Tire sizing for 18x8.5 wheels
04-02-2005, 01:19 AM
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'05 CLK500 & '05 C230
Tire sizing for 18x8.5 wheels
Can anyone recommend tire sizes for 18 x 8.5 wheels on a w209 CLK500? I was thinking 235/40/R18 (or 225) front, 245/35/R18 for the rear. I'm trying to avoid any nasty sidewall stretching in either direction.
04-05-2005, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ddensity
Can anyone recommend tire sizes for 18 x 8.5 wheels on a w209 CLK500? I was thinking 235/40/R18 (or 225) front, 245/35/R18 for the rear. I'm trying to avoid any nasty sidewall stretching in either direction.
04-11-2005, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Harris
Are you getting 18x8.5 on all 4 corners? If you want staggered setup, it should be 225/40/18 and 255/35/18. But it is not a good idea to put staggered tires on non-staggered wheels.
Why is it bad to stagger tires on non-staggered wheels?
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