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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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Is it possible to fit a 305 tire on the rear without rubbing and spacers?
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A 305 will fit, BUT you MUST get the proper width rim and offset. it will be VERY close. 295s are hard enough not to rub. to me, rubbing at all is a NO!!
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Originally Posted by jangy
A 305 will fit, BUT you MUST get the proper width rim and offset. it will be VERY close. 295s are hard enough not to rub. to me, rubbing at all is a NO!!
what's the biggest width tire that will fit on stock rims?
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A 305 will fit, BUT you MUST get the proper width rim and offset. it will be VERY close. 295s are hard enough not to rub. to me, rubbing at all is a NO!!
I know lowenhart rims fit with 305. What about hre's?
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Originally Posted by Mr. AMG 20
I know lowenhart rims fit with 305. What about hre's?
It all depends on the size of the wheel and the offsets.
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what's the biggest width tire that will fit on stock rims?
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It all depends on the size of the wheel and the offsets.

be careful. 305 is a tall order.
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I know lowenhart rims fit with 305. What about hre's?
Specs please. i have never seen a wheel that can do 295, much less 305 on the W211.
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Originally Posted by jangy
be careful. 305 is a tall order.
I was more-or-less saying that it doesn't matter whether they are Lowenhart, HRE, or American Racing wheels... It all depends on the size and offset of the wheel.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a 305 tire is best suited to an 11 inch wide wheel? I know 275's go perfect on a 9.5 inch wide wheel, and my Z06 had 10.5 inch wheels with 295's stock.
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Specs please. i have never seen a wheel that can do 295, much less 305 on the W211.
The lowenharts lsrs a member on here has them on his car.
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To run the 285 would you still run the 35 sidewall height?
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To run the 285 would you still run the 35 sidewall height?
I think 285's on stock rear wheels is a bit of a waste. Looking at the way my 275's fit on the wheel, you can see that the sidewall is tllted out a bit from the bead to the shoulder. 285's probably are not good for wear. Not saying that they won't fit, but they probably won't sit the way they should.
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Originally Posted by bobgodd
I was more-or-less saying that it doesn't matter whether they are Lowenhart, HRE, or American Racing wheels... It all depends on the size and offset of the wheel.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a 305 tire is best suited to an 11 inch wide wheel? I know 275's go perfect on a 9.5 inch wide wheel, and my Z06 had 10.5 inch wheels with 295's stock.
Disclaimer: I am talking about keeping the rolling diameter the same, but just getting wider rims and tires. 20s, etc. rub in different ways.

On our rears, yes an 11 would be ideal, but would likely need some lip curling. They are already folded, but left as a bulge so they actually rub on the INSIDE. No need to roll the OUTside, except on the fronts.

The issue with W211s is the INSIDE is setup with the sub-frame posts being right at the sidewall of the tires. Also the drivedrain bows under load and so what may not rub at standstill may rub in life. The key is to find that fine line where it is. On the outside, the top of the fender is the first part that hits as you go wide.
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Originally Posted by Mr. AMG 20
The lowenharts lsrs a member on here has them on his car.
I am not saying it can't be done or that someone doesn't make them. i just haven't seen them and would BET they have major rolled fenders.
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To run the 285 would you still run the 35 sidewall height?
yes. The rears are slightly smaller diameter than the fronts. this just helps balance it out, but the 245/40s are HUGE.
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