Shep

I am trying to decide between these two sizes of Conti Extreme contact DW (not dws)

245/35-19 and 275/30-19
or
255/35-19 and 285/30-19

the rim specs are

19x8.5 ET35
19x9.5 ET40

I will be using these rims.

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...gain-ever.html

My car is not lowered but I may consider a slight drop in the future but nothing slammed. I would prefer to have a little more sidewall for ride and rim protection but I am not willing to deal with any rubbing.

thanks for any input
John

06' E55

Shep

If the rear offset is any less than ET38 it will rub with 285/30/19 on a 9.5 and 10"wheel with a lowered suspension


If this quote is true I should be fine ??

chiromikey

my 19x10 forgestar f14's with et35 works with 285/30/19 on my lowered e55. i also ran the same tire on a 19x10 et40 rim with zero problems.

Shep

Will the 285 look bulged on the 9.5 rim? I know it is in the range for a 285.

AKnight55

Id go with the 275.. Your not going to gain much sidewall going from a 275 to 285 anyway, so you mine as well stay safe with the 275 then you definitely wont rub..

Shep

I am leaning toward the 275 like you mentioned. I thought the sidewall was pulled in more on the 245/275 but it really looks about right now that I have taken a closer look at the car with the factory wheels.

thanks for your replies.