spawn_x

Hi guys. Picked up an ML55 few days ago.. used to own an ML500 and E55 (w211), very excited.

However after reading around and checking, it seems the 285/50r18 tire is no longer made. What are my options?

I do see there is a CONTINENTAL CrossContact UHP available on ebay but the reviews generally aren't very good. I looked at some used 19 or 20" rims but am having difficulty finding a full set that's not overly expensive.

275/55r18 only has a Kuhmo Ecsta STX which is also so so

265/60r18 seems more like a truck tire, although the Pirelli Scorpion Verde shows 8.8" tread width.

What's your advice? I am OK putting 17's, I think they will clear, the ML500 has the same brakes as the ML55 if I recall, and it was on 17s.

Thanks

khomer2

Unfortunately, VERY limited if you're sticking to 18"s in NA.
the ML55 was designed to use the 285/50/18s.
You may be able to find 285/55s (ie. Yokohama AVS - $$$$), however they wont perform the same due to taller sidewall height vs OEM.

spawn_x

well that is.. unfortunate.

I might try 275/60r18 to see how they fit. They are 1.5" larger though but cheap and tons of tires

Don't really want to change rims

Dang it.

khomer2

Here's a of video showing you that size close to it (i think 265 wide) that shows yo fitment. Should work fine.