SL55/63/65/R230 AMG Vredestein 295/30 ZR19's Fit my SL55?

Dec 19, 2008 | 03:39 AM

Jim777

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Vredestein 295/30 ZR19's Fit my SL55?

I have a 2007 SL55 with 285/30 ZR19 98Y XL. I've heard great things about these Vredestein tires. The only problem is they have a 295/30 19VRED 100Y. Can I get by with these tires for rears on my SL55? Please help!

Dec 19, 2008 | 10:50 AM

jmf003

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The load rating, speed rating, and diameter all look good, Jim. The question mark is the wheel width. The recommended minimum wheel width for a 295/30-19 tire is 10" and there's a pretty decent chance that your wheels are only 9.5" wide.

So if you have 10" rear wheels, you're all set. If they're 9.5", you'll have a decision to make.

Some guys used underspec'd wheel sizes without complaint. I'm not sure I would. The tire will install on the wheel but the sidewall gets pulled inward in order to reach the narrower wheel. That reduces the performance of the tire and creates some increased risk of things going wrong.

Another option for a 9.5" wheel is Vredestein's 275/35/19 100Y tire. Its load and speed ratings are also fine. It's a little narrower and the diameter is slightly larger (2%) but not enough to cause problems.

Good luck with the decision! If you do run the Vreds, I'd be interested in hearing how you like them.

Dec 19, 2008 | 12:30 PM

maxabo

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Originally Posted by Jim777

Strangly enough, the same width (for instance 295) can vary A LOT between different brands.

I can not explain why or how, but that is just a fact...

So how wide Vredesteins 295 are compared to others, I don't know.
The only way to make sure is to try them on...

Good luck!

Dec 19, 2008 | 02:25 PM

speed doc

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I have 295/30/20's on my rears and they fit like a glove. But again they are on a 20x11 inch wheel. Should work just fine.

Dec 21, 2008 | 05:14 AM

maxabo

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I have 295/30/20's on my rears and they fit like a glove. But again they are on a 20x11 inch wheel. Should work just fine.

I personally have 315/25-20 on my 11" rear, without any problems what so ever..!

Dec 21, 2008 | 04:43 PM

URnext

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Originally Posted by speed doc

I have 295/30/20's on my rears and they fit like a glove. But again they are on a 20x11 inch wheel. Should work just fine.

+1 on a 295/25/20 on a 10"wheel. Make sure you have proper offset.

Feb 11, 2009 | 08:04 PM

kustom2k1

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Hey urnext, is it worth the $$$ to go with the pulley and ecu upgrade? Can you share the history of your upgrades, did you do the pulley ecu upgrade first or just you just go all out in one shot?

Picked up a 34k mile 03 sl55, great price and its certified with a 12 month 100k mile warranty. Considering the price i paid im willing to dump the 4k to get the performance im looking for but not if its only worth .4 tenths. Thanks Ed