Wheel plus 1, same tire size? Why?
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Wheel plus 1, same tire size? Why?
Been trying to understand why the recommended tire size to match a 19x9.5 wheel on the W210 E55 is 275x30x19 when the factory tires were 275x35x18. Can't a larger tire fit? Seems that one might get that round-shoulder look where the tires look just a tad too narrow and the wheel edge is outboard of the tire sidewall. Ideas?
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The OEM tire size standard for W210 is 215/55/16. The recommended 'safe' rear tire size for W210 is 265/35/18. Fender rolling may be required to fit a 275/35/18 & wider unless for W210 E55.
When Plus Sizing you must maintain the same overall tire height. Going with a taller or smaller height tire will adversely affect the cars speedometer rating and electronic stuff like ESP and Tracking controls.
Popular Plus-1 sizes & heights for W210:
215/55/16 - 25.3"
235/45/17 - 25.3"
245/45/17 - 25.7"
255/40/17 - 25.0"
235/40/18 - 25.4"
245/40/18 - 25.7"
265/35/18 - 25.3"
275/35/18 - 25.6"
245/35/19 - 25.8"
275/30/19 - 25.5"
285/30/19 - 25.7"
When Plus Sizing you must maintain the same overall tire height. Going with a taller or smaller height tire will adversely affect the cars speedometer rating and electronic stuff like ESP and Tracking controls.
Popular Plus-1 sizes & heights for W210:
215/55/16 - 25.3"
235/45/17 - 25.3"
245/45/17 - 25.7"
255/40/17 - 25.0"
235/40/18 - 25.4"
245/40/18 - 25.7"
265/35/18 - 25.3"
275/35/18 - 25.6"
245/35/19 - 25.8"
275/30/19 - 25.5"
285/30/19 - 25.7"
