W205 with AMG Sports Pkg may have to use 18" Snow Tires
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W205 with AMG Sports Pkg may have to use 18" Snow Tires
I took my car into a local tire dealer who wanted to see if they could indeed use the 225-50-17" Snow tire and rims.
The front larger MB Break calipers were touching so they told me the only alternative is to get 225-45-18" Rim setup.
I am sure this is only for the AMG Sports package line and will not affect the Avantgarde or Luxury lines.
I think I will wait for the Mercedes official announcement before getting any snows.
The front larger MB Break calipers were touching so they told me the only alternative is to get 225-45-18" Rim setup.
I am sure this is only for the AMG Sports package line and will not affect the Avantgarde or Luxury lines.
I think I will wait for the Mercedes official announcement before getting any snows.
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My dealer told me I could use the 225x45 size on the OEM wheels all around, even though the rear wheels are wider. He said this is what MB is telling them.
I'll check this out before I do anything. It doesn't sound right, but the service guy said he was certain.
I'll check this out before I do anything. It doesn't sound right, but the service guy said he was certain.
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2015 C400 4matic W205
I took my car into a local tire dealer who wanted to see if they could indeed use the 225-50-17" Snow tire and rims.
The front larger MB Break calipers were touching so they told me the only alternative is to get 225-45-18" Rim setup.
I am sure this is only for the AMG Sports package line and will not affect the Avantgarde or Luxury lines.
I think I will wait for the Mercedes official announcement before getting any snows.
The front larger MB Break calipers were touching so they told me the only alternative is to get 225-45-18" Rim setup.
I am sure this is only for the AMG Sports package line and will not affect the Avantgarde or Luxury lines.
I think I will wait for the Mercedes official announcement before getting any snows.
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I took my car into a local tire dealer who wanted to see if they could indeed use the 225-50-17" Snow tire and rims.
The front larger MB Break calipers were touching so they told me the only alternative is to get 225-45-18" Rim setup.
I am sure this is only for the AMG Sports package line and will not affect the Avantgarde or Luxury lines.
I think I will wait for the Mercedes official announcement before getting any snows.
The front larger MB Break calipers were touching so they told me the only alternative is to get 225-45-18" Rim setup.
I am sure this is only for the AMG Sports package line and will not affect the Avantgarde or Luxury lines.
I think I will wait for the Mercedes official announcement before getting any snows.
A C400 AMG requires 17" you do not need 18"
Still unsure about the C300 AMG will get to that soon.
Smaller engines will work with 16"
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Yup its the official "approved Winter tire" sizes.
http://mercedes.tirelocator.ca/5-923
Just click on Year and model and either C300 or C400... C63 is grayed out
http://mercedes.tirelocator.ca/5-923
Just click on Year and model and either C300 or C400... C63 is grayed out
Last edited by Leslielp; Oct 11, 2014 at 11:43 AM.
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Be careful with aftermarket rims, I had to take the original rim (16") for the winter tires and will have new tires for the summer. Two different sets of rims was tested and there was interference between rims and calipers.
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In what width and ET?
Using 16x6.5" you need ET38
16x7,5 will work with ET45
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That is correct StanH, in fact, that is the spec quoted on the manual for snow fitment
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W205 C200 Sport Premium Plus. October 2018. 1497cc with 48 volt battery eq
I tried 16" (ET38 as per manual, Dezent TG) on my C200 but the front caliper was mili metres from wheel and the outer stick on balancing weights actually touched the calipers.
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Mercedes W205 C180 Amg, Mercedes X205 GLC250 4MATIC Exclusive
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Guys,
Take all the guess work out and just get your tires/wheels from Tirerack. They measure and test fit actual cars to make sure there is no interference with brake parts, suspension parts, or the fender lip.
I bought 18" winter wheel and tires for my wife's C300 4Matic Sport, but Tirerack shows that they have 60+ wheel models in 17" that will also fit.
Anyway, is there any specific reason to get 17" snow tires? Is the taller sidewall preferable? We don't get crazy snow like NY or Canada, so I am not sure of the guys who have to drive through heavy snow fall, potholes, and etc, want the really tall sidewalls for additional float and rim protection.
Take all the guess work out and just get your tires/wheels from Tirerack. They measure and test fit actual cars to make sure there is no interference with brake parts, suspension parts, or the fender lip.
I bought 18" winter wheel and tires for my wife's C300 4Matic Sport, but Tirerack shows that they have 60+ wheel models in 17" that will also fit.
Anyway, is there any specific reason to get 17" snow tires? Is the taller sidewall preferable? We don't get crazy snow like NY or Canada, so I am not sure of the guys who have to drive through heavy snow fall, potholes, and etc, want the really tall sidewalls for additional float and rim protection.
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My C180 amg line has 225/45/18, 7.5 j Et 44 - front and 245/40/18, 8.5 j Et 49 - rear as factory setup .
Been also thinking of what other alternatives i have as a winter setup for aftermarket wheels.Found a lot of wheels from E class w212 but i don't know if they will fit.
Been also thinking of what other alternatives i have as a winter setup for aftermarket wheels.Found a lot of wheels from E class w212 but i don't know if they will fit.
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W204 C300, GLE V167 450
In my C200 AMG line I got originally 18", but 17 "will also fit:
front axle: 7J x 17 ET48,5 | 225/50 R17 H
rear axle: 7J x 17 ET48,5 | 225/50 R17 H
17 inch whells will fit all
- C-Class W205 Sedan
- C-Class station wagon S205
- C-Class Coupe C205
- C-Class Cabriolet A205
not suitable for C350e, C 43 AMG, C 63 AMG
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have a 2015 c400 sports/amg package and I have a line on some amg 18s but the wheels are staggered; fronts are 18x7.5 and rears are 18x8.5 - any thoughts on whether I could run a non staggered tire set up using 225 45 18s all around (square st up)? Any feedback is much appreciaged. Thanks!
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2007 C280
have a 2015 c400 sports/amg package and I have a line on some amg 18s but the wheels are staggered; fronts are 18x7.5 and rears are 18x8.5 - any thoughts on whether I could run a non staggered tire set up using 225 45 18s all around (square st up)? Any feedback is much appreciated.
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have a 2015 c400 sports/amg package and I have a line on some amg 18s but the wheels are staggered; fronts are 18x7.5 and rears are 18x8.5 - any thoughts on whether I could run a non staggered tire set up using 225 45 18s all around (square st up)? Any feedback is much appreciated.
