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So I need new tires. But I'm not sure what to get. So the a dude at a tire shop told me pilot super sport 3. What's a little confusing are the sizes. Do I get the size on the door stickers or do I get a little bigger?? Do I get one size for the front and a difference size for the rear? Basically, am I sticking with stock or not?
Also what brand of tires do you guys like the best?
In 2003 the base CL500 had 225/55HR17 tires front and rear. Wheels were
7.5J x 17", front and rear.
On my 2003 Cl500 with the optional "Sport Package" the tires were:
Front: 245/45 ZR18" front and 265/40ZR18" rear, high performance.
Wheels: Front: AMG 8.5J x 18" ET 44. Rear:AMG 9.0J x 18" ET44.
I don't remember. But I'll prob go with the more aggressive setup. Mostly because I'd like the most amount of grip as possible. Why did you go with smaller front tires and larger rears?
In 2003 the base CL500 had 225/55HR17 tires front and rear. Wheels were
7.5J x 17", front and rear.
On my 2003 Cl500 with the optional "Sport Package" the tires were:
Front: 225/45 ZR18" front and 265/40ZR18" rear, high performance.
Wheels: Front: AMG 8.5J x 18" ET 44. Rear:AMG 9.0J x 18" ET44.
What tire and wheels are now on your CL500?
those are the wrong size tires for the Amg sport package 18 inch wheels
they should be 245/45/18 front and 275/40/18 rear
to answer the original questions about why different sizes front and rear , Mercedes fitted wider rear wheels and also wider rear tires on the sports package and Amg cars . Standard cars have the same size wheels and tires on all 4 corners
as for what brand of tire , I pick a cheaper option than Michelin . I buy general G max , Firestone firehawk Indy, or sumitomo htr Z (all from tirerack.com) and they ship directly to a local installer . Much cheaper then michelin, they are only about $120 a tire and it includes free road hazard coverage
Tusabes, I feel like you're secretly a MB mechanic trying find out how much we know on the forum. I have the amg badging and what looks like amg body kit. So I'm not sure if that's "sport". I will say these tires are huge. Are these the sport wheels? The wheels themselves have the amg etching on them.
I don't remember. But I'll prob go with the more aggressive setup. Mostly because I'd like the most amount of grip as possible. Why did you go with smaller front tires and larger rears?
If you want lots of grip, I strongly recommend having the larger rear wheels and tires (say 265 or 275 section) at the front as well as at the rear.
While you guys are here. I recently ordered a crankshaft sensor for fcp euro. I got the "genuine mercedes" and saw a cam position senso. And thought I I'd get it too. For $64. I later realized the cam sensor was a Bosch. And the merc sensor was actually $200. Are Bosch sensors good for these cars or should I always get the merc??
Tusabes, I feel like you're secretly a MB mechanic trying find out how much we know on the forum. I have the amg badging and what looks like amg body kit. So I'm not sure if that's "sport". I will say these tires are huge. Are these the sport wheels? The wheels themselves have the amg etching on them.
There is only 1mm difference in diameter with a 245/45, 275/40 set up.
The difference is 9mm if 265/40 is used on the rear.
right , and if you use tires with substantially different diameters , you are more likely to get abs/wheel speed sensor errors, especially as the tires wear out.
245/45/18 front and 275/40/18 rear is the proper size, as the diameters are nearly identical . It also gives you more sidewall protection in the rear
i bought a cl600 where the owner put on incorrect size 245/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rear tires, as these sizes are cheaper . The reduced sidewall resulted in $4000 pothole damage to the wheels . You want as much sidewall protection as possible
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