please help..Trying to squeeze 235's on the new C Class can it be done??
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please help..Trying to squeeze 235's on the new C Class can it be done??
does anyone know if the following will fit without rubbing:
C320 with the AMG 203's
Fronts: 17x7.5
Rears: 17x8
Current tires are: Bridgestone Potenza's
225-45-17 on the front
245-40-17 Rear
Would like to go to: Sumitomo HTRZ II
235-45-17
255-40-17 rear.
My biggest concern are the fronts rubbing on the strut tube, because the 225's are pretty tight already but don't rub. I think the 235;s are about .3 wider but it's just too close to call.
I'm pretty sure the backs will be fine with the 255's.
Any experiences or advice would be appreciated. I hate to order them then have to send them back, big pita.
Thank you
C320 with the AMG 203's
Fronts: 17x7.5
Rears: 17x8
Current tires are: Bridgestone Potenza's
225-45-17 on the front
245-40-17 Rear
Would like to go to: Sumitomo HTRZ II
235-45-17
255-40-17 rear.
My biggest concern are the fronts rubbing on the strut tube, because the 225's are pretty tight already but don't rub. I think the 235;s are about .3 wider but it's just too close to call.
I'm pretty sure the backs will be fine with the 255's.
Any experiences or advice would be appreciated. I hate to order them then have to send them back, big pita.
Thank you
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For the rear 255 is almost positive it'll work. Now if you change the front to 235 it'll rub since 225 is already close. Also if you make turns on 235's you'll definitely rub. Stick with the 225's front and 255's rear. Hope this helps.
