SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Increased rear tire width - will I have problems?
12-15-2008, 11:22 PM
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Increased rear tire width - will I have problems?
The biggest weak point of the car is the traction, and the inability to keep the back end under control. I was wondering if a marginal tire width increase, say from 285mm to 305/315mm would a) make any noticeable difference and b) also casue any problems. Keeping in mind that even with a 305 you would only have 1cm incrase in tire witdh on both the outside and inside, which would for most part look 'normal' and tasteful. Any experiences with wider tires sizes would be great.
12-15-2008, 11:25 PM
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2005 Crossfire SRT-6
The biggest weak point of the car is the traction, and the inability to keep the back end under control. I was wondering if a marginal tire width increase, say from 285mm to 305/315mm would a) make any noticeable difference and b) also casue any problems. Keeping in mind that even with a 305 you would only have 1cm incrase in tire witdh on both the outside and inside, whihc would for most part look 'normal' and tasteful. Any experiences with wider tires sizes would be great.
12-15-2008, 11:31 PM
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I am running the stock rims and would continue to run the stock rims. car is used for street usage only. It would seem that the inside and outside flare of the wheel well would have enough clearance, but the question is will I have any problems with the ABC which is specifically desgined with OEM rims and tires in mind.
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2005 Crossfire SRT-6
I am running the stock rims and would continue to run the stock rims. car is used for street usage only. It would seem that the inside and outside flare of the wheel well would have enough clearance, but the question is will I have any problems with the ABC which is specifically desgined with OEM rims and tires in mind.
12-16-2008, 12:08 PM
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The biggest weak point of the car is the traction, and the inability to keep the back end under control. I was wondering if a marginal tire width increase, say from 285mm to 305/315mm would a) make any noticeable difference and b) also casue any problems. Keeping in mind that even with a 305 you would only have 1cm incrase in tire witdh on both the outside and inside, which would for most part look 'normal' and tasteful. Any experiences with wider tires sizes would be great.
