285's On OEM E55 Wheels
03-31-2007, 09:06 PM
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285's On OEM E55 Wheels
Will i be able to fit 285's on the rear's of the OEM E55 AMG Wheels? If So what sidewall size will i be looking at so i wont have to deal with rubbing. Thanks
03-31-2007, 09:35 PM
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I would not suggest it. I put on 275s and they are a little to big. Just right for me but a little to big on the wheel. No issue with rubbing not even close however it looks alot more aggresive witha 275. I also got ps2's on it and the yellow light doesnt flash half as much as it used to with brand new conti 2's
03-31-2007, 10:59 PM
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The size would be 285/35/18. I run 275/35/18 on the OEM rims, but I put them on the front. A number of members have run 285s in the rear. It is a definite "bubble" tire on a 9 inch rim, but that woul dactually help hooking up. But, it would make th ehandling more "sloppy". All depends on what you want.
Overall rolling diameter:
265/35/18 = 25.30 inches
275/35/18 = 25.58
285/35/18 = 25.85
Good luck.
Overall rolling diameter:
265/35/18 = 25.30 inches
275/35/18 = 25.58
285/35/18 = 25.85
Good luck.
03-31-2007, 11:13 PM
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A 285/35/18 tire is NOT a manufacturer approved fitment for a 9" wide wheel. 285's require a minimum 9.5" rim. It's really a safety issue. Will they fit? Yes. Should they be fit on a 9" rim? No.
Pinching in the sidewalls by using to narrow a rim induces stresses on the tire it was not designed for. Either stick with a 275, which is approved for a 9" rim, or get the Style IV rim in 9.5" - it's available in that width for the W211 chassis.
Pinching in the sidewalls by using to narrow a rim induces stresses on the tire it was not designed for. Either stick with a 275, which is approved for a 9" rim, or get the Style IV rim in 9.5" - it's available in that width for the W211 chassis.
03-31-2007, 11:24 PM
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A 285/35/18 tire is NOT a manufacturer approved fitment for a 9" wide wheel. 285's require a minimum 9.5" rim. It's really a safety issue. Will they fit? Yes. Should they be fit on a 9" rim? No.
Pinching in the sidewalls by using to narrow a rim induces stresses on the tire it was not designed for. Either stick with a 275, which is approved for a 9" rim, or get the Style IV rim in 9.5" - it's available in that width for the W211 chassis.
Pinching in the sidewalls by using to narrow a rim induces stresses on the tire it was not designed for. Either stick with a 275, which is approved for a 9" rim, or get the Style IV rim in 9.5" - it's available in that width for the W211 chassis.
04-01-2007, 02:23 PM
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Look at jangy's numbers. The taller tires cut down our rather tall gearing even more. You might get better traction but you car might get slower also.
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04-03-2007, 07:02 PM
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I would not suggest it. I put on 275s and they are a little to big. Just right for me but a little to big on the wheel. No issue with rubbing not even close however it looks alot more aggresive witha 275. I also got ps2's on it and the yellow light doesnt flash half as much as it used to with brand new conti 2's
Nice feedback. I see your fleet of cars in your signature (nice!)...
Any video of the E55 & SL65 at "play"? I can't be the only one to ever ask this...
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04-05-2007, 01:34 PM
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you could use a CLS wheel (9.5 rear)... though, the offset is off by 5mm +/- (not exactly sure but I think that it is a 33mm offset... check your dealer catalogue) I have 275s on the back of mine... and would have considered a 285 but was dissuaded by Luke at tire rack)
04-05-2007, 04:17 PM
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you could use a CLS wheel (9.5 rear)... though, the offset is off by 5mm +/- (not exactly sure but I think that it is a 33mm offset... check your dealer catalogue) I have 275s on the back of mine... and would have considered a 285 but was dissuaded by Luke at tire rack)
04-06-2007, 07:14 PM
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the CLS AMG style IV is ET 28..
why to aggessive? I'm happy with them on my car... I was worried that they would throw crap up on the side of the car... and it isn't an issue.
why to aggessive? I'm happy with them on my car... I was worried that they would throw crap up on the side of the car... and it isn't an issue.
04-06-2007, 07:37 PM
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I think the issue with that offset is with 295/30/18 size tires on them
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