2003 ML 500 Wheels swap ? Advice ? yes or no ?
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From: Providence RI
2003 S 500 4 MATIC , 2001 S 430 , 2003 ML 500
2003 ML 500 Wheels swap ? Advice ? yes or no ?
i have two sets of staggered AMG 18 inch rims
i was thinking could i put 4 of the same size on my ml ?
The wheels on the truck now are 275/55/18
i could use two sets of rear wheels from the AMG sets
The size is 245/45/18
i was thinking could i put 4 of the same size on my ml ?
The wheels on the truck now are 275/55/18
i could use two sets of rear wheels from the AMG sets
The size is 245/45/18
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From: San Diego, CA
07 S600 Designo, 03 SL500, 1959 220S
You will be down grading the handling performance since the tires are more narrow and won't grip the road as well.
245 is almost too narrow unless you drive like a grandma around corners.
Also, sounds like you got the wheels from a sedan, and the tires might not be rated to handle the weight load of an SUV.
245 is almost too narrow unless you drive like a grandma around corners.
Also, sounds like you got the wheels from a sedan, and the tires might not be rated to handle the weight load of an SUV.
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 165
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From: San Diego, CA
07 S600 Designo, 03 SL500, 1959 220S
You will be down grading the handling performance since the tires are more narrow and won't grip the road as well.
245 is almost too narrow unless you drive like a grandma around corners.
Also, sounds like you got the wheels from a sedan, and the tires might not be rated to handle the weight load of an SUV.
245 is almost too narrow unless you drive like a grandma around corners.
Also, sounds like you got the wheels from a sedan, and the tires might not be rated to handle the weight load of an SUV.
