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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 02:29 AM
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07 SLK55 - Maximum Rubber on Stock Rear Wheels?
i need new rears soon on my 07 slk55. was thinking of getting ps2's in 265/35/18 for the stock amg wheels. this is possible without rubbing or any ill effects?

i am looking for more power to the ground and less big yellow ! on the dash.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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I am running Nitto 265/35's on stock 18's and have not had an issue. Plus, the suspension was dropped almost an inch for stiffening. Hope that helps.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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thanks. i ended up needing new rears yesterday as the right rear picked up a nail. 265 indeed does fit.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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if a 265 35 can be mounted on a 18x8.5 than a 265 40 can be mounted on a 17x8.5, mabye even easier correct?
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by phoung
if a 265 35 can be mounted on a 18x8.5 than a 265 40 can be mounted on a 17x8.5, mabye even easier correct?
slow down a little, if it's for your CLK 500. it will rub a little on bumps and even more if your car is dropped.
so yes you can go 265, but as far as the stock wheels i wouldn't go past 255 on the 8.5 rim.

but then again it depends on the tire. I have Yokohama AVS ES 100, and the smallest rim they recommend to put a 255 on is a 8.5. i'm guessing they would recommend a 9 inch rim for a 265.

just something to keep in mind.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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I agree with that the largest tire you should stick on 8.5" rim is a 255. If you want 265 or bigger need a 9" or bigger rim. But, then may not fit or you have rubbing issues.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 01:57 AM
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I have 265 on stock 8.5 for the last year and they are wonderful
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I have 265 on stock 8.5 for the last year and they are wonderful
What brand of tires are you running?
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Originally Posted by imducati
Sumitomo HRTZ III mounted (245/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rears)
Again you may think they are wonderful, but the manufacturer doesn't agree with you. Just because you can stuff it on the rim doesn't mean it fits correctly and makes a correct tire contact patch on the road or handle correctly.

http://www.sumitomotire.com/assets/p...e/htrz3_sm.pdf

note: smallest recommended rim for at 265/40/18 HRTZ III tire is a 9.0" rim, designed rim width is 9.5" The same holds true for their 265/35/18.
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