mtnman82

Just wondering if anyone is running 255's on the rear (vs. stock 245's) and if there are any issues? I'm assuming not, but want to make sure as I know there's not a lot of room back there. I'm running the CLK 5-spoke staggered wheels, 30mm offset in the rear. Thanks in advance!

glocati

Im running 255/35's on an 18"x9.5"

mtnman82

Thanks for the quick reply! Do you happen to know the offset on your 18x9.5's? And I assume no rubbing issues?

hcoronado

now isn't 30 offset for the back pushing the wheel too far out?

phister

nope I'm running +25 in rear and roland is running +24 I believe. You'll just have to do some fender rolling and slight pulling if your car is lowered, if you're car isnt lowered I dont see any issues with +30. I had CLS500 wheels and the rear is +30 or +33 and I had 255/35 with no issues either

hcoronado

9.5 rim?

glocati

35 ET on my rears. No rubbing, low on coilovers. Thx Greg

phister

yup had 9.5 rears

hanknum

I've got a set of the OEM "funnel" wheels on my '02 wagon. 8.5" rear width. When I first put on 255's they rubbed a little on the inner fender liner...no biggie. It will also depend on the tire itself. A 255 from Bridgstone may differ from a 255 from Dunlop (and each model in the manufacture's line can also vary some). I don't think you will have an issue, but YMMV.

BTW, hey Greg, how old is Grant now?

W203E35

I'm running 265 on my 9.5

Boom vang

Never really understood why they selected 245/40 17 vs 255/40 17 as the latter is actually the same diameter to the front of 225/45 17. The 245 is smaller

here is a great link to calculator to figure out correct sizes:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html