dronell19

I just purchased Carlsson 1/16 wheels for W209, 19x8.5 front and 19x10 rear.

Question - what size and brand tires should I run if I do not want them to rub at all when I put in lowering springs? Should I go conservative and put 235/35 front and 255/30 rear? Or will 235/35 front and 265/30 rear be fine? TIA!

Harris

For 19x10, you have to use 265/30 in the rear, 255/30 is too tight.

dronell19

Harris - thanks. But what about rubbing once I lower the car? That's what I'm primarily concerend about.

Harris

There are a few things that you need to think about....

1) What tire are you going to use. Some tires are more sqaured than others, 265 on a S-03 is not the same as 265 on a T1-S.

2) If yours is a 320 or 500, there is a good chance that you have to roll the fenders.

3) What are you going to lower with? You might be able to get away with it if you just lower it with a set of Eibach springs (or something dont lower that much).

Tezta

I dont think thats possible..not for this guy.

dronell19

heh? Meaning?

Harris - thanks, I realize tires come in different "shapes". I'm running 235/35 265/30 Toyo Proxes on my E46 and had to roll my fenders as much as possible. Just don't want to do this to the CLK if it's possible at all. Which is why I thought about running 255/35 at the back, stretch the tire a lil bit

But I guess this doesn't matter now, cuz the damn seller backed out on me this morning. I'll just have to wait until another good deal comes around. Thanks anyway

Harris

What kind of a deal were you having before? Shoot me an e-mail if you're interested in brand new ones.

dronell19

Thanks I appreciate it. But I was gonna buy a second hand set at $1000. Yes, one thousand dollars, for perfect condition, staggered set of Carlsson 1/16.

Brand new ones cost about twice as much here. Thanks again but shipping woulda killed the deal anyway