Want advice on wider tires for a 2007 ML320
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2005 C240 4matic and 2007 ML320 CDI 4matic
Want advice on wider tires for a 2007 ML320
The stock tires are 235/65R 17 (7.5" wheels) and I want wider tires for two reasons:
1) To help give additional protection to the wheels--the tire will hit the curb first instead of the wheel.
2) To help fill the fender area--the stock tires are well inside and appear to be too narrow for the body style.
I am thinking about replacing the tires with one of two sizes.
A) 255/60R 17
B) 275/55R 17
Is there anyone out there who has performed this switch and can speak about the appearance and driving experience?
1) To help give additional protection to the wheels--the tire will hit the curb first instead of the wheel.
2) To help fill the fender area--the stock tires are well inside and appear to be too narrow for the body style.
I am thinking about replacing the tires with one of two sizes.
A) 255/60R 17
B) 275/55R 17
Is there anyone out there who has performed this switch and can speak about the appearance and driving experience?
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2007 ML 500
The stock tires are 235/65R 17 (7.5" wheels) and I want wider tires for two reasons:
1) To help give additional protection to the wheels--the tire will hit the curb first instead of the wheel.
2) To help fill the fender area--the stock tires are well inside and appear to be too narrow for the body style.
I am thinking about replacing the tires with one of two sizes.
A) 255/60R 17
B) 275/55R 17
Is there anyone out there who has performed this switch and can speak about the appearance and driving experience?
1) To help give additional protection to the wheels--the tire will hit the curb first instead of the wheel.
2) To help fill the fender area--the stock tires are well inside and appear to be too narrow for the body style.
I am thinking about replacing the tires with one of two sizes.
A) 255/60R 17
B) 275/55R 17
Is there anyone out there who has performed this switch and can speak about the appearance and driving experience?
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2005 C240 4matic and 2007 ML320 CDI 4matic
I would if I could find them for the right price. If I purchase new tires for the 17" wheels, the walk out the door price is $1000 for Michelin Latitude Tour HP tires. I suspect 19" wheels with almost new tires will be more expensive.
Last edited by Lance310; Apr 25, 2009 at 08:03 AM.
