alz

Which rims and tires should I get for my 02 E55 for this winter that will also fit on my 03 E55 when it comes in --

I know they are different tire sizes (the 03 E55's are smaller) BUT can i use smaller ones now and swap them to the 03 for next winter.

Thanks.

E55 KEV

Wheels are not interchangle. The W211 uses 14mm lug bolts and the W210 uses 12mm.

So you will probably delegate the W210 to snow duty. With the W210 you can use some, key word here is 'some' 17 inch wheels, most 17" AMG alloys clear the front calipers. The wheels should be tested fitted prior to mounting tires to save you some hassle. If you go with 18 inch wheels I would go same size all around - 245/40/18 and you can even use a narrower tire which is better for snow. These sizes work:

235/40/18 front/all
265/35/18 rear

E55 KEV

Here is a previous thread and pics showing the test fitting I did on various 17 inch wheels:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...819#post191819

alz

What about just the tires -- that is, can I just get 18 inch tires, mount them to my w210 amg wheels and then swap them over the the w211 wheels next winter?

Thanks

E55 KEV

Sure, that is an option. The front tires for the two will be the same - 245/40/18 however, the back tire will be:

W210 - 275/35/18
W211 - 265/35/18

Buy the smaller (265/35/18) tires for the rear - it is an optionable E-Class size. Plus there are not many 275 width winter tires on the market.

Both the Michelin Pilot Alpin and the Dunlop Winter Sport M2 come in 245 & 265 widths.

If you need them hurry - I was told that winter tires are only pressed once per season and when stock is depleted that is it for until the next year.

alz

U da man!

alz

Which ones do you suggest -- I have heard that silica compounds have really made a huge difference in winter tires. I also have heard great things about the Blizzaks (spelling?).

I have the age-old dilemma of not wanting to give up too much dry/wet performance for the necessary saftey in snow.

I see you are in DC. I am in NY and we are getting hammered with snow this year.

Any suggestions or comments on the two you mentioned?

E55 KEV

I purchased a set of Pilot Alpins for my 98 E430 in 2000. I used them all winter and no snow that year. Now we making up for the mild winters. I was please with the performance and was in no hurry to remove the tires when summer came. The tires look like regular tires and were not noisey. However, I did not get a chance to roll them in the snow. I sold the entire set of 17" wheels and winter tires to another E55 owner who lives in Mass after only one season of use.

I like the look of the Blizzaks LM-22 but they may be hard to find i the 245 & 265 sizes this late in the season.

I drive my 4X4 truck in the snow, so my E55 will not see snow duty.