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Preferred tire size, 19"...

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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 12:49 PM
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Preferred tire size, 19"...

For W215 CL.....285/30? Lots of room in that fender with 19's, even with a bit of lowering. Someone got a picture? Thanks in advance....
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How wide of a 19 wheel in rear?
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285 for sure thats what i run on a 9.5
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285/30, right?
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Originally Posted by allenjdmb
285/30, right?
Yes you also have to make sure that your overall diameter for front and rear tire cannot be off by more than 3% I believe or your car will go into limp mode. Tell me what brand tires and exact sizes for frot and rear and I will check if it will work.
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It's good....

They are Pilot Super Sports, The rolling radius should be within spec. Thanks again....
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Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 in size 285/35/19 -- .6% speed difference compared to OEM size, shown on factory wheels.

You'll be hard-pressed to find a street tire that grips better than this and that won't get you killed if it rains. It's a favorite among C6 Corvette owners since they also have 19s stock. You can feel more power being put down before the traction control intervenes.

Pic is my brother's car just after tire install - please excuse the sooty exhaust tips
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Originally Posted by MooJohn
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 in size 285/35/19 -- .6% speed difference compared to OEM size, shown on factory wheels.

You'll be hard-pressed to find a street tire that grips better than this and that won't get you killed if it rains. It's a favorite among C6 Corvette owners since they also have 19s stock. You can feel more power being put down before the traction control intervenes.

Pic is my brother's car just after tire install - please excuse the sooty exhaust tips
X2 RE-11's are an incredible tire. They are quiet, comfortable, grip great both wet and dry. They will have flat spots when you take off after the car sits for a few hours but it smooths out in a mile or two. I just wish they made them in 20"
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