W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

yet another tire size question!

Old Feb 9, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ShelleE55
Any issues with 275 on the rears with 18
18 what? OEM rims? If so, not a problem at all. The OEM rims are 9 inchers and et39, so you have plenty of room. I wouldn't go past 275s on the rears. 285s do fit, but the handling suffers.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Rafal, I am still stock height. Is it still a no-no?
Even at stock height, do you ever throw the car at all? If so, it will rub. It won't do damage, but it will rub. It is all up to you on if it matters. Rubbing really bothers me, so I don't do it.

BBS won't offer any kind of staggered offsets? I know I shave some of the face of the OEM rims, but i don't know if you can on the LMs.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Thanks Jangs,

By "throw" do you mean, run hard into a corner?

Sounds like the 285s may be a crap-shoot with my set-up. I really would like to fill-out the stance of my car but I may be stuck with 245 and 275.

BBS can give you anything you want for a price but with their recent bankruptcy announcement I think I'm stuck with what I got!!
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock
Thanks Jangs,

By "throw" do you mean, run hard into a corner?

Sounds like the 285s may be a crap-shoot with my set-up. I really would like to fill-out the stance of my car but I may be stuck with 245 and 275.

BBS can give you anything you want for a price but with their recent bankruptcy announcement I think I'm stuck with what I got!!
Yeah, I do mean run hard by throw. If so, it ain't a crap shoot. It will rub. It may only rub slightly, but it will rub.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ShelleE55
Any issues with 275 on the rears with 18
No, they are perfect. I have them on my second set of wheels , 5-spokes from SL55(ET33 9.5". 275/35/18 PS2)
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