alternative tire sizes 235/50 R17
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C207 E350 CDI
alternative tire sizes 235/50 R17
Has anyone tried sizes 245/45 r17 or 235/50 r17 on their car? Is their any rubbing/problems with fitment? Right now the dimensions on my car are 235/45/ r17 and I would like a little more sidewall - more comfortable driving experience.
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I usually follow the instructions that are in the fuel cap. Last time I drove with 3 passengers (plus me - 4) and full trunk. I adjusted the pressure for all the tires - 2.9 bars rear and 2.6 front. It was fairly good while driving, but when I drove the car with only me it was an agony. It believe lowering the pressure can do something but also fuel consumption. Also, my driveway has a nasty ridge that people usually scrape and my car is dangerously close to it so i'd also like it to be a little taller. Even by a few millimeters. The car is e350 cdi e coupe - year 2009 with amg sport package
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I have seen going down from 18 inch to 17 inch wheels because that gives you more sidewall for a smoother ride.
Just moving to a taller and wider tire for more sidewalk with the same wheel will throw off your speedometer.
Not sure if a 16 inch wheel is available and if it will clear the brakes but going to a 235/50R16 will give you a softer ride, won’t rub, and will keep your speedometer reading true.
Just moving to a taller and wider tire for more sidewalk with the same wheel will throw off your speedometer.
Not sure if a 16 inch wheel is available and if it will clear the brakes but going to a 235/50R16 will give you a softer ride, won’t rub, and will keep your speedometer reading true.
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Then i guess id do taller and lower psi?
or just get softer shox. hard to find softer though.
I used to revalve the shox but at some point years ago the changed the design and made it too difficult to take apart.
or just get softer shox. hard to find softer though.
I used to revalve the shox but at some point years ago the changed the design and made it too difficult to take apart.
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using tire size comparion the 235/60 R16 says the diameter is a lot bigger than the 235/45 R17, which is recommended. I think the recommended percentage of difference is 4%... Might be wrong
