Staggered Wheel Sizes - With Same Sized Tires?
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2009 C230 4MATIC Sports Package
Staggered Wheel Sizes - With Same Sized Tires?
Hi Everyone:
I am looking for a second set of 17" wheels for my 2009 C230 for summer use. I have the sports package with the following wheels:
> 2009 Mercedes Benz C230 4MATIC
> FRONT WHEEL/TIRE: 7.5 J x 17 ET 47 225/45R17
> REAR WHEEL /TIRE: 8.5 J x 17 ET 58 245/40R17
> BOLT PATTERN: 5 x 112
I was told that you do not have to get a staggered set of wheels/rims to fit the staggered tires (per the sizes shown above), as you can mount both sizes of tire (225 & 245) on an 8" wide wheel. Can anyone please tell me if this is in fact the case, or even recommended?
I have been looking at the Mandrus Mannheim Wheels in Gunmetal in 17's, but according to the website they only come in a 17" x 8", whereas my current set-up is 7.5" x 17" & 8.5" x 17".
Has anyone actually mounted the same size tires on a staggered set of rims? If so, does it look funny? Does it affect ride, etc?
I'm a novice here, so any expert advice would be sincerely appreciated. Everyone seems to have a different opinion. For sure, trying to find staggered 17's is not easy....
Thanks.
I am looking for a second set of 17" wheels for my 2009 C230 for summer use. I have the sports package with the following wheels:
> 2009 Mercedes Benz C230 4MATIC
> FRONT WHEEL/TIRE: 7.5 J x 17 ET 47 225/45R17
> REAR WHEEL /TIRE: 8.5 J x 17 ET 58 245/40R17
> BOLT PATTERN: 5 x 112
I was told that you do not have to get a staggered set of wheels/rims to fit the staggered tires (per the sizes shown above), as you can mount both sizes of tire (225 & 245) on an 8" wide wheel. Can anyone please tell me if this is in fact the case, or even recommended?
I have been looking at the Mandrus Mannheim Wheels in Gunmetal in 17's, but according to the website they only come in a 17" x 8", whereas my current set-up is 7.5" x 17" & 8.5" x 17".
Has anyone actually mounted the same size tires on a staggered set of rims? If so, does it look funny? Does it affect ride, etc?
I'm a novice here, so any expert advice would be sincerely appreciated. Everyone seems to have a different opinion. For sure, trying to find staggered 17's is not easy....
Thanks.
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No problem - the 8" wheel width will work for both sizes of tires - proceed with a clear conscience.
All of these tire sizes are made to work with wheel widths that vary by at least 1.5" - so don't sweat the small differences involved in this case, either front or rear.
[For confirmation, go to TireRack's web site and look up the specs for the two sizes of tires in this case - you'll see the allowable rim widths, and 8" falls within the range of both sizes, as noted in the post above.]
All of these tire sizes are made to work with wheel widths that vary by at least 1.5" - so don't sweat the small differences involved in this case, either front or rear.
[For confirmation, go to TireRack's web site and look up the specs for the two sizes of tires in this case - you'll see the allowable rim widths, and 8" falls within the range of both sizes, as noted in the post above.]
Last edited by jrct9454; Jul 16, 2009 at 09:40 AM.
