Luke...17" snow tires on 05 C230SS rims

Oct 19, 2004 | 10:53 AM

SaRiDi

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Luke...17" snow tires on 05 C230SS rims

Is it possible to put 225/45-17 snow tires front and rear with the stock 05 staggered rims? Or I have to keep the staggered setup?

Thanks in advance.

Oct 19, 2004 | 03:05 PM

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Luke,
Can you Minus one to 16" Wheels & Snow tires for the '04.5 230 sedan??
Thanks, Jkw

Oct 21, 2004 | 09:45 AM

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depends on the weather

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Originally Posted by SaRiDi

Is it possible to put 225/45-17 snow tires front and rear with the stock 05 staggered rims? Or I have to keep the staggered setup?

Thanks in advance.

225/45-17 will fit both the front and rear wheels but, it is not the best idea due to the differences in sidewall deflection rates

16's won't clear

Oct 25, 2004 | 10:29 PM

SaRiDi

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Luke, if I have to use the stock 17" rims for winter, would you recommend I get staggered 225/45-17 and 245/40-17 LM-22 (I believe only Bridgestone make 245/40)? Or I should use 225/45 all around with stock rims?

Oct 26, 2004 | 09:24 AM

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depends on the weather

for your OE wheels go with the staggered LM22's

Oct 31, 2004 | 09:40 AM

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Luke,

I was under the impression that a staggered set-up is not optimal for winter driving? Wouldn't it cause easier oversteer on bad roads? I am having the same dilemmas on my '04.5 W203. Right now I am running AMG 17's in a staggered set-up. My winter options were going to be Mille Miglias w/ 225/45/17 M3s or how about this.....

ASA ST4s w/ 225/40/18 LM-22s. In the spring I can put the 18x9 on in the rear w/ some new summer treads.