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Old Sep 16, 2025 | 08:46 PM
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taller tires on a EQS 580 SUV 21" wheel

Trying to assemble an affordable set of winter wheels and tires for my EQS 580 SUV. The OEM tire size is 275 45 21 but I'm hoping to fit a 275 50 21. The tires are the same width but the 275/50 are about 9" taller in total versus the 275/45. That seems like it might be a lot (+3.6%). Don't want to mess around with adjustable lift links.

I know the staggered setup runs wider in the rear, but they are not taller. Does anybody have experience with a taller tire size?

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Trying to assemble an affordable set of winter wheels and tires for my EQS 580 SUV. The OEM tire size is 275 45 21 but I'm hoping to fit a 275 50 21. The tires are the same width but the 275/50 are about 9" taller in total versus the 275/45. That seems like it might be a lot (+3.6%). Don't want to mess around with adjustable lift links.

I know the staggered setup runs wider in the rear, but they are not taller. Does anybody have experience with a taller tire size?
I don't have an answer for you, but wanted to provide the math and try to ward off the "but your speedometer will be wrong!" crowd. Personally, I wouldn't do it, because the handling will get worse with the taller sidewall, but that's just personal preference.

Good luck!

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