20 inch rim aftermarket..what is the ideal tire size for comfort
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20 inch rim aftermarket..what is the ideal tire size for comfort
Hey im new to the forum and i dont really know how to use it...i have a 2013 mercedes s550 and i recently got new rims since the stock rims were bent the new rims are 20x9 in the front and 20x10.5 in the front i think its a 295/30/20 and in the rear its a 305/30/20...whats the ideal tire size to use for comfort?
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Subjective question and subjective answers will result.
Tire comfort = more sidewall.
Get the tallest aspect ratio tire that will fit in the wheel well and doesn’t mess up the speedometer.
Tire comfort = more sidewall.
Get the tallest aspect ratio tire that will fit in the wheel well and doesn’t mess up the speedometer.
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Depends on the weather
That depends on the offset of the wheel...if you got aftermarket, what is the offset? You can compare that to the oem offset to see how much further the wheels will sit out towards the fender.
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I had Michelins, Bridgstones and Continentals on my S65. The Michelins were actually 8 days old when it was wrecked?
None of them were what I would call comfortable, I don't think you are going to get a really comfortable ride with 20 inch wheels. Of those, the Bridgestones were the best and Continentals were the worst in terms of ride. The Bridgestones were Potenza 970AS Pole Position, I don't think those are made any more though and I don't think the replacements are as good.
None of them were what I would call comfortable, I don't think you are going to get a really comfortable ride with 20 inch wheels. Of those, the Bridgestones were the best and Continentals were the worst in terms of ride. The Bridgestones were Potenza 970AS Pole Position, I don't think those are made any more though and I don't think the replacements are as good.
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I had Michelins, Bridgstones and Continentals on my S65. The Michelins were actually 8 days old when it was wrecked?
None of them were what I would call comfortable, I don't think you are going to get a really comfortable ride with 20 inch wheels. Of those, the Bridgestones were the best and Continentals were the worst in terms of ride. The Bridgestones were Potenza 970AS Pole Position, I don't think those are made any more though and I don't think the replacements are as good.
None of them were what I would call comfortable, I don't think you are going to get a really comfortable ride with 20 inch wheels. Of those, the Bridgestones were the best and Continentals were the worst in terms of ride. The Bridgestones were Potenza 970AS Pole Position, I don't think those are made any more though and I don't think the replacements are as good.
The Yokohamas were quieter and smoother. But they also had short tread life and couldn't handle anything resembling a pothole - I went through 3 tires and 2 rims in 9 months.
The Continentals stand up to normal road conditiions much, much better. I haven't had to replace one in almost two years. But there is a road noise tradeoff.
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Depends on the weather
I feel the Michelins are extremely comfortable. You hear no road noise, feel nothing on the road and the car just floats buttery smooth. I guess it could be the roads as well but I take long trips over 1000 miles each way and it's nothing but comfortable. ABC suspension and Michelins 
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