SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Possible to fit 295/30/19 or even 305/30/19 in the rear?
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Possible to fit 295/30/19 or even 305/30/19 in the rear?
What is the widest tire you can expect to run on an R230 in the rear?
I'm rocking CLS 19" 5 spokes. 19x8.5 up front and 19x9.5 in the rear.
Currently I'm running 285/30/19 in the rear. I'd love to go wider since I have traction problems when the gas is pressed.
Can we get away with 295/30/19 in the rear or even 305/30/19 in the rear without rubbing?
I'm rocking CLS 19" 5 spokes. 19x8.5 up front and 19x9.5 in the rear.
Currently I'm running 285/30/19 in the rear. I'd love to go wider since I have traction problems when the gas is pressed.
Can we get away with 295/30/19 in the rear or even 305/30/19 in the rear without rubbing?
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There are people with 315s 20 in the back.
You might need to fiddle with the ride height and some spacers might be needed depending on your rim offset. Btw, I would not run 305 or bigger on anything less than 11" rim width.
You might need to fiddle with the ride height and some spacers might be needed depending on your rim offset. Btw, I would not run 305 or bigger on anything less than 11" rim width.
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I just mounted a rear set of 295/30/19 Toyo Proxes 1 on mine. I also have OEM size 19 by 9.5 rear wheels with 32 offset, and I'm lowered 1 step via Star. Your wheels are likely the same size/offset.
Everything fits beautifully, but I would not go to a 305 unless I had a wider (10.5) rim. 295 is the threshold. The Proxes stick like glue too, very well suited tire for this car with a tune. Adding a Quaife also helped considerably with traction.
Everything fits beautifully, but I would not go to a 305 unless I had a wider (10.5) rim. 295 is the threshold. The Proxes stick like glue too, very well suited tire for this car with a tune. Adding a Quaife also helped considerably with traction.
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What is the widest tire you can expect to run on an R230 in the rear?
I'm rocking CLS 19" 5 spokes. 19x8.5 up front and 19x9.5 in the rear.
Currently I'm running 285/30/19 in the rear. I'd love to go wider since I have traction problems when the gas is pressed.
Can we get away with 295/30/19 in the rear or even 305/30/19 in the rear without rubbing?
I'm rocking CLS 19" 5 spokes. 19x8.5 up front and 19x9.5 in the rear.
Currently I'm running 285/30/19 in the rear. I'd love to go wider since I have traction problems when the gas is pressed.
Can we get away with 295/30/19 in the rear or even 305/30/19 in the rear without rubbing?
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^ I agree! 
I have some Michelin Super Sport 295x30x19's on 10" wide AMG 2 piece wheels. I can't wait to mount them on my SL55 especially with my upgraded
Evosport lightweight 2 piece rotors and special 380mm front rotors!
I have some Michelin Super Sport 295x30x19's on 10" wide AMG 2 piece wheels. I can't wait to mount them on my SL55 especially with my upgraded
Evosport lightweight 2 piece rotors and special 380mm front rotors!
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I just mounted a rear set of 295/30/19 Toyo Proxes 1 on mine. I also have OEM size 19 by 9.5 rear wheels with 32 offset, and I'm lowered 1 step via Star. Your wheels are likely the same size/offset.
Everything fits beautifully, but I would not go to a 305 unless I had a wider (10.5) rim. 295 is the threshold. The Proxes stick like glue too, very well suited tire for this car with a tune. Adding a Quaife also helped considerably with traction.
Everything fits beautifully, but I would not go to a 305 unless I had a wider (10.5) rim. 295 is the threshold. The Proxes stick like glue too, very well suited tire for this car with a tune. Adding a Quaife also helped considerably with traction.
