I know it's been discussed but...

bmellion · 08-04-2012, 06:32 PM

Do 265/35 R 18's rub on the rear on the standard 18's? I'm ready to make the jump from the 255's but need more confirmation from all of you!

Your advice is greatly appreciated!

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CoolBDPhenom03 · 08-04-2012, 07:07 PM

Doubt it.

1. I'm running 285/25/20 in the rear and I'm getting minimal rubbing now that my H&R coilovers are adjusted.

2. Depending on the sidewall design of the tire, you could go 285+ in the rear depending on how you have your suspension set up and the size of your rims.

gthal · 08-04-2012, 07:17 PM

I'm going to say you will be fine. I'm 265/30-19 which should fit identically to a 265/35-18 and I get no rubbing. Offsets and wheel widths are the same on the 19" and 18" options. I bet you can run a 275 and be OK other than the sidewall will look like a freak'in balloon. That is one benefit of 19" wheels... you can go wider and the sidewall of the tire doesn't start to look as bulgy in comparison to what an 18" wheel looks like.

CoolBDPhenom03 · 08-04-2012, 07:22 PM

Oh and my offsets are

Front 20x8.5 +35
Rear 20x9.5 +51

Roswell · 08-04-2012, 07:38 PM

^^ that is ur wheels width CoolPh.. Lol! Would u happened to know ur offset though (+ xx mm)?

CoolBDPhenom03 · 08-04-2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roswell

^^ that is ur wheels width CoolPh.. Lol! Would u happened to know ur offset though (+ xx mm)?

Yup, fixed it

Roswell · 08-04-2012, 07:52 PM

Yeah, that's what I thought u had cuz i have the same offset in the rear & have slight rubbing too. Wish I went + 53mm.

CoolBDPhenom03 · 08-04-2012, 08:14 PM

After I had the front raised 1/4" and the rear raised 1/2", it's not that bad anymore.

khmergod · 08-04-2012, 08:34 PM

I run 275 on stock susp rears. No rubbing.

b16 · 08-04-2012, 11:58 PM

I'm also running 275's on stock 18's with stock suspension, no rubbing at all.

andrew c230k · 08-05-2012, 01:05 AM

8.5x19 ET 35
10x19 ET 60 + 5mm spacer for a final ET of 55

245 fronts 275 rears

Stock height no rubbing issues

NellyRod · 08-05-2012, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolBDPhenom03

Doubt it.

1. I'm running 285/25/20 in the rear and I'm getting minimal rubbing now that my H&R coilovers are adjusted.

2. Depending on the sidewall design of the tire, you could go 285+ in the rear depending on how you have your suspension set up and the size of your rims.

How bad is the ride quality running 20" wheels with such low profile tires? Is this your daily driver?

CoolBDPhenom03 · 08-05-2012, 06:33 AM

Well, it is a bit stiff on low profile tires with H&R coilovers, but if certain roads were so crappy, it would be much more manageable. This is my DD and for 90% of my driving, it's sweet. However, there are areas such as the Mission that are just brutal on any car, but even more so in this car. Just the other day, I managed to miss a section of road dug out but not marked or filled in. It almost swallowed the motorcyclist behind me. I probably would've been filing a claim with the city for new rims and another front lip.

Roswell · 08-05-2012, 07:14 AM

^^ dang, are roads that bad in NorCal? Lol I've been to San Fran and the roads looked nice, just very hilly.

Didn't u just replaced 2 bent wheels? If u would have to do it all over again, would u go down to 19's?

bmellion · 08-05-2012, 09:07 AM

thanks all!

SheryarYO · 08-05-2012, 10:09 AM

for the guys running 275's on their wheels on the stock 18's, do you have pictures of the sidewalls? i want to see what the "ballooning" looks like.

CoolBDPhenom03 · 08-05-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roswell

^^ dang, are roads that bad in NorCal? Lol I've been to San Fran and the roads looked nice, just very hilly.

Didn't u just replaced 2 bent wheels? If u would have to do it all over again, would u go down to 19's?

Not yet. I'm still waiting for my claim to process. Down to 19s? Not sure. I really like the look of the 20s.

b16 · 08-06-2012, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheryarYO

for the guys running 275's on their wheels on the stock 18's, do you have pictures of the sidewalls? i want to see what the "ballooning" looks like.

Here are my 275/35/18's on stock 18" wheels.

SheryarYO · 08-06-2012, 06:36 PM

thanks man. do you have spacers on there as well? i want my wheels to be pretty flush with the car after i put the 275's on and i think yours look pretty good. do you have another picture from a little further away by any chance?

b16 · 08-07-2012, 11:10 AM

No spacers. I'll snap a picture around lunchtime.

dubaudi · 08-07-2012, 11:18 AM

I know that no one is going to agree with me, but if you're getting Pilot Super Sports, I would NOT get 265's. Stick to 255's. The 265 sidewall is bigger and in my opinion, ugly as hell. On top of that, the difference in width is totally negligible. Here's a 265 and 255 next to each other. The 255 is the clean tire...both unmounted.

I got 265's....drove on them for 1 day, and then took them off and put on 255's instead because I couldn't stand the look. I've been on the 255's for a few weeks now and couldn't be happier.

SheryarYO · 08-07-2012, 11:49 AM

man everyone talks about the sidewall on the super sports, but no one has a picture apparently.

b16 · 08-07-2012, 12:35 PM

Mine in the picture are super sports.

08-04-2012, 07:07 PM	#2
CoolBDPhenom03 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,175 Drives: Vivid Racing '09 C63 AMG	Doubt it. 1. I'm running 285/25/20 in the rear and I'm getting minimal rubbing now that my H&R coilovers are adjusted. 2. Depending on the sidewall design of the tire, you could go 285+ in the rear depending on how you have your suspension set up and the size of your rims. __________________ --DT =============== My other ride is a Ducati. "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary...that's what gets you." "Sure the M3 has got a top notch weapon in it, but this is a nuke." - Jeremy Clarkson YouTube - C63 AMG by Vivid Racing HRE \| Vorsteiner \| H&R Coilovers \| Agency Power \| Powerchip

08-04-2012, 07:17 PM	#3
gthal MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,292 Drives: 2012 C63 coupe	I'm going to say you will be fine. I'm 265/30-19 which should fit identically to a 265/35-18 and I get no rubbing. Offsets and wheel widths are the same on the 19" and 18" options. I bet you can run a 275 and be OK other than the sidewall will look like a freak'in balloon. That is one benefit of 19" wheels... you can go wider and the sidewall of the tire doesn't start to look as bulgy in comparison to what an 18" wheel looks like. __________________ Current: 2012 C63 AMG coupe \| Obsidian black \| Red/black interior \| Performance Package Current: 1996 BMW M3 \| Estoril blue \| Track car \| Heavily modded for the track but still street legal... barely Previous: 2011 M3 coupe \| Jerez black \| Fox Red interior \| Competition Package \| M-DCT Last edited by gthal; 08-04-2012 at 07:26 PM.

08-04-2012, 07:22 PM	#4
CoolBDPhenom03 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,175 Drives: Vivid Racing '09 C63 AMG	Oh and my offsets are Front 20x8.5 +35 Rear 20x9.5 +51 __________________ --DT =============== My other ride is a Ducati. "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary...that's what gets you." "Sure the M3 has got a top notch weapon in it, but this is a nuke." - Jeremy Clarkson YouTube - C63 AMG by Vivid Racing HRE \| Vorsteiner \| H&R Coilovers \| Agency Power \| Powerchip Last edited by CoolBDPhenom03; 08-04-2012 at 07:41 PM.

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Roswell MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,153 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG, 2009 ISF , 2002 L-Tuned IS300, 2011 ML350	^^ that is ur wheels width CoolPh.. Lol! Would u happened to know ur offset though (+ xx mm)? __________________ 2010 Calcite White C63 - Vorsteiner CF rear diffuser - BOCA CF backseat covers & CF trunk spoiler - RevoZport CF sideskirts w/ VIP CF rear skirts - JBSPEED CF front lip & CF roof spoiler - Blacked-out roof, reverse light & front grill - AMG door pins & Hakimov CF trim kit - H&R springs (w/17mm rear spring pads) - 19's OEM V Multi-spokes w/ Yokohama tires (H&R spacers --> 10mm r & 12mm f) - 19's HRE P40 in brushed with tinted clear w/ Hankook V12 tires

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Roswell MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,153 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG, 2009 ISF , 2002 L-Tuned IS300, 2011 ML350	Yeah, that's what I thought u had cuz i have the same offset in the rear & have slight rubbing too. Wish I went + 53mm. __________________ 2010 Calcite White C63 - Vorsteiner CF rear diffuser - BOCA CF backseat covers & CF trunk spoiler - RevoZport CF sideskirts w/ VIP CF rear skirts - JBSPEED CF front lip & CF roof spoiler - Blacked-out roof, reverse light & front grill - AMG door pins & Hakimov CF trim kit - H&R springs (w/17mm rear spring pads) - 19's OEM V Multi-spokes w/ Yokohama tires (H&R spacers --> 10mm r & 12mm f) - 19's HRE P40 in brushed with tinted clear w/ Hankook V12 tires

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CoolBDPhenom03 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,175 Drives: Vivid Racing '09 C63 AMG	After I had the front raised 1/4" and the rear raised 1/2", it's not that bad anymore. __________________ --DT =============== My other ride is a Ducati. "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary...that's what gets you." "Sure the M3 has got a top notch weapon in it, but this is a nuke." - Jeremy Clarkson YouTube - C63 AMG by Vivid Racing HRE \| Vorsteiner \| H&R Coilovers \| Agency Power \| Powerchip

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khmergod MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,650 Drives: 2011 P31 C63	I run 275 on stock susp rears. No rubbing.

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b16 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 496 Drives: 2009 C63, 2000 ML 430, 1994 Del Sol Vtec	I'm also running 275's on stock 18's with stock suspension, no rubbing at all.

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CoolBDPhenom03 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,175 Drives: Vivid Racing '09 C63 AMG	Well, it is a bit stiff on low profile tires with H&R coilovers, but if certain roads were so crappy, it would be much more manageable. This is my DD and for 90% of my driving, it's sweet. However, there are areas such as the Mission that are just brutal on any car, but even more so in this car. Just the other day, I managed to miss a section of road dug out but not marked or filled in. It almost swallowed the motorcyclist behind me. I probably would've been filing a claim with the city for new rims and another front lip. __________________ --DT =============== My other ride is a Ducati. "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary...that's what gets you." "Sure the M3 has got a top notch weapon in it, but this is a nuke." - Jeremy Clarkson YouTube - C63 AMG by Vivid Racing HRE \| Vorsteiner \| H&R Coilovers \| Agency Power \| Powerchip

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Roswell MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,153 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG, 2009 ISF , 2002 L-Tuned IS300, 2011 ML350	^^ dang, are roads that bad in NorCal? Lol I've been to San Fran and the roads looked nice, just very hilly. Didn't u just replaced 2 bent wheels? If u would have to do it all over again, would u go down to 19's? __________________ 2010 Calcite White C63 - Vorsteiner CF rear diffuser - BOCA CF backseat covers & CF trunk spoiler - RevoZport CF sideskirts w/ VIP CF rear skirts - JBSPEED CF front lip & CF roof spoiler - Blacked-out roof, reverse light & front grill - AMG door pins & Hakimov CF trim kit - H&R springs (w/17mm rear spring pads) - 19's OEM V Multi-spokes w/ Yokohama tires (H&R spacers --> 10mm r & 12mm f) - 19's HRE P40 in brushed with tinted clear w/ Hankook V12 tires

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SheryarYO Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 380 Drives: C63	for the guys running 275's on their wheels on the stock 18's, do you have pictures of the sidewalls? i want to see what the "ballooning" looks like.

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SheryarYO Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 380 Drives: C63	thanks man. do you have spacers on there as well? i want my wheels to be pretty flush with the car after i put the 275's on and i think yours look pretty good. do you have another picture from a little further away by any chance?

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b16 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 496 Drives: 2009 C63, 2000 ML 430, 1994 Del Sol Vtec	No spacers. I'll snap a picture around lunchtime.

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dubaudi Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Someplace Warm Posts: 177 Drives: 2009 C63	I know that no one is going to agree with me, but if you're getting Pilot Super Sports, I would NOT get 265's. Stick to 255's. The 265 sidewall is bigger and in my opinion, ugly as hell. On top of that, the difference in width is totally negligible. Here's a 265 and 255 next to each other. The 255 is the clean tire...both unmounted. I got 265's....drove on them for 1 day, and then took them off and put on 255's instead because I couldn't stand the look. I've been on the 255's for a few weeks now and couldn't be happier. __________________

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SheryarYO Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 380 Drives: C63	man everyone talks about the sidewall on the super sports, but no one has a picture apparently.

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