NEMES1S

Since it has been stupid hard to find tires for my car and I want something sticky to try for the summer. I have the lomo lowering module to adjust the car up a hair if need be, but I wasn't sure if anyone had any experience with these not fitting. I am looking into the nitto NT-05R

CHADisBAD

think you might have an issue with a 305/30 fitting, but i do know a 305/25 will fit as long as the offset on the rim is right.

spartan7669

im running a 295/30 on a 10" wide rear +22 offset. fitment is very very flush, i have virtually no gap from fender to tire.

okbarnett

they fit on lowered car, but slight rub on tip of rear bumper when bottom out

euphoriaDSM

I run a 305/25/20 and hate it. I will be jumping to a 30 on this next set. As for fitment, I'm lowered and can tell I have enough clearance to run them with very minimal rubbing, when hitting bumps, if any.

cnterline

295/30x19 on 10 inch wide rim ET28 off set ,my tire guy tol me 305 is too wide for rim ,but they would prob work

sound 8

Another way of increasing the ride quality is to fit wider tyres.
I have just put 325 25 20 on, much better and they look
S8

rune solem

Sound 8, do you also raise the suspension (one light), as well?

I always ride with it, if not it is an uncomfortable ride.

sound 8

Hi Rune, I had 305 25 21 on and it was bone shaking, so I put 20 inch on
but with bigger tyres, and it is better and better geared. I am having a
RennTech lowering module fitted tomorrow which will be much better than
the lowering links it has at present. Also at the same time they are going
to upgrade the ECU . So can't wait to drive it, let's hope we have a nice
weekend, I am soooo excited ..

BlownV8

Yeah, I would imagine a 30" wheel rides pretty bad. Never seen any of those on a Benz. Post a pick of that Donk!

Here's a picture of some 30's on a Camaro.

Blown4door

I was on 295/ 30 it's the best size you can run

Havoc

Kustom2k1 installed Nitto Extreme DR 305 35 18 on an 03 SL55 stock turbine wheels. This was years ago and he had a thread about it. I attached his pics!!

sound 8

Thanks, thanks, and thanks , I never laughed so much

sound 8

It's not a case of which tyre you prefer, you have to have the right size
for the rim, as well as loading and speed rating,no good plucking figures
out of the air.
S8.

rune solem

Does everyone else here, who has lowered their cars, raise the suspension when you're driving?

euphoriaDSM

I meant 305/25/20, I fat fingered the the 3 rather than the 2. haha

okbarnett

Of course , the car has 3 heights. Lowest/no lights, middle/one light, hi/two lights.
I use lowering links
Low is pretty low, I can drive like that but chance for scraping. Low is for parking and showing.
Middle can go either way, I drive with it on good roads and performance driving.
Hi is for everywhere else I go. Reason is, the car is aligned at High position so camber is straightest best tire wear, straight handling , is I drive in lo the tires would wear rapidly.

Garyzworld

305/30-20 will easily fit with a 10.5" wheel being the optimal width. What's of the most importance is wheel offset.

F1BHP

I want to run 325/30r20 rear and 305/30r20 up front on my wide body. I am still waiting for my new wheels so I am not sure if they will fit yet.

The main reason being this is the best sizes I could find in the pilot sport cup2 tires I want to run.

SGTzAMG

Hey sound8, how about 315/25/20? I read your response about putting on a wider tire, and it did make sense..the wider tire will beef up the over all tire it self.

F1BHP

315/25r20 should be no problem but you would probably want an 11" wheel minimum.

RNSL65

I had 295/30/19" on the standard 9,5" Rims which was not good, tyre to wide for the rim. Now I have 305/25/20" on 11x20" Rims. Ride and handling on the car has increased 2 or 3 fold. Car is lowered with Renntech V2 module and no problem.

SGTzAMG

Im planning on running 20x9 up front 255/30 and 20x11.5 rears and fit 315/25 rather than 305/25, what do you think?

The recommended size is 305/25/20, but I've seen them on other R230s and the 25 series are too thin imo...i figured if i go a bit wider tire, it'll make the 25series a bit taller/beefier compared to 305s..

okbarnett

305 25 20 fits with 10.5 to 11 wheels. I dont know if 11.5 wheels will work, Ive only seen up to 11

V12TTenthusiast

I have 305/30/20 Toyo TR1s in the rear. I forget if its 20x10.5 or 20x11