Effects of Winter 17" / Summer 19"
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Effects of Winter 17" / Summer 19"
Hi All,
Living in the Northeastern part of the country during winter is just he**. Just yesterday I was driving my '05 CLK500 and I tried avoiding a pothole but alas it was way too big to avoid with oncoming traffic and I shredded the right front tire pretty bad. Well now that I'm trying to deal with replacing the tire, thankfully the rim is A-OK, I was thinking about having a winter set of tires and a summer set. The original tires, 17" AMGs, are the ones I am thinking of making my winter set. The set I'm looking at for summer is the Carlsson 2/16 BE, but they are only available in the 19" variety. I'm going to put on the winter tires this week, but I don't plan on making my summer decision too quickly so I have some time. The only issue I foresee with having two different sizes during the year is the speedo calibration. What else am I missing? How bad would 2" be on the calibration? Thanks in advance.
Norm
Living in the Northeastern part of the country during winter is just he**. Just yesterday I was driving my '05 CLK500 and I tried avoiding a pothole but alas it was way too big to avoid with oncoming traffic and I shredded the right front tire pretty bad. Well now that I'm trying to deal with replacing the tire, thankfully the rim is A-OK, I was thinking about having a winter set of tires and a summer set. The original tires, 17" AMGs, are the ones I am thinking of making my winter set. The set I'm looking at for summer is the Carlsson 2/16 BE, but they are only available in the 19" variety. I'm going to put on the winter tires this week, but I don't plan on making my summer decision too quickly so I have some time. The only issue I foresee with having two different sizes during the year is the speedo calibration. What else am I missing? How bad would 2" be on the calibration? Thanks in advance.
Norm
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There wouldn't be much calibration problem as long as you run the correct tire size. Check with Luke, and he will be able to tell you the tires you need to get with your 2/16.
I'm also running two sets of wheels right now. I have the original 18" AMGs on my car right now with Blizzak LM25 snow tires. I'm ordering a set of HRE 840R with PS2 for summer. Being in the Northeast, the weather should allow you to run your winter tires into early to mid May.
I'm also running two sets of wheels right now. I have the original 18" AMGs on my car right now with Blizzak LM25 snow tires. I'm ordering a set of HRE 840R with PS2 for summer. Being in the Northeast, the weather should allow you to run your winter tires into early to mid May.
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e1000 - I admit I am a tire novice here. You say keep the OD the same. How would I know the OD is the same? Is that from the numbers on the tire like 225/45-17? What should I be looking for?
Kev04C320 - Good to know. Thanks guys.
Norm
Kev04C320 - Good to know. Thanks guys.
Norm
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go to the sticky on this forum here to get an explanation of what those numbers mean
I guess since this is a tire rack sponsored section of the forum i'll plug them. If you go to the tire rack page and choose your car, you can shop for wheels. They will give you different size wheel options. If you pick a 19" wheel, the page will give you the appropriate tire size that will match your stock wheel/tire's overall diameter.
I guess since this is a tire rack sponsored section of the forum i'll plug them. If you go to the tire rack page and choose your car, you can shop for wheels. They will give you different size wheel options. If you pick a 19" wheel, the page will give you the appropriate tire size that will match your stock wheel/tire's overall diameter.
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Luke will probably have an answer for you tomorrow, but I recommend going the The Tire Rack Website too. I went from the OEM 16" wheels/tires to 18" last year, and have been very happy. I put 225/60QR-16 Michelin X-Ice on the OEM wheels for winter, and 18x8.5 AMG Double Spoke Bright Sil & 18x9 AMG Double Spoke Bright Sil wheels (front and back) w/ 245/45WR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 XL and 275/40YR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires (front and back) for summer. I don't believe there is much, if any, difference in speed/odometer readings.
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Originally Posted by raymond g-
button up....let this do all the work and ease your pain...though it does little
to tell you if it will rub or how far it sticks out etc
to tell you if it will rub or how far it sticks out etc
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