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18 x 9.5 safe tire size for w209

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Old 11-29-2009, 10:10 PM
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18 x 9.5 safe tire size for w209

i just bought a set of 18" amg V 22spokes 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear for w209

it came with 255 40 18 fronts and 285 35 18 rears, resulting 4.6% speedo error.
compared to stock 245 40 17 rears.

car has stock suspension, it rubs a bit against wheel well in the rear during high speed freeway conditions, no problems on locals.

planning on getting smaller tires all around then a bit lowering afterward, but wondering what is a safe tire size for the rear 18x9.5's. 255 35 18 or 265 35 18?

any inputs would be greatly appreciated!
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depends on the weather
225/40-18 and 255/35-18 would be the correct tire sizes for those wheels and your car

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