WONT FIT - Michelin Pilot Super Sports
02-24-2012, 02:28 PM
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2009 CLS63 AMG
WONT FIT - Michelin Pilot Super Sports
getting ready for a better set of tires on the CLS63.
the stock rear setup is 285 30 19 with continentals.
unfortunately michelin pilot super sports only come in
295/30ZR19 and 275/30ZR19 in 30s
they have the PS2 and the PS "AF".
i've owned the PSS and the PS2 and personally prefer the PSS. not sure what the PS "AF"s are.
suggestions?
the stock rear setup is 285 30 19 with continentals.
unfortunately michelin pilot super sports only come in
295/30ZR19 and 275/30ZR19 in 30s
they have the PS2 and the PS "AF".
i've owned the PSS and the PS2 and personally prefer the PSS. not sure what the PS "AF"s are.
suggestions?
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02-24-2012, 03:23 PM
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getting ready for a better set of tires on the CLS63.
the stock rear setup is 285 30 19 with continentals.
unfortunately michelin pilot super sports only come in
295/30ZR19 and 275/30ZR19.
they have the PS2 and the PS "AF".
i've owned the PSS and the PS2 and personally prefer the PSS. not sure what the PS "AF"s are.
suggestions?
the stock rear setup is 285 30 19 with continentals.
unfortunately michelin pilot super sports only come in
295/30ZR19 and 275/30ZR19.
they have the PS2 and the PS "AF".
i've owned the PSS and the PS2 and personally prefer the PSS. not sure what the PS "AF"s are.
suggestions?
02-24-2012, 08:28 PM
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getting ready for a better set of tires on the CLS63.
the stock rear setup is 285 30 19 with continentals.
unfortunately michelin pilot super sports only come in
295/30ZR19 and 275/30ZR19.
they have the PS2 and the PS "AF".
i've owned the PSS and the PS2 and personally prefer the PSS. not sure what the PS "AF"s are.
suggestions?
the stock rear setup is 285 30 19 with continentals.
unfortunately michelin pilot super sports only come in
295/30ZR19 and 275/30ZR19.
they have the PS2 and the PS "AF".
i've owned the PSS and the PS2 and personally prefer the PSS. not sure what the PS "AF"s are.
suggestions?
wont fit?
who's saying they wont fit?
02-25-2012, 03:57 AM
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If you go to the tire mfr's website, they outline approved wheel widths. 295 is fine for our stockers, IIRC.
02-25-2012, 01:11 PM
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a car that gets very poor gas mileage.
Good choice!
I love Michelin's PSS.
Best tire I've had on a sedan...oh I'm sorry, "4-door coupe".
I've also got 295, but they're 25 series, not 30.
You'll be perfectly fine on the stocks with no rubbing issues.
I love Michelin's PSS.
Best tire I've had on a sedan...oh I'm sorry, "4-door coupe".
I've also got 295, but they're 25 series, not 30.
You'll be perfectly fine on the stocks with no rubbing issues.
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02-25-2012, 01:23 PM
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a 285/25 would be almost a full inch shorter tire than stock...
youd get probably more wheel spin? no?
02-25-2012, 01:32 PM
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a car that gets very poor gas mileage.
I've got aftermarket wheels.
Specifically, I'm running 295/25-21 Pilot Super Sports.
02-25-2012, 01:39 PM
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yeah, i definately couldnt go there myself... 295/25 = 73. 75 mm sidewall!!
must look like a rubber band on 21's!!!
what about just switching out the stock rear 285/30 for a 295/30 ?
and leaving the fronts as is.
anyone done this?
02-25-2012, 02:20 PM
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a car that gets very poor gas mileage.
That should be perfectly fine.
What will end up happening is that you'll have a slightly larger overall diameter in the rear.
285 * 30% = 85.5mm
295 * 30% = 88.5mm
Which means, you'll end up with approximately 0.2 or 0.3 inches larger in overall diamter.
What will end up happening is that you'll have a slightly larger overall diameter in the rear.
285 * 30% = 85.5mm
295 * 30% = 88.5mm
Which means, you'll end up with approximately 0.2 or 0.3 inches larger in overall diamter.
02-25-2012, 02:32 PM
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yeah... 0.2 inches, isnt much....
should be fine
i wonder if they would put it on from the factory, i still have a couple of months left till delivery.
