19" or 20" on 03 C240

Mar 24, 2003 | 05:13 PM

Rotty

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19" or 20" on 03 C240

I want to run 19's or possibly 20's on a 2003 C240. I know that 19's will fit, but will 20's fit? What would be the recommended tire size and what would be the best width of the rim. Thanks for your help

Mar 24, 2003 | 07:55 PM

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If you're gonna run 20"s 245/35/20 all around. While you're at it see if you can fit 21"s in there too!

Mar 24, 2003 | 08:08 PM

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Re: 19" or 20" on 03 C240

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I want to run 19's or possibly 20's on a 2003 C240. I know that 19's will fit, but will 20's fit? What would be the recommended tire size and what would be the best width of the rim. Thanks for your help

Are you sure you wanna put 20s? Your car will be as slow as a turtle and I cant imagine how it can turn. Does Texas have pretty bad roads? Umm....I think you should think twice, just my $0.02.

Btw, JamE55 is right, 245/35/20 should be the size to use, but....those are very very expensive tires.

Mar 24, 2003 | 08:13 PM

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Re: Re: 19" or 20" on 03 C240

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and I cant imagine how it can turn.

It doesn't!

Mar 24, 2003 | 09:40 PM

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The 245/35/20 cant be as bad as the 215/35/18 I am used to on my other car. I want to put either 19's or 20's which ever will fit the best. We already know the C240 is a turtle anyway when it comes to speed. Will the 19 or 20 fit when it comes to turns or will I have to roll the fender on both?
Thanks again

Mar 24, 2003 | 11:44 PM

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I thought 255/30/20 was the tire to use

Mar 25, 2003 | 02:55 AM

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I thought 255/30/20 was the tire to use

Jon, there is no way that a 255 tire can fit in the front of a C240!

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Mar 25, 2003 | 09:30 AM

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Jon, there is no way that a 255 tire can fit in the front of a C240!

Actually there is. You'll just be fenderless!:p :p

Apr 2, 2003 | 06:00 AM

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i would go 19's i have 19's and i didnt have to roll the fenders and it doesnt rub and most of all you can still turn. frotns 235/35/19 rears 265/30/19