275 or 285 width tires on stock rims for CL65?
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275 or 285 width tires on stock rims for CL65?
I need to replace worn tires on my CL65. I am not happy with the grip of the stock tires when accelerating hard, so I'm thinking of switching to Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's. The stock tire sizes are 245/40-19 and 275/35-19. Based on what I read, up to 255 front/285 rear should be fine on the stock 8.5'' and 9.5'' rims but I don't know if there could be any rubbing or how the traction control might react. The car would also sit a bit higher...
Does anyone have an opinion on the best tire combo on the stock rims? Thanks!
Does anyone have an opinion on the best tire combo on the stock rims? Thanks!
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Funny I was considering the exact same set-up and tire.
I swapped OEM dunlops with PS2's on my 2000 M5. They made a big difference particularly on the wet. I am not a wheel and tire expert but If my memory serves me correctly 255 front and 285 rear is the setup that is used on the same width wheel on the SL65. The wider width wont rub if you are using the OEM wheels / offset. There is enough room between the top of the tire and the fender. Please post how you made out.
I swapped OEM dunlops with PS2's on my 2000 M5. They made a big difference particularly on the wet. I am not a wheel and tire expert but If my memory serves me correctly 255 front and 285 rear is the setup that is used on the same width wheel on the SL65. The wider width wont rub if you are using the OEM wheels / offset. There is enough room between the top of the tire and the fender. Please post how you made out.
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