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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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Best tires size to put on a C32 AMG 18"
Hello guys,

Need some help, I finally got wheels that will fit my C32. I'm running 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear.

I have some used tires on deck.

275/35r18 and 245/30r18 came from a cl55 will they fit or what do u guys recommend. I want great fitment with a lot of meat. Minor fender rolling ok.


Any suggestions c32 brothers??
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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Fronts will rub those are wide. Rears may be ok. Check a tire guide against stock size for percent difference
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thanks will do
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 01:31 AM
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try a tire size calculator. This may help you. For example, I'm running 225/40/18. Try to see if with your specs you can similar rolling diameter etc
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Im running in my SC the following:
Front: 225/40R18
Rear: 265/35R18

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anybody ever try running a 235x18 up front? Itd probably fix a lot of understeering issues.
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why would that fix understeer? although I've never felt the w203 had an understeer problem in both my c230 and c55...
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why would that fix understeer?
the front won't push if it has better traction. 225 size tires just don't get it done.
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I'm contemplating 235s up front for my next set. I'm still deciding between 255s and 265s in the rear, so I have no idea what combo Ill end up with..
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ya im running 235 up front and 265 in the rear...mostly to protect the rims edge a bit more
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ya im running 235 up front and 265 in the rear...mostly to protect the rims edge a bit more
Nice, I'm assuming 235/40/18 and 265/35/18. I think that will be what I end up with. Any issue with rubbing or odd wear?
I look forward to less understeer and better grip when launching- all around more rubber on the road!
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OK the "275/35r18 and 245/30r18 did not fit at all.. I even raised the car with coilovers. Im gonna order tires now.

Will I have problems with 235/40R18 in the front ?? has anybody ran these. Im using Falken Azenis RT-615k which is a bulkier tire over all..


any thoughts guys . or should i just run 225/40R18 and 255/40r18??
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I was also thinking of runing 265/3518 rear
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also my car is lowered on HR Coilovers.
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By the way Im also running 8mm spacers rear and 15mm front H&R Also
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