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Old 11-21-2010, 11:05 PM
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E55 AMG Drag radial guys....

-What size tires do you run?
-What rims??
-Will Stock c230 Komoressor sport wheels fit on the back??

Iam looking at MT ET streets 255-50-17.... Yay or nay?
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Im guessing that tire is going to be too tall.. Ill let the experts chime in though.
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i just put the 265/40/18 on the stock rims and havent had a problem
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I'm using a 17x8 or 8.5 I will have to check but I'm running 275/40/17
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I think that might be too tall on a 17" rim. I run 255/50-16s.
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are you looking for track only or daily driver? track only try the clk rims with goodyear eagle ss dr's. they weigh in at 37 lbs each. clk rims can be had for super cheap, usually under 200$ for a set of 4. keep 2 sell 2
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FK Wheels 17x10 with 275/45/17 hoosiers. Needs 10 mm spacers though
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Are these for street or true draging the car at the strip?
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Originally Posted by chawkins2001
Are these for street or true draging the car at the strip?
Maybe a little bit of both.. Also Will the C230 wheels fit??

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