xdsmx

Posted in the cl section but it's like crickets chirping over there. The CL and S class are similiar enough.

Just picked up a set of 22x9.5 and 22x11 wheels without tires. For the front I'm assuming 255/30/22 will suffice but how about a 285/30/22 for the rear? I'm trying my hardest to stay away from a 25 series tire without rubbing. The car is currently stock height and will probably stay that way for a bit.

ruflife1

Had the same thought process with my 9.5 and 11 ADV.1s. 285/30 is 3.37" side wall and 295/25 is 2.9" sidewall. Problem is that the stretch on the 285/30 on an 11" rim takes it down to the sidewall height of the 295/25 and puts a lot of rim outside of the tire. If your offsets are correct ( and by correct, I mean to the exact mm because on the 95 and the 11", there is zero fudge factor ) You'll find that the rear is fine with no rub at stock height but the front may need finessing to the plastic wheel well liner.

xdsmx

Would a 295/30 be completely out of the question? I probably won't lower the car as the gf drives it

ruflife1

At 29.1", I'd be surprised if there wasn't a rubbing issue.

Garticus

Try one of these.


http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp


http://www.willtheyfit.com

xdsmx

Offsets unknown and I don't see them stamped on the wheels. What are my options out back to avoid a 25 series tire? Should I step down to a 245/30 up front?

Thanks for the input guys


Below is the s550 from which the wheels came

Garticus

With your front wheel s being 9.5" wide.....it may be better to go with a 245mm wide tire to minimize the possibility of component or fender rubbing during turns and large bumps....especially with you not knowing the offset.

With 19x8.5 rims with 255/40/19 tires.....there not much room between the suspensions components and the tire.


Maybe contact the wheel manufacturer and see if there are some numbers/codes that are stamped on the wheel that can denote the offset.

ruflife1

Those wheels if I recall correctly are Diseno 3 pc. Unfortunately, I think they went out of business a few years back.

Garticus

Oh damn.
So he may possibly have no way of confirming the offsets.

xdsmx

You are correct sir. Got them for a great price and I like the style. Itching trying to order the correct tires...

Garticus

I can imagine your itch to get new rubber.

But do your research before spending that cash only to run into problems that cost more cash.


Maybe post some clear pic(s) of any numbers stamped into the wheels.....maybe someone will know/recognize something and provide some useful info for you?

xdsmx

Just double checked all wheels, no offset listed. I think I'm just going to guess it and do 255/30 and 295/30. I'll report back

deep1ca

Lol I was gonna bid on those wheels on ebay but forgot to, you got an amazing deal!!!

Garticus

Using the same offset as stock 19" wheels.

Garticus

........even if I change the offset to 35 it suggests smaller wheel or lower profile.


With a 245mm wide front tire all should be good.

xdsmx

Doing a 245/30 and 295/30... Currently getting installed. I'll report back in the next couple hours with results

xdsmx

Doesn't rub but I haven't had it past 70 or over any big bumps

xdsmx

Another

ruflife1

What brand tire did you end up using? I like the way the sidewall size looks in regard to the wheel well.

xdsmx

Local guy had a set of Pirelli scorpions for the back and the shop had winrun in stock for the front. I'm extremely impatient and just wanted to check the fit. I'll probably order some pirellis for the front this week

ruflife1

Just a thought, why not go with a 255/30/22 for the front to give the ratio of sidewall front to rear closer. I run the 255 up front without issues ( stock height suspension ).

ruflife1

255/30/22 in front and 295/25/22 in rear just for perspective.

xdsmx

I would have much rathered a 255 but from reading posts and having the tire shop advise against it, I didn't. Figured the 295 was a shot in the dark and the 245 was a sure thing

Garticus

The 255 fronts depends on the ET......not sure what ruflife1's front wheel ET is.

xdsmx is unsure of his wheel ET's.....hence the safer call with the 245's.

ruflife1

ET35 on a 9.5" rim.