Can you run 225/60/16 tires on a 2005 w211 verses the stock size of 225/55/16
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Can you run 225/60/16 tires on a 2005 w211 verses the stock size of 225/55/16
Just purchased this 2005 w211 yesterday and was curious if I’ll run into any problem running this size
verses the stock
verses the stock
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Not sure what the purpose would be for running a higher profile of an already fairly high profile tire. Per https://tiresize.com/calculator/ the 60 aspect ratio tire will be just under 1" larger in diameter, so it's not that much different. Speed would read about 3.5% lower than actual (60 mph indicated with actual 62.1 mph speed). What are you hoping to gain? It's already a pretty cushy tire.
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I think you'd probably be okay. 225/55-16 is the standard size. 225/60/16 will give you about a half inch higher ride height, no big deal, and 1/2" larger radius all around, which I would hope your car would have the clearance for. Speedometer error is probably within what many cars are new. Free new Pirellis vs worn Douglas? I'd give them a try.
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I think you'd probably be okay. 225/55-16 is the standard size. 225/60/16 will give you about a half inch higher ride height, no big deal, and 1/2" larger radius all around, which I would hope your car would have the clearance for. Speedometer error is probably within what many cars are new. Free new Pirellis vs worn Douglas? I'd give them a try.
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I’ve giving up on the horse here in Tombstone For my one owner very low miles w211 Look forward to hitting the trails anyone seen Holiday 🤠
thank you for your advice put them on an hour ago
so far so good it’s my first Benz one owner have
to say it’s a nice ride for 3300.00 and no problems at all
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I’ve giving up on the horse here in Tombstone For my one owner very low miles w211 Look forward to hitting the trails anyone seen Holiday 🤠
thank you for your advice put them on an hour ago
so far so good it’s my first Benz one owner have
to say it’s a nice ride for 3300.00 and no problems at all
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I love the color! Most people dislike that gold/sand/beige type color but it's one of my favorites! Tell me, how does the car ride with those tall tires? I'm looking for the softest ride possible with 16" wheels on my W211 and I'm wondering if going to a 60 series sidewall would help.
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