Hi Guys
I have a 2000 E320 with stock 16x7.5 alloy wheels and 215/55/16 tires. I just got some chrome 16x8 oem Mercedes wheels. What tire size should I buy. I am trying to keep it as stock as possible and I am trying to keep the speedometer as close and possible to actural speed.
Thanks

 

was 215/55/16 not 15's? you can go to a 225/50/16 and only be off a few revs per mile.Why not go to 17's and install 235/45/17
You want to stay away from chrome anyway,they chip,rust,leak and are generally a pain in the .

what is the offset?

 

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

looks like....
215-50-16
225-45-16

 

I think there is a typo.. The tire size you meant should be 215/55/16 not 215/55/15.
Anyways, I would still use 215/55/16. This size of tire can go on 7" or 8" rims.
Another option is 225/50/16 which may be almost an inch shorter in overall diameter.
Here is a link to compare tire specs.
LINK: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...e1=yes&place=3

 

I checked the tirerack link and it says the 215/55/16 can be used on rim width 6-7.5 Are you sure it will work on an 8" rim. I would like to use it if it will fit.

 

is 16 revs per mile.The best choice on a 8in wide rim and closest to oe rolling dimeter.
225/45 is 46 revs more per mile that would be like underdrive.
215/50 you are off 30 revs per mile
Go with the 225/50 on an 8in rim it will hold a better sidewall,there is plenty of room for it and it will look and perform better.

 

What is the stock rim width on the 98 E430? 8.5 inches? (tires are 215/55r/16)

 

dont have my OEM rims anymore but I recall it was 8 inches even.

 

 

Thanks, what year is that? I know that the 98s came with 16 inch wheels not 17"