Tire sizing for 20's wheels
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2010 E350 Sedan
Tire sizing for 20's wheels
Quick question - I wanted to know my options for tire sizing for 20" wheels. I had a blowout earlier this week and am wondering if I can/should go bigger in back. Currently have 20x8.5 in front and 20x9.5 in back with 35 offset for both. My tires are currently 245/30/20 front and 265/30/20 in back...and lowered (with HR I beleive 1.4 inches front and 1.3 in back). My local shop says probably not, but I am not sure he really knows. I've had this setup for almost a year and this is my first tire issue.
Any input is appreciated!
Thanks
Any input is appreciated!
Thanks
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Yes, 235x35x20f- 275x30x20r. Little more sidewall I think, but if THREEMBS can chime in, He knows this wheel and tire size bigtime. Thats what I'm running thanks to his advice and I am very happy. Oh, sorry, my offset is the same and wheel widths.
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You can def run 275/30 in the rear.. your only looking at 3mm overall difference. Not a big deal.. I Just realized you have 245/30 fronts.. If you change the rears to 275/30 you must change the front also to 235/35
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275/30 would be wider with taller (thicker) sidewall, while 285/25 even wider, but with relatively much shorter (thinner) sidewall. Both probably will not work out due to rear offset being too aggressive (low). 265/30 is about as wide you can get on 9.5" et35 wheels on these cars without sticking out too much.
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Hey, new to the E class and looking at potentially getting one soon. If I put 20s on (common size seems to be 20x9 front, 20x10 rear), can I get by without lowering the car, or does it look like a donk at that point? Also, how easy (cheap) is it to lower. Thanks for the help.
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Can someone with 20" wheels answer the question about the look of the W212 with 20" wheels and not lowered?
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Hey, new to the E class and looking at potentially getting one soon. If I put 20s on (common size seems to be 20x9 front, 20x10 rear), can I get by without lowering the car, or does it look like a donk at that point? Also, how easy (cheap) is it to lower. Thanks for the help.
