Maximum Tire Diameter to avoid wheel rub
#1
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Maximum Tire Diameter to avoid wheel rub
Does anyone know the maximum tire diameter that will fit in the stock rear wheel well of a 2002 CLK430?
I am interested in buying a staggered set of Mandrus wheels (18x9.5 in the rear) but I'd like to stay at a 40 sidewall. The recommended tire size is 255/35/18 but I've heard from another post on this site that the 40 sidewall gives a much nicer ride quality than the 35.
Using the tire size calculator at the following link I learned the stock setup gives an overall tire diameter of 24.71". The setup I'd like to use has an overall tire diameter of 25.71" for a total height increase of 0.5" (radius) I fear this is too much travel to avoid wheel well rub under high suspension travel.
1010tire size calculator:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
If anyone has any input I would greatly appreciate your assistance.
I am interested in buying a staggered set of Mandrus wheels (18x9.5 in the rear) but I'd like to stay at a 40 sidewall. The recommended tire size is 255/35/18 but I've heard from another post on this site that the 40 sidewall gives a much nicer ride quality than the 35.
Using the tire size calculator at the following link I learned the stock setup gives an overall tire diameter of 24.71". The setup I'd like to use has an overall tire diameter of 25.71" for a total height increase of 0.5" (radius) I fear this is too much travel to avoid wheel well rub under high suspension travel.
1010tire size calculator:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
If anyone has any input I would greatly appreciate your assistance.
#2
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Does anyone know the maximum tire diameter that will fit in the stock rear wheel well of a 2002 CLK430?
I am interested in buying a staggered set of Mandrus wheels (18x9.5 in the rear) but I'd like to stay at a 40 sidewall. The recommended tire size is 255/35/18 but I've heard from another post on this site that the 40 sidewall gives a much nicer ride quality than the 35.
Using the tire size calculator at the following link I learned the stock setup gives an overall tire diameter of 24.71". The setup I'd like to use has an overall tire diameter of 25.71" for a total height increase of 0.5" (radius) I fear this is too much travel to avoid wheel well rub under high suspension travel.
1010tire size calculator:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
If anyone has any input I would greatly appreciate your assistance.
I am interested in buying a staggered set of Mandrus wheels (18x9.5 in the rear) but I'd like to stay at a 40 sidewall. The recommended tire size is 255/35/18 but I've heard from another post on this site that the 40 sidewall gives a much nicer ride quality than the 35.
Using the tire size calculator at the following link I learned the stock setup gives an overall tire diameter of 24.71". The setup I'd like to use has an overall tire diameter of 25.71" for a total height increase of 0.5" (radius) I fear this is too much travel to avoid wheel well rub under high suspension travel.
1010tire size calculator:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
If anyone has any input I would greatly appreciate your assistance.
As for the front I would say 235 x 40 x 18" if you have lowered the car, or you could go a bit wider if the car is at normal height.
Good luck
#3
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Thanks
I appreciate the fast response. I have the stock offset (35 i think) and the car is not lowered (completely stock so far), so it sounds like I should be okay.
How does the ride quality compare from the 40 to 35 sidewall? The roads are far from perfect where I live so I am concerned about going with too small of a sidewall.
Thanks again.
How does the ride quality compare from the 40 to 35 sidewall? The roads are far from perfect where I live so I am concerned about going with too small of a sidewall.
Thanks again.
#4
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If your height is stock, then I think you wil be ok, but I would'nt go wider then 260 in the rears as they could still rub the liner, especially if teh tires have rim protectors in the design. The ride is a little more cushioned I think, but hard to notice to be honest.
I have just flattened my front wheel arches and sealed it for rust prevention. This way my 235's on the front do not rub on sharp cornering.
I have just flattened my front wheel arches and sealed it for rust prevention. This way my 235's on the front do not rub on sharp cornering.