is running 255/35/18 on stock wheels okay? any rubbing?
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is running 255/35/18 on stock wheels okay? any rubbing?
Hello, everyone! I was wondering if I can put 255/35/18 on the stock c63 amg 18" wheels for the front. Looking to use 275/35/18 in the rear. Has anyone tried this and do you have any issues with rubbing? Also, is the 255/35/18 okay for the front tires? I know its not as tall as the stock tire that is 235/40. Let me know if you can assist, thank you!
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I'd discourage 255/275 on stock rims. Those tires are a little too wide for your wheels. Both grip and steering feel will suffer. They are each a couple pounds heavier than stock, so ride and acceleration will suffer a little too.
Max width for front and rear on stock rims is 245 for your 8" fronts and 265 for your 9" rears.
http://www.tyresizecalculator.com/ch...rim-size-chart
Max width for front and rear on stock rims is 245 for your 8" fronts and 265 for your 9" rears.
http://www.tyresizecalculator.com/ch...rim-size-chart
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I'd discourage 255/275 on stock rims. Those tires are a little too wide for your wheels. Both grip and steering feel will suffer. They are each a couple pounds heavier than stock, so ride and acceleration will suffer a little too.
Max width for front and rear on stock rims is 245 for your 8" fronts and 265 for your 9" rears.
http://www.tyresizecalculator.com/ch...rim-size-chart
Max width for front and rear on stock rims is 245 for your 8" fronts and 265 for your 9" rears.
http://www.tyresizecalculator.com/ch...rim-size-chart
thank you for the feedback! I might do 245/40 in the front and 275/35 in the rear. I think 275 on the rear should be fine correct?
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Will a 275 rub? Maybe yes, maybe no.
Is a 275 tire on a 9" rim 'fine"? No. Read prior post.
Is 245/275 a good mix on a car that already plows? I'll let you figure that one out.
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275's in a michelin works fine on the rear.
You would be have to be an avid racer to notice any handling or driveability difference as compare to the stock 255.
I noticed 0 difference in my car in the 2.5 years it had 275's as compared to the 255's that were on it.
275's look a hell of a lot better as well
You would be have to be an avid racer to notice any handling or driveability difference as compare to the stock 255.
I noticed 0 difference in my car in the 2.5 years it had 275's as compared to the 255's that were on it.
275's look a hell of a lot better as well
