Re: Winter Tire Size Options
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Re: Winter Tire Size Options
Hello, to clarify off the bat, I'm a newbie!
I pick up my new (old) 2005 C55 on MOnday... Since its winter up in Canada, I need winter tires/wheels and I need them quick!
I know MB recommends 17" tires for winter but would a 16" fit a C55? I found some OE MB steelies in 16"...
Also, if only 17" fits, what is the recommended tire size?
Thanks,
Mike
I pick up my new (old) 2005 C55 on MOnday... Since its winter up in Canada, I need winter tires/wheels and I need them quick!
I know MB recommends 17" tires for winter but would a 16" fit a C55? I found some OE MB steelies in 16"...
Also, if only 17" fits, what is the recommended tire size?
Thanks,
Mike
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2005 C55
16 inch wheels are not going to clear the front calipers. You are going to need 17 inch. MB recommends 225/45/17 on all four wheels for winter tires.
I'm running 225/45/17 Continental Extreme Winter Contacts on OEM C32 17 inch wheels and I have had no problems the last 2 years here in Wisconsin.
I'm running 225/45/17 Continental Extreme Winter Contacts on OEM C32 17 inch wheels and I have had no problems the last 2 years here in Wisconsin.
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I have a staggered set up too, same sizes as GTibunny. I picked them up off a local seller, so it was just what he had. I ran a square 225 winter tire set up on my C43, as recommended, but afterwards I felt I should just go to a staggered set up. In reality, where I drive, the roads are really crappy for just a few days of the winter. The rest of the time, they are in relatively good shape and cleared.
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I run 225/45R17 from the c230 coupe. It's a nice looking wheel and you can rotate them. MB recommends that size on 4 corners. Paid 500$ with tires, you can't really beat that!!! check kijiji for a used set there are plenty out there.
