What size should I use?
09-30-2005, 01:24 PM
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2005 E500 / 1993 MR2 Turbo
Originally Posted by BENZO500
I just got some 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 rims. I have a E500 sport. Should I use 245/40/19 with 275/35/19 or 245/35/19 with 275/30/19?
use the 245/35/19 with the 275/30/19. it keeps the rolling diameter almost similar to the original. otherwise you'll start effecting the way your transmission, speedometer,and braking will work.
09-30-2005, 02:12 PM
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w211 & w124
You might want to post in the Tire Forum but I asked this question before and was told to go with I had 19x8.5 w/245/35/19 front and 19x9.5 w/285/30/19 rear. The guy who suggested this setup told me some said 285's in the rear were too wide but he rode on them just fine.
https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires-suspension-brakes-forum/91119-235-35-19-05-e320-appearance-pkg.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires-suspension-brakes-forum/91119-235-35-19-05-e320-appearance-pkg.html
10-01-2005, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Samoan_Ridah
You might want to post in the Tire Forum but I asked this question before and was told to go with I had 19x8.5 w/245/35/19 front and 19x9.5 w/285/30/19 rear. The guy who suggested this setup told me some said 285's in the rear were too wide but he rode on them just fine.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=91119
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=91119
Don't use 285. I run 245/35 fronts and 275/30 rears..it's the recommended spec for 19" wheels. I don't like the way 285 rears look on the w211..looks awkward.
10-03-2005, 01:16 AM
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I ended up with the 245/35/19 and 275/30/19. I got the Michellin pilot II and love them. I was worried about ride quality. The new setup rides MUCH smoother and quieter then my 18" AMG setup with Nitto tires 
