walmck

Hi, I own a E350 estate bluetec sport 2014, it has the standard staggered setup of 245/40/r18 on the front and 265/35/r18 on the rear. I find the ride to harsh for me, so i found a second hand set of C class 2014 estate 17" wheels, which have 225/50/r17 all round, not staggered.

I have read so many threads I've confused myself, could someone please tell me if i fit these will i run into any issues? I fully appreciate it won't look as good, but I'd rather have a comfy ride.

Thanks for any help much appreciated.

drdantheman1

I think the rims should fit, but my 17" rims have 245/45/17 size tires all around.

raja777m

Others can chime in and confirm these configurations.

walmck

Hi, cheers for the response, does that mean i can't put 17" wheels on? Inside the filler flap it gives tyre pressures for 16", 17", 18", 19", so i assumed i could put 17" and the only issue would be the size of tyre? I am pretty sure the 17's will not foul the sports brakes, but what do i know!

kajtek1

My 2014 E250 bluetec come with 17" wheels from the factory, so unless for some reason your car has bigger calipers, it should fit.
Even with 17" I think the ride is too harsh and having extra 16" wheels for W211, I will try if they will fit. (spare from W211 does fit)
But then when I drive W211 on 16" wheels -it feels "boaty" comparing to W212 on 17"
Can't have it all

walmck

What size tyres do you have on the 17's, 245/45/17? as that seems standard, i wonder is the narrower 225 and a aspect ratio of 50 would be too much? or as the 350 is more powerful it requires 18?