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07-01-2008, 04:43 AM
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2004 CLK55 cabrio, 2006 ML500
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hi i just bought carlsson UL 1/16 19" on michelin ps2 tires, vehicle is 2004 clk55 cabrio, was wondering if i would need the car lowered? i dont have the wheels yet so was wondering if i should be ordering springs as well. tires would be 235/35 and 265/30 can anyone advise me if it would be too high with my stock setup? and if so what springs would you recommend? tia
07-02-2008, 03:44 PM
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depends on the weather
when plus sizing your wheel and tire package the shorter sidewall does give the illusion of a larger fender gap even though it is the same .... the reason is that for most people when looking at a car the proper proportion is the gap should be 1/2 of the sidewall height ...
07-03-2008, 01:32 AM
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ok thanks luke, if the overall hight is the same then i will wait til i actually get the wheels on for my final evaluation on wheather i would like them lower or not
