SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 8.5 x 19 and 9.5 x 19 with 255 fronts and 295 rears?
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8.5 x 19 and 9.5 x 19 with 255 fronts and 295 rears?
Hi guys, I got the 030 package wheels (8.5 x 19 and 9.5 x 19) for the SL55 which is came with 255/35/19 front and 285/30/19 rear tire sizes. I was wondering if I could fit Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires with 255/35/19 fronts and 295/30/19 rears (car is not lowered, stock height). Please let me know, thanks. 
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As far as the room or space goes, you will be able to fit 315 on 11" wide rims in there. Depending on offset, of course.
Because that's what I have...
And besides, I have trouble seeing that AMG wouldn't have more than 5 mm marginal on each side of their tires..!
Go for it!
Because that's what I have...
And besides, I have trouble seeing that AMG wouldn't have more than 5 mm marginal on each side of their tires..!
Go for it!
Last edited by maxabo; Dec 25, 2008 at 07:49 AM.
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The tires will fit the car fine but wheel width is a potential issue for the rears. The minimum recommended wheel width for a 295/30-19 tire is 10". The tire will install on a 9.5" wheel but the edge of the tread will be pulled inward to make up for the lack of sidewall. You'll lose some performance and some margin of safety.
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Hi guys, I got the 030 package wheels (8.5 x 19 and 9.5 x 19) for the SL55 which is came with 255/35/19 front and 285/30/19 rear tire sizes. I was wondering if I could fit Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires with 255/35/19 fronts and 295/30/19 rears (car is not lowered, stock height). Please let me know, thanks.
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Spare yourselves the pain, DO NOT INSTALL MICHELIN PILOTS IN 295 SIZING, the sidewall is to soft and creates a horrible dangerous wiggle under any heavy accelleration...
Well documented on the E55 w211 section, don't misunderstand 295 width will fit fine but buy another brand IE Pirelli/Bridgestone etc.. The MP's are down right DANGEROUS in 295 sizing, like your on ice/water wiggling all-over
I switched to Pirelli P-Zero's 295/30/19 car is back to normal..
Well documented on the E55 w211 section, don't misunderstand 295 width will fit fine but buy another brand IE Pirelli/Bridgestone etc.. The MP's are down right DANGEROUS in 295 sizing, like your on ice/water wiggling all-over
I switched to Pirelli P-Zero's 295/30/19 car is back to normal..
Last edited by Thericker; Dec 28, 2008 at 12:07 AM.
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check the Michelin site for recommended wheel and tire sizes. I think those tires are too wide for the wheels. They will look bulged out on the sides. There should be only a minimal bulge past the wheel lip.
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