SLK/R171: New SLK 280

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Aug 9, 2006 | 07:30 PM

Gayle280

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New SLK 280

My new SLK 280

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Just got my new SLK 280. Couldn't justify the expense at the moment going to 17" wheel tire combo of the SLK 350. I'd like to improve the handling and looks, so thinking to change the tire sizes. Front 225X50X16,and mounting 245X45X16 on the rear. Diameter is about the same. Anyone done this? any comments?
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Aug 9, 2006 | 10:49 PM

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I like the look (not the size) of the SLK 280 stock wheel much better than the stock wheel on the SLK 350. Personally, too much tire and not enough wheel on the SLK 280. A lower profile tire would help. What series tire come on the SLK 280?

Aug 10, 2006 | 08:20 AM

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lol - you're not going to get lower profile tires without buying larger wheels OR chaning the overall diameter of the tire which will throw your speedometer off

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