Rear tire size

Mar 31, 2011 | 09:47 PM

Aaron68

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2005 CLK55 COUPE

Rear tire size

Is anyone running 265 35 18's on a 9.5" rim? From what tire rack says 255 35 18 is recommended for our cars but I kind of like a particular tire well at least for the price and they do not come in a 255. I guess what Im asking is, will a 265 35 18 tire on a 9.5" rim rub the wheel well? Planning on getting some new rim/tiress in a month or two.

Thanks

Last edited by Aaron68; Mar 31, 2011 at 10:32 PM. Reason: Update

Mar 31, 2011 | 10:09 PM

C6G

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It will fit on the wheel, but as far as your wheel well I am not a 100% on that.

Mar 31, 2011 | 10:42 PM

Silv430ClkR

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2002 Clk430

It all depends on if your lowered and what the offset of your rims are. If it were me, I'd go 225 40 18 in the front and 255 35 18 rear. Again thats me and I like to stay as close as possible to stock specs when it comes to tires because the farther you get from that you dont know what you'll run into.

Apr 1, 2011 | 01:52 AM

jbenz2001

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2001 clk 320

I used to run 275/35 in the rears and 255/35 in the front with no problems.I can't remember if my offset was 35et or 30et.u should be good with the 265s.

Apr 1, 2011 | 01:59 PM

mint

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2013 FIAT Abarth 500

I'm on a 9.5" rear, ET35, using 255/35/18 Nitto Invos. I barely clear the inner well plastic and rub slightly on a lift.

It all depends on the offset, camber and tire you're running (square or rounded shoulder). Unless you absolutely must have this tire, I'd just be safe and go with 255 -- there's plenty of well priced, good performing tires in this size.