SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Widest tire mounted to front of an SL?
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Widest tire mounted to front of an SL?
Was wondering what the widest tire anyone knows of being moutned to the front of an SL (I have an SL600). I plan on using a 305/30/20 rear and was looking at a 275/20 front to balance out tire diameter issues and improve braking. I want taller profile tires so I'm not bending my wheels on LA crap roads while also improving ride quality over bumps.
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Was wondering what the widest tire anyone knows of being moutned to the front of an SL (I have an SL600). I plan on using a 305/30/20 rear and was looking at a 275/20 front to balance out tire diameter issues and improve braking. I want taller profile tires so I'm not bending my wheels on LA crap roads while also improving ride quality over bumps.
My Michelin PS2 245/35/20 front tires messure 9.8" wide x 26.8" tall and my Michelin PS2 285/30/20 rear tires messure 11.4" wide x 26.9" tall and I have no rubbing during hard driving.
Most guys use 255/30/20 front tires which messure 10.2" wide x 26.1" tall. I think these are the widest to go on the front as some guys report slight rubbing on a bolt.
Last edited by Havoc; Jan 19, 2010 at 03:18 AM.
