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TYRE HELP!!!!!!!!!!

Old Jan 6, 2015 | 08:10 AM
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MERCEDES-BENZ C 180K AVANTGARDE
TYRE HELP!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Folks, (First time poster, first time Mercedes Buyer)


Recently bought a MERCEDES-BENZ C 180K AVANTGARDE, 2008. However the types appear to be the originals, and i was looking at upgrading these to alloys and new tyres. (The hub caps do nothing for the car)

I previously drove an Audi tt, and had 225/80/18 on them, and they really gripped the road.

However the types on the new Merc are 195/60/r16, and any bit of speed around a bend etc i feel the car wobble and she looses grip. (Doesn't take much speed before you mention, just slow down)

Any suggestions on what i can do????
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by corben1
Hi Folks, (First time poster, first time Mercedes Buyer)


Recently bought a MERCEDES-BENZ C 180K AVANTGARDE, 2008. However the types appear to be the originals, and i was looking at upgrading these to alloys and new tyres. (The hub caps do nothing for the car)

I previously drove an Audi tt, and had 225/80/18 on them, and they really gripped the road.

However the types on the new Merc are 195/60/r16, and any bit of speed around a bend etc i feel the car wobble and she looses grip. (Doesn't take much speed before you mention, just slow down)

Any suggestions on what i can do????
The tires appear to be original as in 8 years old? Or do you mean the original size? Check that size for the Audi as it is not correct. Perhaps you mean 225/40R18? Certainly the 60 profile tire on the Merc are not going to perform real well in hard corning as the relatively high profile will have a tendency to roll. Your best option here will be to move up at least one size in wheel so you can move to a lower profile tire. Possibly a 17" wheel with a 205/50R17 tire as it will be the same overall diameter.
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