Winter Tire Question (225/50/17)

Feb 25, 2010 | 01:59 PM

Stockwell

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W212 E350 4matic, E60 530i

Winter Tire Question (225/50/17)

Hi,, am getting a E350 4matic soon... wondering if anybody had idea if 225/50/17 can fit the E350 ? I aware MB recommend 245/45/17, it looks the size is very close. the car will come with 245/40/18 all-seasons.

I have 4 of those Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 and used for 1 season only, so feel I should re-use before I go and spent more...

I plan to buy a new set of MB 17" wheel for that.

Feb 25, 2010 | 03:11 PM

ddskier

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From: Oakbrook, IL

'10 E550 4Matic, '09 S600, '07 CL600

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Originally Posted by Stockwell

You won't be able to mount that smaller tire on your existing rims...

I would recommend that you keep the same tire size that comes with the car.

Feb 25, 2010 | 08:51 PM

DHI

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From: Montreal, Canada

'10 ML550, 996 G T 3

You can try the following to confirm for yourself...
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

You will notice that the overall diameter is very close, so you CAN install these providing that your reference to 245/45/17 is correct.
The 225 vs the 245 will give you better bite through snow.

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