C55 rear tyres how wide ?

aussie e55 · 12-14-2011, 06:22 AM

standard car original wheels not lowered looking for more grip how wide can i go with no rubbing with a full fuel tank thanks.

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91RS · 12-14-2011, 06:45 AM

I know there are some people running pretty wide tires (275, 285?), but I believe fender modification was necessary. I'm running 265s on factory C63 wheels, but I've never really paid attention to how much wider I could go.

aussie e55 · 12-14-2011, 07:46 AM

hi 91rs
are your c63 wheels same offset as standard c55 wheels thanks.

lizardjack · 12-14-2011, 10:30 AM

9.5 rims 265 tire - maximum on C32 without fender mod.

petez1125 · 12-14-2011, 11:46 AM

I am running 255x35x18 on the stock rims.

JUAN CASAUS · 12-14-2011, 11:50 AM

I'm running 265/35R18 on C55 wheels on a C32

C_DirtyTwo · 12-14-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lizardjack

9.5 rims 265 tire - maximum on C32 without fender mod.

Lizardjack let's see a pic of your hood...

mshields818 · 12-14-2011, 03:48 PM

My c55 is 9.5/265

91RS · 12-14-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie e55

hi 91rs
are your c63 wheels same offset as standard c55 wheels thanks.

No, they are not. I had to use 15mm spacers all around.

Saaboteur · 12-14-2011, 07:54 PM

Any idea if 18x10s spec'd for a W211 E55 would fit at the rear? Or is that too wide?

kent426 · 12-14-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Saaboteur

Any idea if 18x10s spec'd for a W211 E55 would fit at the rear? Or is that too wide?

depends on the offset, they changed part way through, you want 35 to 38 ET. The largest tire you will fit will be a 275.

aussie e55 · 12-15-2011, 06:16 AM

thank you all one more ? any problems with electronics with bigger rear tyres thanks

JUAN CASAUS · 12-15-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by aussie e55

thank you all one more ? any problems with electronics with bigger rear tyres thanks

Yes...when I had 275/40R17 on my car the cruise control acted weird and sometimes didn't work but with the 265/35's I haven't had any issues whatsoever.

lizardjack · 12-15-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by C_DirtyTwo

Lizardjack let's see a pic of your hood...

Here they are.

kent426 · 12-15-2011, 01:59 PM

Odd, I have no problems with cruise control and traction control is less invasive I assume because perhaps the larger tire diameter vs the front fools the system in allowing it to slip more than with the stock smaller rear diameter tires.

ruben65 · 12-16-2011, 12:19 AM

I'm running 255/35/18 Pirelli Pzero Nero on the rear stock rim. No rubbing issues.

I did notice better grip, handling and less rear wheel spin when slow turning, after going to the wider tire.

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kent426 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, Warshington Posts: 337 Drives: 2005 C55, 2006 Ram 2500 MegaCab diesel, sold 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, sold 87 190e-16v, sold 97 e420	Odd, I have no problems with cruise control and traction control is less invasive I assume because perhaps the larger tire diameter vs the front fools the system in allowing it to slip more than with the stock smaller rear diameter tires. __________________ SL55 rims, 235/40/18 and 275/35/18 Dunlop Direzza Star Spec tires, KMAC front camber bushings. Some fender grinding.

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ruben65 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 141 Drives: N/A	I'm running 255/35/18 Pirelli Pzero Nero on the rear stock rim. No rubbing issues. I did notice better grip, handling and less rear wheel spin when slow turning, after going to the wider tire. Last edited by ruben65; 12-16-2011 at 12:25 AM.

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12-14-2011, 06:45 AM	#2
91RS MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,730 Drives: 2005 C55, 2007 Trailblazer SS	I know there are some people running pretty wide tires (275, 285?), but I believe fender modification was necessary. I'm running 265s on factory C63 wheels, but I've never really paid attention to how much wider I could go.

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aussie e55 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: queensland australia Posts: 323 Drives: 2009 C 63	hi 91rs are your c63 wheels same offset as standard c55 wheels thanks.

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