SL/R230: 2003 LS55 AMG--MAX SIZE TIRES-FRONT
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1993 mercedes benz SL500
2003 LS55 AMG--MAX SIZE TIRES-FRONT
I have Pirelli 275/40/R19 tires on the rear and need to install 245/40/R19 on the front to balance ride height. I have Mercedes Alloy rims. Present tires are 230/40/19/96V and I don't like the ride, too much of a rake. I've not had any luck finding the answer and MB wants me to bring the car to them. I purchase my tires from Amazon and have a local tire shop install them.
Appreciate your help..jc
Appreciate your help..jc
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I have Pirelli 275/40/R19 tires on the rear and need to install 245/40/R19 on the front to balance ride height. I have Mercedes Alloy rims. Present tires are 230/40/19/96V and I don't like the ride, too much of a rake. I've not had any luck finding the answer and MB wants me to bring the car to them. I purchase my tires from Amazon and have a local tire shop install them.
Appreciate your help..jc
Appreciate your help..jc
Doing a cursory check at Tire Rack is a good starting point.
See attached PDF.
Bob
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1993 mercedes benz SL500
correct tire sizes
Thanks for replying. Sorry for the error. Should have read: 235/40/R19.
Got the correct info from Amazon and tires have been ordered; 245/40/R19.
Satisfies my height to match the height of the rears. I'm satisfied these will make the ride much better and safer for me...James
Got the correct info from Amazon and tires have been ordered; 245/40/R19.
Satisfies my height to match the height of the rears. I'm satisfied these will make the ride much better and safer for me...James
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I am wondering if your 2003 actually has 275-35-19's on the rear? A 275-40 and your new 245-40 are not even close to the same height. A 275-35 would be a height match wth the front's you ordered. I have 285-30-19's with 255-35-19's and they ride fine and are "safe" since they are a stock R230 tire size.