SLS/R197/C197 AMG: Largest tires on factory wheels?
11-04-2016, 09:12 PM
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Largest tires on factory wheels?
The tires on the SLS seem way too small for the power/performance, especially the rears. I think with larger rears, the car would launch so much better. Plus the Conti's don't seem very sticky.
Seems like there's a lot of clearance available, has anyone stepped up their tire widths on the stock wheels without fender mods? Perhaps to 315/25 or 325/25 Pilot Sports in the rear?
Seems like there's a lot of clearance available, has anyone stepped up their tire widths on the stock wheels without fender mods? Perhaps to 315/25 or 325/25 Pilot Sports in the rear?
Last edited by Houdini; 11-04-2016 at 09:20 PM.
11-04-2016, 09:35 PM
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A stickier tire will benefit more than just a wider one. The OEM compounds are not that aggressive. If you go to a dedicated max performance summer tire, there will be tons more grip.
I could dead hook my CL600, from a dig, on a 275 tire, and way more torque than an SLS. But I was using a Bridgestone Potenza RE-11. On the Michelin PSS I got the car with, I had no chance at all of putting that much power down.
I could dead hook my CL600, from a dig, on a 275 tire, and way more torque than an SLS. But I was using a Bridgestone Potenza RE-11. On the Michelin PSS I got the car with, I had no chance at all of putting that much power down.
11-04-2016, 10:50 PM
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Wow great timing on this post! I was thinking the same thing can you put 305 on the rears instead of 295's??? I am getting ready to buy a new set....
11-04-2016, 10:56 PM
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A stickier tire will benefit more than just a wider one. The OEM compounds are not that aggressive. If you go to a dedicated max performance summer tire, there will be tons more grip.
I could dead hook my CL600, from a dig, on a 275 tire, and way more torque than an SLS. But I was using a Bridgestone Potenza RE-11. On the Michelin PSS I got the car with, I had no chance at all of putting that much power down.
I could dead hook my CL600, from a dig, on a 275 tire, and way more torque than an SLS. But I was using a Bridgestone Potenza RE-11. On the Michelin PSS I got the car with, I had no chance at all of putting that much power down.
I was running almost the same tire widths(265/285) on my RX7 that was putting out 400HP/300lbft with pilot sports, and that was barely enough tire for that turbo car. You look at 911s and vettes, they're all running 305s or more.
Seems that nobody makes a 315/25 and only DOT rcae tires in 315/30. I saw someone had a set of black edition wheels & tires for sale with 325/25s. Wonder if anyone has tried putting those on a base or GT.
Problem I see is tire diameter. 295/30 is 27" and 325/25 is 26.3". Which really leaves only one option, 305/20 which is 27.2". Might try that in a stickier model after I eat threw the Contis. Only 0.7% from factory so hopefully doesn't bother the computers.
11-04-2016, 10:58 PM
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R 50.8 x 27.9 cm / 20 x 11 in < OEM
11-04-2016, 11:05 PM
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Nominal rim width for 305 is 11".
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Technically 295 is supposed to go on a 10.5" rim.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Technically 295 is supposed to go on a 10.5" rim.
11-05-2016, 07:39 PM
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I think torque at launch on CL600 might not be as big of a difference as you think because its turbo.
I was running almost the same tire widths(265/285) on my RX7 that was putting out 400HP/300lbft with pilot sports, and that was barely enough tire for that turbo car. You look at 911s and vettes, they're all running 305s or more.
Seems that nobody makes a 315/25 and only DOT rcae tires in 315/30. I saw someone had a set of black edition wheels & tires for sale with 325/25s. Wonder if anyone has tried putting those on a base or GT.
Problem I see is tire diameter. 295/30 is 27" and 325/25 is 26.3". Which really leaves only one option, 305/20 which is 27.2". Might try that in a stickier model after I eat threw the Contis. Only 0.7% from factory so hopefully doesn't bother the computers.
I was running almost the same tire widths(265/285) on my RX7 that was putting out 400HP/300lbft with pilot sports, and that was barely enough tire for that turbo car. You look at 911s and vettes, they're all running 305s or more.
Seems that nobody makes a 315/25 and only DOT rcae tires in 315/30. I saw someone had a set of black edition wheels & tires for sale with 325/25s. Wonder if anyone has tried putting those on a base or GT.
Problem I see is tire diameter. 295/30 is 27" and 325/25 is 26.3". Which really leaves only one option, 305/20 which is 27.2". Might try that in a stickier model after I eat threw the Contis. Only 0.7% from factory so hopefully doesn't bother the computers.
I'm just saying, going 10mm wider isn't going to provide much more grip. The gain is switching to a stickier compound tire to begin with.
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11-06-2016, 10:03 AM
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11-09-2016, 12:12 AM
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I recently purchased the pirelli trofeo r's 265/35zr19 and 305/30zr20 and could have gone with the 315s. I believe the trofeo r's fit a bit different than other tires which is why you can go wider. Great grip though, highly recommend them.
Last edited by Tjandegi; 11-09-2016 at 12:49 AM.
11-09-2016, 12:16 AM
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Sorry your post is probably clear but, to get clarification in my mind.... these are mounted on the stock wheels correct? I think you got the 19 & 20 up top backwards too?
11-09-2016, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by NewportSLS
Sorry your post is probably clear but, to get clarification in my mind.... these are mounted on the stock wheels correct? I think you got the 19 & 20 up top backwards too?
