Todd Edge

I purchased a set of CLS55 wheels/tires today. For the price, I could not pass them up. I've researched the fitment online and seem to have conflicting information. The tires are 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 with the 25/28 CLS offset, based on the part numbers I can see in the wheel pictures. The tires are the factory 255-35-19 and 285-30-19.

Will these bolt on and be fine on my E55 or will I have to swap the tires to 245's and 275's? I'd like to hear from those that actually run/ran this setup as far as how bad the rubbing will be, when it will rub, rubbing only in the rear, front, etc.

My E55 is only lowered in the front using the washer method and I had planned to use STAR to drop the front/rear a tad bit more.

Thanks in advance - Todd

Here are the wheels/tires I picked up:

Evolved8

Tood I have those on my car with 245-35-19 and 285-35-19 NO issues no spacers.

Todd Edge

Are you running 35 or 30 series 285's?

Do you think a 255 in the front might cause any issues?

Are you lowered and if so, how much?

Any pictures you can email or post of them on the car?

Thanks much,
Todd

shardul

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Evolved8 pictures please of your car!

nickovic1

i think he ment 30... 35 is way too tall lol for our cars. just bolt them up already!

ssonss1

You won't have any issues with the fronts 255/35/19. Here are pics of my fronts on a lowered E55, fitment was perfect

Todd Edge

Thanks for the pictures and confirming fitment. I guess the big question is will the 285's fit... I won't get them for another week but, hoping they will fit without much rubbing and I'll drop down to a 275 when I lower the rear.

Thanks,
Todd

Evolved8

Here are some pictures as requested. I have 0 issues with them and the car is slammed. They are my backup wheels, And yes they are 30's in the back sorry.

ssonss1

Evolved8

Thank you kind sir!!

shardul

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wow that looks sick! what size tires are you running in the front and back

AUS-E55

Are these the replica ones from ebay, would it be possible to check the offset on them for us, they look sick

shardul

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Those are not replicas they are original cls amg wheels

Evolved8

Yes sir.

Also they are 245 35 19 in the front and 285 30 19 in the rear. They are my backup wheels when Iam not using the HRE's. I love the way they set the car off. I dont even want to powdercoat or paint them because they look so good as is.

shardul

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thanks

more pics please!

Eurohorses

255 will rub in the front with CLS/SL offsets.... i had that problem for a few weeks and it would catch and pull my fenders if i went over bumps while turning. I got 245s and problem solved. Hope that helps

930chas

I say dayummm. Those cls wheels look pretty good!

TopGun32

I have those wheels too. Love the looks, but they are prone to bend. I have tried to repair them.. but its a never ending battle.


the offset is a bit aggressive... but works fine.

245/35

275/30

Hankook Ev12

and I'm lowered.

shardul

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post pics

AWOL

word, piccccs. specifically sideshots of offset please

Todd Edge

The wheels and tires arrived last night. I had a chance this afternoon to install them and drive it around for a while. Much to my relief, they don't rub at all. My car isn't lowered as much as some others but, I put it through the paces and could not get them to rub. The offset is definitely aggresssive, especially on the rear. I'll eventually move down to a 275 but, I'm in no hurry. The chrome is a little more bling than I'm use to but, the car is pretty bland as far as exterior modifications so I think it looks pretty good.

Here are a few pictures, again on 255-35-19/285/30/19 Bridgestone tires.

shardul

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looking good more pics please

ssonss1

That's a good look

emoving

Not a huge chrome fan but they look good. I was always told the wheels would not work and the rears would rub.

Evolved8

Looks good Todd