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
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Originally Posted by molarband
wouldn't they charge more for the tire? I would think it would just be cheaper to buy a new tire.
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
If you have a physical problem with your tire, like there's a bubble that's about to explode as you put it, it should be covered under the Michelin warranty. They prorate based on treadlife and I assume that's OK because the other tires are usable. Just go to a tire shop that sells Michelin like Costco and see what they say. If for example the tire is $100 and they say it has 50% tread left and they honor the clain, they'll sell you a new tire for $50.
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09' BMW M3 E90
Will a 2002 C230 Winter tires fit a 2005 C230 sedan?
Hi guy's
Do you know if my Winter tires off the 2002 c230 will fit a 2005 C230 sedan. Same bolt patterns?
Thanks,
Do you know if my Winter tires off the 2002 c230 will fit a 2005 C230 sedan. Same bolt patterns?
Thanks,
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Forgot to mention that my 2002 c230 was a coupe and the guy who want's them have an 2005 sedan. This is with the steel rims and the tires. I think the bolt pattern should be the same unless the brakes changed on the 2005?
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05 C230K SS and 02 C240
Not sure about the Evo package, but 05 C230k has a big front sport break caliper. When I had a flat, I tried to fit my 02 C240 16" steel spare wheel on my 05 C230K and it didn't fit. The bolt pattern is the same but the caliper clearance isn't the same.
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From: The Red Planet
09' BMW M3 E90
Originally Posted by FreeStylinSurfe
yes, it will fit. 205 55 16?
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2005 C230 Sport Sedan, Kompressor Engine, Brilliant Silver
Originally Posted by essa
[B]They will not fit!!!
Yes they will, but you have to remove the brakes from the vehicle all together, then they will fit. LOL 
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Tire Size Calculator
What's goin' on everybody? My cousin told me about a great website that will help you identify what tires should fit as close as possible with whichever wheel size upgrade you go with. Remember, this is only for tires, but it is a good guage for knowing what you can switch up to when upgrading:
LINK: TIRE SIZE CALCULATOR
LINK: TIRE SIZE CALCULATOR
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'02 c230k coupe
nice but.. how is this http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
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Originally Posted by PsssTkiD
nice but.. how is this http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
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Who needs a calculator for that simple math. :p
Actually there is more to this than meets the eye. Why would MB on the W203 use a staggered setup of 225 front and 245 rear? Clearly the cheat sheets posted would suggest a 255 rear. Could there be a little more insight that would shed some light on this matter. This particular calculator goes a little more in depth as to what is involved.
Tire size calculator - German Only
Actually there is more to this than meets the eye. Why would MB on the W203 use a staggered setup of 225 front and 245 rear? Clearly the cheat sheets posted would suggest a 255 rear. Could there be a little more insight that would shed some light on this matter. This particular calculator goes a little more in depth as to what is involved.
Tire size calculator - German Only
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05 C230K SS and 02 C240
Hmmm... the rear on mine worn out faster than the front. I take it you don't have staggered fitment...than it should go to the front...because they control the car direction and do most of the braking.
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If the tires are not staggered, most tire companies will tell you the new tires should go on the rear axle. Read the links below for more info...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=52
http://www.autonet.ca/autonetstories...m?StoryID=3691
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=52
http://www.autonet.ca/autonetstories...m?StoryID=3691
