C55 Tire Setup Help
#1
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C55 Tire Setup Help
Hi guys, I am in need of new tires for my c55 an had some questions. I am currently running 225/35/18 and 255/35/18. I want to know if I can put 235/40/18 in the front. And if so, would I have to change the rears to larger to balance it? If anyone has done this let me know. Thanks
#4
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That's a good setup as I have the same. 265 rears want to rub on compression or I'd still be running those. IMO, 245s up front made the steering slow and numb so I dropped a size. 235s seems to be a good compromise.
#6
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I have 265's on the rear and have never rubbed. Do have a different shock set up?
#7
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Depends on the brand and tire. Pilot Super Sports rub just barely at full compression, Conti DWs rub almost all of the time but Hankooks never rubbed. All 265s, but since I'm stuck on PSSs because they're phenomenal, I dropped down to a 255.
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I put the newest Michelin super sports on the rear 255/30/19 and they rubbed like crazy. Replaced all 4 tires with the newest Conti Extreme Sport rubbing all gone. The SS tread measured 10" versus the Conti's at 9.1" which is a huge difference.
#9
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I have 235/40-18 up front and 265/35-18 out back. Fits great, no rub. Running PS91's and couldn't be happier with them.
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Originally Posted by badbenzz
I put the newest Michelin super sports on the rear 255/30/19 and they rubbed like crazy. Replaced all 4 tires with the newest Conti Extreme Sport rubbing all gone. The SS tread measured 10" versus the Conti's at 9.1" which is a huge difference.
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Hi guys, I am in need of new tires for my c55 an had some questions. I am currently running 225/35/18 and 255/35/18. I want to know if I can put 235/40/18 in the front. And if so, would I have to change the rears to larger to balance it? If anyone has done this let me know. Thanks
No rubbing, scraping, or odd noises of any kind. I track my '06 C55, as well.**
Next I'm going to put some effort into getting a square stance with rear wheels up front. I understand that's a bit more effort (spacers, lugs/bolts, etc.).
**EDIT: just recalled when I track I can make out rub marks on my lower control arms; so the "of any kind" comment is actually limited to street driving. Regarding track driving, it ought to read "of marginal kind". But I'm pretty ham-fisted in the corners
Last edited by Leftlane; 05-12-2017 at 02:00 PM.
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