tbal

I'm kind of double minded if I want to go back to a 25 series tire again...
How do these tires compare? Anyone have pictures, and or using any of the wheels... 285/30 might rub? 275/30 looks tempting...

taurran

I've been asking myself the same question lately. I currently have a Nitto 555 275/35-20 in back and it BARELY clears, but I don't want to go with a 25 sidewall.

I've pretty much come to the conclusion I'll be running 245/30-20 and 275/30-20 when I order my next set.

tbal

How does the 275/30 look on a 10" wide rim?

Yuille36

Your just begging for bent rims, with the ultra low profile 25 series.
I have 275/35-19s, and they ride and handle well, for such a heavy car, but with a even lower profile, I would risk bending a wheel, on potholes or whatever.
I wouldn't even run a 30 series out front. But that's just me. Who wants to be buying replacement wheels all the time. Just my opinion.

E55Dimon

IMO you'll just be sacrificing the loww look and maybe gain some comfort. My /25 series tire lived and /30 did not..go figure. You already knew that though.

Game 4 tonite

tbal

I been using 25 profile on all my cars, but not all my cars have been 500hp beasts lol... Had 285/25s no bent rims just the small sidewall not great for spirited driving.

275/35 would look bad. 275/30 may still look decent...

Game 4 boy! Last game was... Lol

ssonss1

275=no traction go for 295/25

taurran

275-295 difference is marginal at best. The biggest traction gains are in the compound used for the particular tire.

My 275/35-20 looks just fine, but I'm a fan of the beefy look in the back (it's not even THAT beefy)

Here's a pic of my car with 275/30-20:


Here's pics of a guy on this forum that is running 275/30-20's in back:

from thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-20-rears.html


Anyway, I don't think it looks as bad as people claim. My 275/35-20 was fine so I assume 275/30-20 will be even better. I'm going to do Hankook tires as they seem to have a narrower tread pattern and rounded sidewalls. I think the Nitto Invos are the same way.

It really depends on what your wheel width and offset allows. You may even be able to with 285/30-20 but you'd need to be careful with clearances.

Vic55

I run 295x25's but my roads are very good. No bends... HRE's forged.

nicco

Tbal iam running 285/30/20 in the back and have no rubbing issues. Come by and check them out if you want

moosejaw

I run 295 25 20 in the back and have no rubbing issues
Watching game 4 now! I think the bruins have their grubby paws on the twins

tbal

275/30s don't look too bad...

How much more contact area would a 285/25 on a 10" wide rim have over the 275/30?

tbal

Anyone?
Any more pix of 275/30?

sjhugh

That’s a difficult question to answer as treadwidth figures don’t necessarily give an accurate picture of the actual surface contact due to variations in tyre designs from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Along with the sizes, I’d be asking what the brand and style of tyre other members are using.

I know it’s not an E Class but the photos give a good indication of how 285/25 Yokohama Advan Sports fits a 20x10 rim.







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Yuille36

Here is my E63, with 19" Monarchs, with 245/35-19 Front and 275/30-19 Rear, and they sit flush with the fenders.

tbal

Damn side wall is pretty thick on the 275/30/19... how wide are the rear rims?

tbal

Nice car I had 285/25s but just ran into problems, hence was considering a bigger sidewall. You fit 285s on the C63!? wow, I guess its all in the offset, my sisters c350 rubs like a **** with 265s stretched on a 20x10 lol

taurran

I doubt that would work with my drop.

nicco

My 285/30 fit perfectly fine no rubbing at all

BenzoBoi

295/25/20 set up on a 20x10.5 wheel.

Rubbing when in Sport II and hard acceleration. No rubbing in Comfort.

E55W

I run in front 245/30/20 and in the rear 285/25/20 and the car is lower have no problems

AKnight55

Id go with a 275/30.. Anything bigger is going to be quite tall

tbal

That's what I'm leaning towards...

taurran

necro bump.

I'm going in a few minutes to get 245/30-20 and 275/30-20 hankook ventus v12's put on. I'll post some pics when I return.

sjhugh

There are some nice cars and wheels shown here.


With that tyre combo, the diameter of the rears will be 18mm larger than the fronts. The car will look jacked up in the rear.

If you wish to avoid a low profile, a 245/35 in front may be a better option. At least that’s my opinion.



Thanks mate for the compliment.

You’re right the offsets are a critical start to good fitment and if you’re pushing the boundaries, so is tyre choice.

Like I said, over the years I’ve noticed a lot of differences between manufacturers for tyres with supposedly the same specifications. Some are wider than others. Now when choosing I take the advice and experience of my seller and if the fit is not quite right, they changed them to something else.

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