Will 255/60/R19 Fit on Stock 2012 ML 19 inch rims?
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Will 255/60/R19 Fit on Stock 2012 ML 19 inch rims?
Stock: 255/50/R19 XL
http://www.michelinman.com/tire-sele...55/50/19/tires
This is what I want: 255/60/R19
http://www.michelinman.com/tire-sele...55/60/19/tires
I did this about 4 years ago on another SUV of mine and I noticed a smoother ride.
Any takers? Anyone done this? Any physics buffs that can guide me one way or another?
thanks`
http://www.michelinman.com/tire-sele...55/50/19/tires
This is what I want: 255/60/R19
http://www.michelinman.com/tire-sele...55/60/19/tires
I did this about 4 years ago on another SUV of mine and I noticed a smoother ride.
Any takers? Anyone done this? Any physics buffs that can guide me one way or another?
thanks`
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'16 Jaguar F-Type R, '21 GLE63s
It would fit but with the following caveats:
1. Your car will sit 2" taller than currently
2. Your speedometer will be off by 7% (will show 60 mph when actually travelling @ 64mph). Your odometer will be off by same %
1. Your car will sit 2" taller than currently
2. Your speedometer will be off by 7% (will show 60 mph when actually travelling @ 64mph). Your odometer will be off by same %
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255 50. Sidewall profile height would be 127.5 mm
255 60 Would be. 153.0 mm
Car would sit 25.5 mm higher....... One inch. Not two.
If your speedo currently reads the average 4 or 5% above actual speed, then it might
just about be spot on with the larger tyre.
255 60 Would be. 153.0 mm
Car would sit 25.5 mm higher....... One inch. Not two.
If your speedo currently reads the average 4 or 5% above actual speed, then it might
just about be spot on with the larger tyre.
Last edited by MLee; Apr 23, 2014 at 01:32 AM.
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'16 Jaguar F-Type R, '21 GLE63s
true, radius (sidewall) would be 25mm greater, but the diameter (height) of the tire is 2 x radius, so 2" taller, not 1"
Last edited by another_geek; Apr 23, 2014 at 10:28 PM.
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ML350 BT soon......pleeeease. GOT IT NOW....Wooooo
The vehicle is supported by the axle in the centre of the wheel......not the top of the wheel. Hence, distance from the centre of the wheel to the ground is what counts........that would be the radius. Result = 1 inch
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