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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: i have 245 on the front and 285 in the back is at ok?

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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 09:37 PM
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i have 245 on the front and 285 in the back is at ok?
just want to know if i am ok riding with 245 in the front ?
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245/50/15, 245/45/16, 245/40/18, 245/35/19, 245/30/20, or ???????
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2005 SL 55 AMG
front 245/45/18
back 285/35/18
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I ran 245/40/18's on the front of my 2005 SL for 3 weeks while waiting for new wheels. Still had the 285/35/18's on the rear. Drove it about 600 miles, there were no real issues. It handles and rides better with the 255/40/18's on the front.
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The fronts are going to be traveling around 3.2% slower than the rears. It may cause issues with the stability control if you get in an emergency situation but, then again, you may be OK. I'm not really sure what the cars variance is before the safety nannies kick in or deactivate after so many errors are logged.
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245/50/15, 245/45/16, 245/40/18, 245/35/19, 245/30/20, or ???????
Youre going to be OK
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I run 245/40's and 275/35's .. perfect balance ...way cheaper than 255's and 285's ...
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