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11-17-2017, 02:45 PM

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Wheels/Tires

Looking for tires for my 2002 ML500 (W163). Current tire size is 275/55R17. I found a set of 18" ML55 wheels and tires. I know they will fit but I am concerned about speedometer error and other computer related issues.
Does anyone have experience in this area?
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11-17-2017, 03:07 PM

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2003 ML55,2007 ML63

275/55/17 from ML500 can be replaced by 285/50/18 from ML55 without any problems

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11-17-2017, 03:59 PM

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11-19-2017, 01:21 AM

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02w163ML500 / 97w210E50AMG / 99w202C230k / 95w124500e-wip

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Originally Posted by art_arev

275/55/17 from ML500 can be replaced by 285/50/18 from ML55 without any problems

These tire sizes are no longer available in North America unless you can find new 'old stock'.
Next size would be 285/55/18 but then..... :

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r17-285-55r18

Pirelli Scorpion Zeros seem to be the only ones available in this size.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...um=855VR8SCOR0

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12-25-2017, 06:45 PM

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W163 ML500 w/Kleeman headers (gone but not forgotten); R63

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Originally Posted by khomer2

These tire sizes are no longer available in North America unless you can find new 'old stock'.
Next size would be 285/55/18 but then..... :

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r17-285-55r18

Pirelli Scorpion Zeros seem to be the only ones available in this size.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...um=855VR8SCOR0

255/55-18 works fine. Less rubber on the road, but the rolling diameter is virtually the same.

Regards,
Jerry