Experimenting with Front Wheels & Tyres
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1994 E500, 2002 E320 wagon
You are correct re the fronts, thank you. BUT, for the rears the door jam sticker indicates a width of 265. I'm running 275s in the rear but am curious if I could go up to 285/35-18 in the rear?
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yes you can go 285 35 18 rear in fact the sl55 did , but the shorter sidewall makes it less desirable than a 275 40 18
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Helpful topic, was wondering what the trade of would be in terms of comfort/grip going from stock 16 inch to 18. Especially since I've fallen in love with a aerodeck like set from a local shop which only comes in 18 inch, I feel more confident bolting them on after reading this topic. Probably going from 225/60/16 to 245/45/18
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Slightly rougher ride with 18's, more chance of damaging a wheel on curbs or potholes.
Make certain that the wheels are made to fit a Mercedes. Most cars use a straight cone on the lug bolts (or nuts) and in the wheels. Mercedes uses a spherical shape on the lug bolts and wheel surfaces.
Make certain that the wheels are made to fit a Mercedes. Most cars use a straight cone on the lug bolts (or nuts) and in the wheels. Mercedes uses a spherical shape on the lug bolts and wheel surfaces.
Last edited by wallyp; 08-03-2021 at 01:27 PM.
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Just my luck, called them to make sure before ordering. Turns out they are discontinuing that particular rim and all that they have left over is 17 inch with ET35 or a 8.5x19 inch ET45.