How to tell which rim size I have?
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How to tell which rim size I have?
I bought my 2003 ML500 second hand a few years ago. Yesterday I have a screw driver puncture one of my tires and so I'm tire shopping. One thing that's a little perplexing though. I have Nexen 265/60/R17 tires. But, when I go to the tire shop websites they say the original stock tire was a 275/50/R17.
After looking around, I've seen mentioned that there were two different rim options for this vehicle. How do I tell which rim I have? There doesn't seem to be any markings on the outwards facing surface of the rims (the bad one is at home so I can't look at the inside right now).
Is there that much of a difference between the two sizes I mentioned that I wouldn't be able to switch to the original size tires if that's what is available?
Also, is it OK to run two different sized tires (one size up front, with a different size in back)? I hadn't planned on buying tires, and the two front tires might have several months life still in them.
This is the first time I've had to buy any rubber for the M-Class, and it's a bit of sticker shock to see what things cost.
Thanks!
Robert
After looking around, I've seen mentioned that there were two different rim options for this vehicle. How do I tell which rim I have? There doesn't seem to be any markings on the outwards facing surface of the rims (the bad one is at home so I can't look at the inside right now).
Is there that much of a difference between the two sizes I mentioned that I wouldn't be able to switch to the original size tires if that's what is available?
Also, is it OK to run two different sized tires (one size up front, with a different size in back)? I hadn't planned on buying tires, and the two front tires might have several months life still in them.
This is the first time I've had to buy any rubber for the M-Class, and it's a bit of sticker shock to see what things cost.
Thanks!
Robert
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https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?wheel1=245-45-18X8.5ET44&wheel2=265-40-19X8.5ET44&fcl=50mm&wcl=30mm&scl=50mm&sr=0mm
try to stay same diameter as oem. Unless oem came with 2 different sizes for front and rear, do not mix the sizes.
try to stay same diameter as oem. Unless oem came with 2 different sizes for front and rear, do not mix the sizes.
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Is there that much of a difference between the two sizes I mentioned that I wouldn't be able to switch to the original size tires if that's what is available?
Also, is it OK to run two different sized tires (one size up front, with a different size in back)? I hadn't planned on buying tires, and the two front tires might have several months life still in them.
Also, is it OK to run two different sized tires (one size up front, with a different size in back)? I hadn't planned on buying tires, and the two front tires might have several months life still in them.
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