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Old 04-07-2011, 09:18 PM
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Got new set of wheels need help with tires

Was going fellas i finnaly got my new set of wheels in 20 inch asanti 3 piece wheels

front has 245 35 20
rear has 295 30 20

i have an e500 n it has the airmatic suspension ....my car is currently dropped with the washer method when i press the button to lower the car the tires rub ..when i rise it ...dont rub but i wanna keep the car in the lowest setting what size tires you guys suggest for me to go with so i can drop the car ad clear it from rubbing ... i was thinking of going with front 235 30 20 and rear with 285 25 20 i dont mind stretching the tires but not too extreme


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front 255/30-20 (245/30 could be used, but not 235/30) and rear 285/25-20
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Originally Posted by threeMBs
front 255/30-20 (245/30 could be used, but not 235/30) and rear 285/25-20

how come i cant use 235 30???
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Originally Posted by DroppedBenz
how come i cant use 235 30???
I wouldn't use 235-30 only because it does not give wheels enough protection against pot holes and bumps which could potintially damage the wheels. Especially the front wheels. I live in LA area and my 20's need as much protection as possible with out sacraficing the look that much.
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What's the width of your rear wheels? 11?
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Originally Posted by DroppedBenz
how come i cant use 235 30???
You wanted a professional advice - you've got it. If you do not like it, you can do what ever you want - its a free country.
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Originally Posted by JS-CLS550
What's the width of your rear wheels? 11?
I believe it's 10
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Originally Posted by threeMBs
You wanted a professional advice - you've got it. If you do not like it, you can do what ever you want - its a free country.
I wasn't being a wiseass about it just an honest question
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Originally Posted by DroppedBenz
how come i cant use 235 30???
not enough load capacity

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