pww

(post if you are running a 285 as well)

What offset are you running and how often do you rub (assuming stock fender's and such). If you had fender work done, what did you have done to prevent rubbing?


Thanks,

Pat

AMG3.2

255 stretched on a 9.5. rolled fenders. i wonder if i can get a 275...

pww

I'm in the same place, but due to rolling diameters and lack of availability for the tires I want, I'm going to wait until I need tires again and get some 285's and get my fenders ready to run them

kent426

I am running SL 55 rims, 18x9.5 with ET 33. Will will have to take a small abrasive disc and trim the plastice and roll the fender. They will contact at the top of the lip and the front and back of the body molding line. Definitely worth the investment though.

JUAN CASAUS

I had 275's with stock rims and suspension. Had some rubbing on bumps and with people inside. Now I run 265's with lowered suspension no issue whatsoever.

sinister55

275 I had major rubbing even with no one inside

alpha8a

I'm running 275/30/19 on Bridgestone RE-11s on a 10" wheel. The suspension stock and I don't know the offsets on the wheels. It rubs a lot if there are any passengers in the back or if I go over big bumps. I'll be dropping back down to a 265 tire next time. 275 is too wide for the car and makes it understeer even more.

pww

So with stock wheels, you rubbed on the outside? Location of rubbing would be a great thing to point out.


(Thanks kent426 that was just about exactly what I needed to know)

RLx02

275 with 10mm spacers. I dont rub that much but i have 285 drag tires that I rub going over ANYTHING.

JUAN CASAUS

275 rubbed on inside and on outside fender. 265 look good with my C55 rims and no issues.

pww

So are these 265/35's and 275/35's? 18's or 19's?

JUAN CASAUS

265/35R18 now. 275/35R17 before.

wawy

It would be good information to mention the brand of tires everyone is currently using as there are most definitely differences between tires of the same specs. For example, try putting a Toyo Proxes T1R up against, say, Continental Sport Contacts or a Falkin and you'll see what I mean. My 255/30/ZR19s are some of the most narrow tires for a 255 width that I've seen. Granted they are good tires, but, I definitely would be able to run a 265 or even 275 with no problems. The rounded sidewalls of the Toyos (great if you're lowered btw) contributes to the narrow appearance. Anyways, I'm sure you get the point...

pww

^I have a feeling my Continental DWS's run pretty narrow, but its a good point I'd like to hear what tires and the exact specs.

@Juan: Did you have any problems running the 275/35 in terms of the speedo or traction control? It just seems the diameter is pretty large compared to stock.

Same question I guess goes for those running 265/35-18's

kent426

Go to Tire Racks website, tire specs can be compared on there in terms of actual tire width and tread width.

pww

Oh I know the difference in size and all that, I was just curious how that translated into real life.

2MCHCAR

I recently installed 275 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on my W209 and I had a little rubbing. I ground away at the fender and now have no issues. You can see the pics in the w209 tire stance/fitment thread here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/4833614-post212.html

JUAN CASAUS

Actually I did. When the tires(275) were new my cruise control would not engage over 40mph. When they write some it worked fine. No issues with the 265's.

kent426

If anything traction control has become less invasive with a slightly taller rear tire than the front but other than that, no issues .

pww

Dang guys thanks, all the information I needed