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Old 10-05-2005, 07:40 PM
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Winter tires

Hey guys,

Is it possible to run 225/45/17 on the rears on the stock rims of a c32. (trying to get some winters)

I know the setup is staggered.

Thanks.
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Originally Posted by dub27
Hey guys,

Is it possible to run 225/45/17 on the rears on the stock rims of a c32. (trying to get some winters)

I know the setup is staggered.

Thanks.
Not sure about C32 but that's what is recommened by MB for the C55 at all corners.

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yes it is possible to run 225-45-17 in rear on your OE amg rim. in fact, you need to run both front and rear w/ spec above. i have a C55 and am running those on both front and rear on 17 in C32 amg rims.
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yes it is possible to run 225-45-17 in rear on your OE amg rim. in fact, you need to run both front and rear w/ spec above. i have a C55 and am running those on both front and rear on 17 in C32 amg rims.
then how come on tirerack, when you select tires-> then select winter only... you get only the dunlop sport m3 225/45 and 245/40 tires for a C32?
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Originally Posted by AdaMBombC32G
then how come on tirerack, when you select tires-> then select winter only... you get only the dunlop sport m3 225/45 and 245/40 tires for a C32?
i don't know what you did but when i go to tirerack and put in mercedes 2004 C32 and hit winter, the recommend winter tires for 17" says 225-45-17 for both front and rear.
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Originally Posted by AdaMBombC32G
then how come on tirerack, when you select tires-> then select winter only... you get only the dunlop sport m3 225/45 and 245/40 tires for a C32?

I bought my tires last year from TireRack and went with the same size all around versus staggered on my E55. They recommend that you never stagger winter tires. I would highly recommend the new Dunlope WinterSport M3 tire. It was rock soild during last winter when driving in 3-4 inches of snow with all that HP&TQ
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MB recommended 225/45-17 on all four even in you use the stock C32 wheels (staggered) and thats what I used last winter.

This year, I may replace the rear 225's with 245/40. The car sucks in the snow either way so it might as well look better while sucking
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Originally Posted by jtc55
i don't know what you did but when i go to tirerack and put in mercedes 2004 C32 and hit winter, the recommend winter tires for 17" says 225-45-17 for both front and rear.
once on tirerack.com, instead of selecting vehicle then "winter" select tire then 17", then have winter checked where you have the option of all brands,speed ratings, etc..., you will see it only has the winter sport m3s in staggered set-up, AB
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My ex-cars: 03 E55,04 C32, 05 C55 ,03 E320
I want to sell my set of 4 winter tires and rims.
They are the ones you see on tirerack.com

17 inch 203 AMG 5 spoke with pirelli winter sport 210.
The tires are still very new as I didn't use them that much.

Anyone from Boston area who wants to buy them?

they will fit C32s and C55s

1200$ or best offer.

PM me if interested

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Tires

Hey guys,

I got some 235/45/17s from a buddy who is no longer using them.

Will these fit on the fronts?

Thanks
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