Winter tires for '11 C63 with 18" wheels?
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Winter tires for '11 C63 with 18" wheels?
I have an '11 C63 sedan with the stock 18" wheels, no performance package. I searched Tire Rack for winter tires and nothing seems available in this size. Any suggestions?
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I posted a similar question earlier last month, but didn't get a response. Here is what I ended up with.
Hakka R2's video clip
F: 235x40x18 (18x8)
R: 245x40x18 (18x9)
The rear size wasn't ideal but given the 10mm difference (5mm each side) I hardly think the deflection or angle flex of the sidewall will hinder the tires performance or longevity.
Hakka R2's video clip
F: 235x40x18 (18x8)
R: 245x40x18 (18x9)
The rear size wasn't ideal but given the 10mm difference (5mm each side) I hardly think the deflection or angle flex of the sidewall will hinder the tires performance or longevity.
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I will 3rd WS70's i got them on my E55k and they have not let me down yet.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/benpaulus/11275532455/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/benpaulus/11275532455/
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245/40/18 is 2.8% bigger overall diameter than 255/35/18, which I think should be OK. Hopefully, it won't confuse the ABS.
How are the WS70 on dry winter roads in terms of feel, noise, grip, etc.? And how do they cope with warmer winter temps, say up to 60 F?
How are the WS70 on dry winter roads in terms of feel, noise, grip, etc.? And how do they cope with warmer winter temps, say up to 60 F?
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I noticed that going with 245/40/18 all around opens up more options for winter tires:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...earDiameter=18
It also increases the overall diameter of the front by 1.2%, versus 2.8% rear, so the delta is reduced to 1.6% which should be better as far as ABS working properly.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...earDiameter=18
It also increases the overall diameter of the front by 1.2%, versus 2.8% rear, so the delta is reduced to 1.6% which should be better as far as ABS working properly.
Last edited by IAA-C63; Dec 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM.
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This was well worth it in my opinion. Here are some more pictures of the rims prior to the arctic blast we got going here in CO.
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