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Dec 28, 2005 | 02:07 AM

kelbo

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S Class Tire Size

I have a tire size question for the w220. Has anyone tried running 45 series in front & 40 series tires in back on 19" wheels? I know most wheel stores suggest 40 in front & 35 in back on 19" staggered wheels. I would like to get the taller tires for comfort.

Dec 28, 2005 | 05:36 PM

Ken Uyeda

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Not really recommended to stray far from factory tire heights. Have you tried the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's in the proper size?

Dec 28, 2005 | 05:57 PM

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Not really recommended to stray far from factory tire heights. Have you tried the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's in the proper size?

I'll second both of those.

Dec 28, 2005 | 06:41 PM

kelbo

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Thanks for the advice. I`ll try the Michelins.

Dec 29, 2005 | 12:23 AM

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Nah....stick with the 40s for the front and 35s for the back on 19" wheels...I run that very same setup on Pirelli P-Zero Assimetricos and the ride is great.

Dec 29, 2005 | 12:03 PM

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The Michelin's are great, but I run 245/45WR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 XL, front, and 275/40YR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, back, and I cannot recommend them more highly. In fact, I wanted the PS2's, but Luke at TTR talked me into trying the F1's and I am very glad that he did. Fantastic tires on all deminsions.

Just something else for you to consider...

Dec 29, 2005 | 12:10 PM

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Jury's in with the verdict on the Goodyears -- people really like 'em. I should be able to put a set on a couple of my cars here in the next couple of months to give them a try. I'll weigh in with my personal experience with them when I have them on.....