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May 29, 2004 | 07:41 AM

DTMCLK

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From: Mel/Syd/Tpe

Max Tyre Size for 18in on CLK

Hi All..

What is the maximum tyre that can fit on w209 with 18in 8.5F and 10R

will 245 or 255 fit at front? rub?

285 or 295 at rear? rub?

Will they rub the fender once its installed.

what the MAX size we can use or anyone used? without rubbing

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May 29, 2004 | 08:05 AM

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i would go 235 in front max and 265 in the back max.. any larger and yes you will rub and probably not just on the fenders you might rub inside the fenderwell somewhere.

May 29, 2004 | 08:10 AM

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Thanks Tezta..

I have 255 at rear, but the wheel edge is not protected as the 255 is the lowest width on 10in wheel, and i would like to have wider tyre on 10in wheel to protect the wheel.

what size is your spacer in the front or rear? you got 18in correct?

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May 29, 2004 | 08:17 AM

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ive got 225's all around on 8's ive got pretty good protection. Id say since its a 10 in the back, get 265's it should be fine.

May 29, 2004 | 08:21 AM

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ok thanks..

because i have a 10mm spacer on the 10in wheel, i have not install the wheel on yet, but i believe i should not need this 10mm spacer at all rit? or it doesn't matter and look better?

May 29, 2004 | 08:23 AM

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i forgot my spacer is 15mm in the back and the wheel has a 30et offset on all four.

May 29, 2004 | 08:29 AM

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does it mean 45 OS including the spacer ?

how is ur car so far, any more mod you wanna do?

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May 29, 2004 | 11:02 AM

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perhaps this will help http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

May 29, 2004 | 01:35 PM

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I've got 235 (18x8.5) in the front and 265 (18x10) in the back.

May 31, 2004 | 06:13 AM

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I've got 235 (18x8.5) in the front and 265 (18x10) in the back.

Thanks Frisco and atl2nyc,

so 235 and 265 should have enough tyre protection against the wheel corners correct?

are they the MAX size without rubbing?

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May 31, 2004 | 03:12 PM

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I've got 235 (18x8.5) in the front and 265 (18x10) in the back.

What offset are you running on the rear wheel? I'd like to fit tens on the back if possible. Did you have to use a spacer? and also what wheels you running?

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May 31, 2004 | 08:17 PM

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so 235 and 265 should have enough tyre protection against the wheel corners correct?

I am not quite sure what you mean by his question -- could you please clarify.

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are they the MAX size without rubbing?

Not really sure, but I think so. I know in the back - the clearance on the inside of the wheel well is very tight. But keep in mind, my car is lowered. You should check w/ Harris or Luke from Tirerack if you want a definitive answer.

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What offset are you running on the rear wheel? I'd like to fit tens on the back if possible. Did you have to use a spacer? and also what wheels you running?

I think the offset is +28 in the front and +29 in the back. No spacers -- or at least I don't think I have spacers. The wheels are 18x8.5 in the front and 18x10 in the back.

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Jun 1, 2004 | 06:01 AM

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the corners around the wheel, as the extra tyre width can have protection again the wheel itself. right now because my tire is the lowest width for the wheel width so there is not much protection again the corners around the wheel at all. thats my concern.

so my question was will 235 and 265 have enough protection again 8.5 and 10in wheel.

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