Tires for C240 Sedan
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2001 C240
Tires for C240 Sedan
My car is lowered with the H&R Cup Kit.
I have old 235/40-18 on new 8.5" wheels. It barely clears the front shocks (in fact, a small patch of shock paint is rubbed off to shiny metal by the side 'bead' of the tire), but I have no body rubbing. I was told when I get new tires (probably SO3) to go with 225/40.
But what about larger tires on the rears? The rims aren't staggered, but the tires could be, just won't be able to rotate. What do you think would be the largest I could go with on the rears. I seem to have plenty of clearance....
I have old 235/40-18 on new 8.5" wheels. It barely clears the front shocks (in fact, a small patch of shock paint is rubbed off to shiny metal by the side 'bead' of the tire), but I have no body rubbing. I was told when I get new tires (probably SO3) to go with 225/40.
But what about larger tires on the rears? The rims aren't staggered, but the tires could be, just won't be able to rotate. What do you think would be the largest I could go with on the rears. I seem to have plenty of clearance....
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Re: Tires for C240 Sedan
Originally posted by Keista
My car is lowered with the H&R Cup Kit.
I have old 235/40-18 on new 8.5" wheels. It barely clears the front shocks (in fact, a small patch of shock paint is rubbed off to shiny metal by the side 'bead' of the tire), but I have no body rubbing. I was told when I get new tires (probably SO3) to go with 225/40.
But what about larger tires on the rears? The rims aren't staggered, but the tires could be, just won't be able to rotate. What do you think would be the largest I could go with on the rears. I seem to have plenty of clearance....
My car is lowered with the H&R Cup Kit.
I have old 235/40-18 on new 8.5" wheels. It barely clears the front shocks (in fact, a small patch of shock paint is rubbed off to shiny metal by the side 'bead' of the tire), but I have no body rubbing. I was told when I get new tires (probably SO3) to go with 225/40.
But what about larger tires on the rears? The rims aren't staggered, but the tires could be, just won't be able to rotate. What do you think would be the largest I could go with on the rears. I seem to have plenty of clearance....
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depends on the weather
I would recommend the 225/40-18 on all four corners because of the difference in side wall deflection when using different sized tires on the same size wheels ..... and 265's requirea 9.0" wheel width
