wondering about touching inside and out? There is a gap between top of tyre and wheel arch not sure about inside though.
My mistake, what i used was MT ET Street Radial not the drag edition.



It clearly says on MT website that this is the correct size of the wheel.



My bad i used to trust that douchebag and bought the tyres without checking the website. Now i've got 2 forgestar F14 18x9.5 without the correct tyres
I'll snap some photos of how the tyre and the fender flare got damaged once i get to the garage. It touched inside and out !
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This is the exact same tyre I use, MT Street Radial II
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This is the exact same tyre I use, MT Street Radial II
Are you rears 9.5 or 10.5 ?

Your answer will decide the matter.
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Me to same tire many times they are in my sig pic and the car was lowered allot that day
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Originally Posted by NS_C63
Why?

I run 265/40/18 MT on stock rims with zero issues and my car is lowered.
the 265 and 305 have identical heights. Just wondering about touching inside and out? There is a gap between top of tyre and wheel arch not sure about inside though.
Why do you want to try a wider heavier tire Are you having traction issues
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Originally Posted by Sirex63
Are you rears 9.5 or 10.5 ?

Your answer will decide the matter.
Stock 18" rim
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Why do you want to try a wider heavier tire Are you having traction issues
Big time. Especially our coastal tracks that are airstrips with zero traction.
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Big time. Especially our coastal tracks that are airstrips with zero traction.
I dont think going to that size will help much
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I dont think going to that size will help much
Any amount of tire will help even if its just psychological
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