Going to bigger wheels/tires diameter?
10-02-2010, 04:40 PM
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2005 CL65 (current), 2001 CL600 (chopped)
Going to bigger wheels/tires diameter?
I have my eye on some particularly nice rims in 19" (staggered 8.5" front / 9.5" rear width in +45 offset). Does anyone know if it would be safe to go with 255/40/19 front and 275/40/19 rear? This would increase total diameter by about 1 inch, or 3.8%. I am concerned about this adversely affecting speedometer, rubbing against other components, or potential traction control/abs problems.
I figure +45 offset is pretty close to the stock +43, but does anyone know if this would cause any problems also? If anything they are also available in +35, and I can just add 8mm spacer?
I figure +45 offset is pretty close to the stock +43, but does anyone know if this would cause any problems also? If anything they are also available in +35, and I can just add 8mm spacer?
10-02-2010, 06:37 PM
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Adding an 8 mm spacer would make a +35 become a +27. FYI
I would say that they will fit.
Don't worry about the speedo, you may be 1 mph off at highway speeds or so.
I would say that they will fit.
Don't worry about the speedo, you may be 1 mph off at highway speeds or so.
