largest size tire for 18's ???

[BOSS]

what is the largest size tire for 18's you can fit on a stock 98 C280 Sport....with #1 pads, without lowering the car that is NOT going to look stupid?

Also..what is a camber kit worth for it if I do lower with Eibachs? Is it totally necessary?

[jnolte]

do you mean like large as wide or thick?

[BOSS]

profile height... a pic would be cool too.

i want to put on 18's....not lower the car and still look good....
not G-A-Y !! and jacked up

[jnolte]

your cruise conrol may stop working

[BOSS]

really? why ??
I don't use it anyways.....but any idea about size?

[tpliquid]

265/35/18

[jnolte]

Originally posted by tpliquid
265/35/18

TP dont be a dumas and read the thread, he wants to know what thickness not width.... doof

[tpliquid]

i dont get it

[tpliquid]

sum1 i know fitted 285/35/18 on the rear once. the car wasnt lowered. the sidewall was thick.

[jnolte]

thickness as


225/60/18 ETC
the middle number

[whewitt1]

Oh come on. Yhe width of the tire in metric sizing has evrything to do with the sidewall height. It is the aspect ratio in relation to the width. Ex. 265/35ZR18 265 is the width in millimeters 35 is the ratio of the sidewall to the width (in this case 35%) and of course 18 is the rim size

[jnolte]

yea its all plus sizing, thats why what he wants it wont work

[J Irwan]

Originally posted by BOSS
what is the largest size tire for 18's you can fit on a stock 98 C280 Sport....with #1 pads, without lowering the car that is NOT going to look stupid?

Also..what is a camber kit worth for it if I do lower with Eibachs? Is it totally necessary?

For optimal looks you have 2 choices:

1. 18x8.5 with 235/40/18 front + 18x9.5 with 265/35/18 rear


OR

2. 18x8 with 225/40/18 front + 18x9 with 255/35/18 rear.


I would not recommend anything bigger than as the overall wheel diameter (rims + tires) would be signifcant compare to your original ones.



Regardz,

[REMUS]

Ive been looking into getting new wheels n tires. Ive called numerous companys. They keep claimin too me how I can't fit a 18/8.5 in the front. Ive been searching for months now for a nice pair of wheels. The Enkei PK6 wheels are one of the choices.


I def. need some help on wtf too do cause im not getting anywhere talking over the phone with these people.

[jnolte]

8.5 is about as wide as you can go on the front

with an offset of 35 mm and a 225 tire in the front you should be fine

[tpliquid]

Originally posted by jnolte
8.5 is about as wide as you can go on the front

with an offset of 35 mm and a 225 tire in the front you should be fine

grauntee fit and some rubbing..i done it

[martattack]

Originally posted by REMUS
Ive been looking into getting new wheels n tires. Ive called numerous companys. They keep claimin too me how I can't fit a 18/8.5 in the front. Ive been searching for months now for a nice pair of wheels. The Enkei PK6 wheels are one of the choices.


I def. need some help on wtf too do cause im not getting anywhere talking over the phone with these people.

That's BS because I have 18x8.5 with 225/40/18 tires. Lowered on H&R Sports. Rubs on the plastic only at Full lock to lock with passengers. Rears don't rub.

[tpliquid]

Originally posted by BoominBenz
That's BS because I have 18x8.5 with 225/40/18 tires. Lowered on H&R Sports. Rubs on the plastic only at Full lock to lock with passengers. Rears don't rub.

my rubbed the fenders. i had to roll.

[J Irwan]

FYI,

I fitted 18x8.5 ET 35 with 235/40/18 + 18x9.5 with 265/35/18 on my C36 and has zero rubbing..

(Check on my gallery "the one with Brabus MB IV")


For All W202 "AMG" the front and rear "fender lips" are rolled from the factory.

For W202 "non-AMG" only has the rear "fender lips) are rolled.

That explain why yours rubbing Jack.


Regardz,

[jnolte]

boominbenz has a non amg also, it could be due to the diffrent styles of the sidewall of tire brand

[martattack]

Originally posted by jnolte
boominbenz has a non amg also, it could be due to the diffrent styles of the sidewall of tire brand

Yes very true. I have Continental ContiSport Contact. They have a rounded shoulder. Alot of tires have squared shoulders which are more likely to rub.