greg-clk500

Hello Everyone,

I'm a new owner of a 2005 clk500. The car is equipped with the factory sport suspension option. I would like to upgrade my wheels to 19". Reading the other posts, I can see that the recommended size by most is: 19x8.5 on the front with 235/35/19 and 19x9.5 on the rear with 265/30/19.

I would like to know if it would be possible to install "thicker tires" on the back; basically 265/35/19. I'm affraid that 30 will really kill the tires on bumps and pot holes. I initially wanted to put 40 front and back but from the recommended sizes, I can see that it's out of the question.

I appreciate the help and thanks in advance...

aznAMG07

Well the size that you really want is for 18's. I myself have 18's and love it. It gives a little comfort when I'm driving on bad roads.

dynomite05

What are you going for looks or comfort?

greg-clk500

Thanks for the replies,

I'm going for the look that's why I was aming for the 19's... I just wanted to put 35's on the back so I don't risk tearing or ruining a tire on a speed bump. I know the 18's are nice but I find the 19's give a stronger visual impact. Has anyone had any problems with the back tires of 265/30/19's??

Thanks for the help...

kiamcoj

I had 265/30's for about two years on our horrible roads here in SoCal and they were great. Not sure if a thicker tire would do anything more to assist in the ride comfort or wheel protection. Good luck with your search.

Jon

M-bENZ

dont know about the back but the front I dont think you can put any size that thicker than you mentioned it

greg-clk500

Alright guys thanks for the info, I guess I'll go with the 30 on the back and hope for the best. Thanks for the help and drive safely

lowpost

When I had 19's it was always the front rims that busted on pot holes.

trikoid

Same here, but on my 17"s. I still use the stock size, but here in NH the roads suck, and I've bent both of my fronts, and neither of my backs.

RPrats

Greg,
I'm going to sell my '08 CLK 550 wheels that I took off of my car right after I took delivery of it. They only had 20 miles on them. They are 18" wheels.

Deutsche_ Amg

i just sent you a pm regarding those wheels

RPrats

PM replied...

iguess

what is your asking price for the wheels?