View Poll Results: What Tires are the best?
Goodyear
21
5.92%
Toyo
28
7.89%
Michelin
140
39.44%
Continental
43
12.11%
Falken
25
7.04%
Pirelli
43
12.11%
Other
55
15.49%
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W203/CL203/S203 TIRE Discussion Thread - Every question on TIRES
#728
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C230 Sports Coupe
the 245/45 will be slightly taller. I still dont think a 245/ will fit in front unless the fenders are rolled
#729
Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
I will be going with a 225/45/17 with a 10mm spacer in the back.
I will be going with a 225/45/17 with a 10mm spacer in the back.
#730
The 245/45 has a sidewall height of 114 mm and the 245/40 has a sidewall height of 98 mm which is a difference in diameter of 32 mm, or about 1".
The stock C7 tire does 837 revolutions per mile. The 245/40 does 841, but the 245/45 is only 806. The 245/40 won't cause much speedometer error, but the 245/45 will.
Tim, you should get the 245/40. The width is the same.
The stock C7 tire does 837 revolutions per mile. The 245/40 does 841, but the 245/45 is only 806. The 245/40 won't cause much speedometer error, but the 245/45 will.
Tim, you should get the 245/40. The width is the same.
Last edited by Lynn; 01-29-2003 at 04:42 PM.
#731
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C230 Sports Coupe
Originally posted by Matt230K
Is that what you want to be able to rotate better,
Is that what you want to be able to rotate better,
#732
Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
I will be going with a 225/45/17 with a 10mm spacer in the back.
I will be going with a 225/45/17 with a 10mm spacer in the back.
#733
Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
I'll use my 16's as winter set, even though we dont get hardly any snow we get alot of rain. Of course i'll get diff tires for the summer. I have been looking at the Yokohama AVS ES100.
I'll use my 16's as winter set, even though we dont get hardly any snow we get alot of rain. Of course i'll get diff tires for the summer. I have been looking at the Yokohama AVS ES100.
#734
Originally posted by Lynn
Tim, you should get the 245/40. The width is the same.
Tim, you should get the 245/40. The width is the same.
#736
Originally posted by Matt230K
You misread him. He is getting the 225/45, not the 245/45. But i agree that if you are doing 245's, the 245/40 is the way to go.
You misread him. He is getting the 225/45, not the 245/45. But i agree that if you are doing 245's, the 245/40 is the way to go.
#737
Originally posted by vadim
...except they require at least 8" wide rims. This means that they can't be mounted on stock C7 (Evo) 17" rims, which are 7.5".
...except they require at least 8" wide rims. This means that they can't be mounted on stock C7 (Evo) 17" rims, which are 7.5".
#738
rear tire wabble
i have just noticed that my left rear tire wobbles when i driven. to be more specific, it looks more like an uneven tire wear on the sidewall. can it be a result of the alignment (toe) and has anyone experienced this wear after lowering? (i have H&R cup kit)
#740
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2005 smart cabrio; 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200
Wascally Wabble
If your tire is at all out of round or has any bulges on the sidewall or tread, stop driving on it immediately and have it checked for tread separation or manufacturing defects.
It's highly unlikely that an aftermarket suspension setup could cause this sort of thing unless your alignment is severely/visibly out of whack.
It's highly unlikely that an aftermarket suspension setup could cause this sort of thing unless your alignment is severely/visibly out of whack.
#741
uh oh, you've scared me. i realize its a little dangerous, but the strange thing is that i get absolutely no feedback from the steering wheel or seat. if a tire is bulging, will your seat or steering shake?....because mine doesn't. HELP!!!!
#742
btw, i will post pics of my car when i put my body kit back on....March or April. for those who are wondering, i use the stock front bumper and side skirts for winter and a custom set for summer street cruising.
#744
the wheel is definately not bent. when viewed from behind, it looks like the tire sidewall has a bulge on a certain area (when driving) but it is very little, say 1/4" to 1/2" most. also, its never been like this before, just happened now. can it be that a new tire is needed?
#746
I HAVE TO AGREE, AND RESTATE...
...the advice above to STOP DRIVING THE CAR WITH THIS TIRE ON IT is absolutely correct. Get the car to a tire shop ASAP. This is a potential loss of control waiting to happen. Do it now.