How wide can you go?
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2004 C32 AMG
Yes, don't take the chance unless you are positive they will fit. I had this problem on my Mustang Cobra - 18X9.5 in the front with 275/40/18s rubbed badly. I drove away, then turned around back to Direct Tire Co. They took them back (couldn't believe it, but they did) and ordered 275/35/18s which fit. Also you don't want to go so wide that the tires buldge out of the fender flares. I guess it is a matter of personal preference, but I think the tire buldge outside the fender looks ridiculous.
Oh, and keep in mind 30 profile means less protection for your rims. If you hit a few decent sized potholes, your rims will probably warp. Even with my 18X9.5s with 35 profile tires, I was especially careful not to hit potholes, but when I went in for new tires, they said 2 of my rims were noticably warped.
Good luck!
Oh, and keep in mind 30 profile means less protection for your rims. If you hit a few decent sized potholes, your rims will probably warp. Even with my 18X9.5s with 35 profile tires, I was especially careful not to hit potholes, but when I went in for new tires, they said 2 of my rims were noticably warped.
Good luck!
Last edited by hantzis; Aug 13, 2004 at 06:55 PM.
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Originally Posted by hantzis
Yes, don't take the chance unless you are positive they will fit. I had this problem on my Mustang Cobra - 18X9.5 in the front with 275/40/18s rubbed badly. I drove away, then turned around back to Direct Tire Co. They took them back (couldn't believe it, but they did) and ordered 275/35/18s which fit. Also you don't want to go so wide that the tires buldge out of the fender flares. I guess it is a matter of personal preference, but I think the tire buldge outside the fender looks ridiculous.
Oh, and keep in mind 30 profile means less protection for your rims. If you hit a few decent sized potholes, your rims will probably warp. Even with my 18X9.5s with 35 profile tires, I was especially careful not to hit potholes, but when I went in for new tires, they said 2 of my rims were noticably warped.
Good luck!
Oh, and keep in mind 30 profile means less protection for your rims. If you hit a few decent sized potholes, your rims will probably warp. Even with my 18X9.5s with 35 profile tires, I was especially careful not to hit potholes, but when I went in for new tires, they said 2 of my rims were noticably warped.
Good luck!
I'm thinking because they did the alignment for free, they might have rebalanced the wheel or something.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
a 275 on the front!!!!!!!!!! u would be lucky if u can get that on the rear!
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