Got my new Breema's, but they have the wrong tire size on them!
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Got my new Breema's, but they have the wrong tire size on them!
So, its not all that bad...the guy had them on an 09 SL 500 so he had 255/35/19's up front on 8.5's and 285/30's out back on 9.5's. My question is...the tires are basically new...maybe 1000 miles on them...is there anyway in this world I can make them work? I'm open to trimming some of the rear fender inner apron as they seem to only hit right in the front of this. It looks like they have a great offset/backspacing that will help them clear the outer lip, but they are scrubbing as mentioned above. Anyone ever done a little cut work with a grinder to make something like this work? Fronts seem to fit fine, but I haven't turned the wheel to see what will happen when I do.
I'm limited to what I can try because the guy had tire pressure monitering and I don't so I've got to get valve stems...basically all the tires are flat right now.
I'm limited to what I can try because the guy had tire pressure monitering and I don't so I've got to get valve stems...basically all the tires are flat right now.
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Yep, stock suspension. I prob will end up getting the right tires for the fronts and moving the 255's to the back but I was thinking if there was anyway to make these work I would try.
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like most of us folks who have 19s, stick to 265-30-19 rear. There have been a few who fit 275s but probably did a lot of fender work to make it work 100% all of the time (no rubbing with full load). Even I had to roll my fenders and go one dot higher on the rear shims. ( I have H&Rs)
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My thought was thought that due to where I seem to be hitting, the front of the rear wheel well, that I could get the grinder out and do a little work to make the tires fit with-out having to buy new tires. I think the backspacing is perfect t keep the fender lips from hitting which was my first concern.
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I figure worst case I can put the 255/35's from the front on the rear wheels and just buy 225's for the front and not have to buy all four.
My thought was thought that due to where I seem to be hitting, the front of the rear wheel well, that I could get the grinder out and do a little work to make the tires fit with-out having to buy new tires. I think the backspacing is perfect t keep the fender lips from hitting which was my first concern.
My thought was thought that due to where I seem to be hitting, the front of the rear wheel well, that I could get the grinder out and do a little work to make the tires fit with-out having to buy new tires. I think the backspacing is perfect t keep the fender lips from hitting which was my first concern.
Also, don't ever grind or cut any sheetmetal in the wheel wells. If for some reason that cut sheet metal comes into contact with the sidewall of your tire (whether its because the sheetmetal moves, bends back, you didn't cut enough, you hit a crazy bump, etc) that sharp edge could slice into your sidewall and could cause an instant blowout and uncontrolled slide. Only good method is to roll your fenders with the special rolling tool that bolts to your hub.
Do it the right way and get the correct tires on there.
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I figure worst case I can put the 255/35's from the front on the rear wheels and just buy 225's for the front and not have to buy all four.
My thought was thought that due to where I seem to be hitting, the front of the rear wheel well, that I could get the grinder out and do a little work to make the tires fit with-out having to buy new tires. I think the backspacing is perfect t keep the fender lips from hitting which was my first concern.
My thought was thought that due to where I seem to be hitting, the front of the rear wheel well, that I could get the grinder out and do a little work to make the tires fit with-out having to buy new tires. I think the backspacing is perfect t keep the fender lips from hitting which was my first concern.
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Guys, the differene in my 255/35's and the 265/30's that guys run is only a little over 1/2 inch...the 255's being a little taller. This coupled with several factors should make them ok, I think:
1. of that 1/2 inch...1/4 is on the ground. So, that makes the tire trully only 1/4 closer to the fender.
2. my suspension is stock
3. the wheel offset/backspacing sets the tire inside the fender well so the only issues I could see would be it might rub on crazy deep dips and if it did it would be way up in the wheel well and not on the outer lip
4. My lips seem to be rolled...by the previous owner.
Only time will tell for sure I guess.
1. of that 1/2 inch...1/4 is on the ground. So, that makes the tire trully only 1/4 closer to the fender.
2. my suspension is stock
3. the wheel offset/backspacing sets the tire inside the fender well so the only issues I could see would be it might rub on crazy deep dips and if it did it would be way up in the wheel well and not on the outer lip
4. My lips seem to be rolled...by the previous owner.
Only time will tell for sure I guess.
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You will do what you ultimately want to... but remember you asked the forum a question. Many members here have tried different tire combos so they know what they are talking about. so if the consensus is to...
Then it might not be a bad idea to heed the advice.
just my .02
just my .02
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You will do what you ultimately want to... but remember you asked the forum a question. Many members here have tried different tire combos so they know what they are talking about. so if the consensus is to...
Then it might not be a bad idea to heed the advice.
just my .02
Then it might not be a bad idea to heed the advice.
just my .02
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I can tell you RIGHT NOW that the clearance between the fenders and the tires with the bremmas are millimeters, not half an inch. A 265/30/19 will rub on the plastic tabs, that can safely be ground down. Afterwards, even tires that have more square-ish sidewalls will lightly rub on the fender. Good example of this type of tire are the Nitto NT555's. Keep in mind that a 265/30/19 is already slightly larger than stock, with the 255/35/19's you're trying to fit being a FULL INCH taller in overall diameter than the stock C55 wheel/tire package.
It probably will fit but anything more than 50lbs in the back seat and you're going to turn your fender into a cheese grater for your tire.
It probably will fit but anything more than 50lbs in the back seat and you're going to turn your fender into a cheese grater for your tire.
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I can tell you RIGHT NOW that the clearance between the fenders and the tires with the bremmas are millimeters, not half an inch. A 265/30/19 will rub on the plastic tabs, that can safely be ground down. Afterwards, even tires that have more square-ish sidewalls will lightly rub on the fender. Good example of this type of tire are the Nitto NT555's. Keep in mind that a 265/30/19 is already slightly larger than stock, with the 255/35/19's you're trying to fit being a FULL INCH taller in overall diameter than the stock C55 wheel/tire package.
It probably will fit but anything more than 50lbs in the back seat and you're going to turn your fender into a cheese grater for your tire.
It probably will fit but anything more than 50lbs in the back seat and you're going to turn your fender into a cheese grater for your tire.
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The rims aren't going anywhere.
I imagine you would be broke with twins, a C55, and new kicks.
Worse case scenario buy some used tires for half.
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First pics of the new wheels/tires. I just have the drivers side on...having to do it one side at a time since I sold the wheels I had on the car already. Anyway, getting right sides tomorrow and will see how everything rides. So far things are looking good! The offset seems to tuck the rears toward the center of the car and away from the lip. Wheel gaps look pretty good and the car is yet to settle. Yes, they are Bremma replica's. Yes, the car is dirty, dirty. I'll have it detailed and have some great pics as soon as I get the other side on! Man, I'm just hoping for no major rubs! Seems good so far...thoughts?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881039898/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881039898/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4880437963/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4880437963/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881052142/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881052142/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881058352/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881058352/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881065122/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881065122/
Also a pic of the rear fender lips...these look rolled to me. If so, it was done by the previous owner.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4880567983/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4880567983/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881039898/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881039898/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4880437963/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4880437963/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881052142/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881052142/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881058352/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881058352/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881065122/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4881065122/
Also a pic of the rear fender lips...these look rolled to me. If so, it was done by the previous owner.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4880567983/http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710256@N06/4880567983/
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