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Tires For Monoblocks
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Tires For Monoblocks
I just got my rims in today. I have a 99 CLK 430 and bought a pair of 18" AMG MONOBLOCKS. I checked the rims and the sizes are as follow:
front - 18 x 8
rear - 18 x 9
What brand and size tires do you recommend ?
Also could you recommned a good place for repairing and rechroming rims. One of the front rims looks like it has a slight bend in it. I don't want to take any chances so I'd like to get it fixed before I put them on.
Thanks.
front - 18 x 8
rear - 18 x 9
What brand and size tires do you recommend ?
Also could you recommned a good place for repairing and rechroming rims. One of the front rims looks like it has a slight bend in it. I don't want to take any chances so I'd like to get it fixed before I put them on.
Thanks.
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depends on the weather
Originally posted by pocholin
Michelin Pilot sports, 245/40/18 in the front and 275/35/18 on the rear, AMG OEM Specs.
Kumhos are a really good much cheaper option.
BTW, congratulations on the wheels
Michelin Pilot sports, 245/40/18 in the front and 275/35/18 on the rear, AMG OEM Specs.
Kumhos are a really good much cheaper option.
BTW, congratulations on the wheels
look into
225/40-18
255/35-18
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
those sizes won't fit a CLK correctly
look into
225/40-18
255/35-18
those sizes won't fit a CLK correctly
look into
225/40-18
255/35-18
A.) 225/40 & 255/35 is the recommended size-up for the CLK.
B.) 235/40 & 265/35 is also an option if you want a wider stance, note that the overall diameter of the wheels will be about .6" larger.
C.) 245/40 & 275/35 will be even bigger.
but, the larger the tire size, the softer the ride for you.
i would stick to A or B.
Btw, I checked with my shop, and that deal on the 4 Yokohama ES100 (235/40 & 265/35), well, I was pretty much the only person who got that deal. They don't have it no more. Sorry...
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oh yeah, i forgot to say... CONGRATS on your new wheels... sorry to hear that you need to get it repaired already... thats the risk in buying from ebay sometimes...
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Thanks everybody. I'm gonna look for a repair shop around here cause I can't wait to get the rims on the car. Hopefully I can get them on by this weekend. I'll post some pics when they are on.
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depends on the weather
Originally posted by mmgrad
if the car isn't lowered, 245/40 & 275/35 should fit without any problems.
no problems unless you want to turn the car
A.) 225/40 & 255/35 is the recommended size-up for the CLK.
B.) 235/40 & 265/35 is also an option if you want a wider stance, note that the overall diameter of the wheels will be about .6" larger.
and the ABS and speedo do not like that
C.) 245/40 & 275/35 will be even bigger.
but, the larger the tire size, the softer the ride for you.
please refer to previous statements
i would stick to A or B.
Btw, I checked with my shop, and that deal on the 4 Yokohama ES100 (235/40 & 265/35), well, I was pretty much the only person who got that deal. They don't have it no more. Sorry...
if the car isn't lowered, 245/40 & 275/35 should fit without any problems.
no problems unless you want to turn the car
A.) 225/40 & 255/35 is the recommended size-up for the CLK.
B.) 235/40 & 265/35 is also an option if you want a wider stance, note that the overall diameter of the wheels will be about .6" larger.
and the ABS and speedo do not like that
C.) 245/40 & 275/35 will be even bigger.
but, the larger the tire size, the softer the ride for you.
please refer to previous statements
i would stick to A or B.
Btw, I checked with my shop, and that deal on the 4 Yokohama ES100 (235/40 & 265/35), well, I was pretty much the only person who got that deal. They don't have it no more. Sorry...
Last edited by Luke@tirerack; Aug 19, 2003 at 01:02 PM.
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
B.) 235/40 & 265/35 is also an option if you want a wider stance, note that the overall diameter of the wheels will be about .6" larger.
and the ABS and speedo do not like that
B.) 235/40 & 265/35 is also an option if you want a wider stance, note that the overall diameter of the wheels will be about .6" larger.
and the ABS and speedo do not like that
I agree that the 225/40 & 255/35 is the best setup, I'm just saying that there are options available if you want something a little bigger.
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
agreed but, the 235/265 combo for 19's is used because there is not a better option unlike the 18" sizes available
agreed but, the 235/265 combo for 19's is used because there is not a better option unlike the 18" sizes available
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Originally posted by mmgrad
oh definitely... like i said, i agree with the 225/355 combo for a troublefree upgrade
oh definitely... like i said, i agree with the 225/355 combo for a troublefree upgrade
If anyone is going for the 235/265 route, pay special attention to which tire you'll be choosing, some tires will rub like hell.
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Originally posted by Harris
355??? thats a Lambo tire size!! I know its a typo....j/k
If anyone is going for the 235/265 route, pay special attention to which tire you'll be choosing, some tires will rub like hell.
355??? thats a Lambo tire size!! I know its a typo....j/k
If anyone is going for the 235/265 route, pay special attention to which tire you'll be choosing, some tires will rub like hell.
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depends on the weather
Originally posted by mmgrad
my 19s rub just a little on the inside against the fenderwell cover
my 19s rub just a little on the inside against the fenderwell cover
that's sort of like being a little pregnant isn't it ???????
it either rubs or it doesn't
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
that's sort of like being a little pregnant isn't it ???????
it either rubs or it doesn't
that's sort of like being a little pregnant isn't it ???????
it either rubs or it doesn't
the fact of the matter is, there is a difference between rubbing just a little, and constant contact (rubbing a lot).
Some people with 19s will rub constantly against the fender, some will rub constantly with the fenderwell, some will rub constantly against the bolt on the suspension arm. That is considered rubbing a lot.
Mine only rubs when going over large bumps and not all the time. and the rub mark is only about 1" in length when it does make contact
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
but when asked
do your tires rub .....
you have to answer "yes" correct ????
but when asked
do your tires rub .....
you have to answer "yes" correct ????
in my answer of 'it rubs a little', where in that statement does it imply that i'm saying no? my answer of 'it rubs a little' actually answers 2 questions at once: 1.) does it rub? and 2.) how much does it rub?
a more relevant comparison is like when someone asks you "Does it hurt". A scrapped knee will hurt just as if you had ur ***** hacked off, but its a different level of pain. One needs to be attended to, while the other, the ER will leave you for dead before they treat your scrapped knee. both instances deliver pain, but in different levels of severity
unless you are the type of person who goes crying to the ER about a scrapped knee???
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
good point ... a little graphic for my taste though ... I personally would not accept "a little rubbing" as a proper fit though
good point ... a little graphic for my taste though ... I personally would not accept "a little rubbing" as a proper fit though
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Luke, what do you think of this thread??? https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...0&pagenumber=1
I still have a hard time swallowing 245 Pilot Sport will fit with no problems.
I still have a hard time swallowing 245 Pilot Sport will fit with no problems.
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depends on the weather
while all AMG cars do have the fenders rolled (some more aggressively than others) I would still have to see it to believe it myself but, the fender work is done by hand so maybe on his car they got a little carried away and it does fit. In probably over 98% a 245 would not fit a CLK55 let alone any non-AMG CLK
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I got my tires today. I ended up going with the Pirelli's P7000 Super Sport. I got the following sizes:
235/40/18 - front
265/35/18 - rear
I'll post pics on W208 forum when I take them tomorrow.
Thanks again to everyone for your help.
235/40/18 - front
265/35/18 - rear
I'll post pics on W208 forum when I take them tomorrow.
Thanks again to everyone for your help.
