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cameron_1292
06-12-2012, 05:15 PM
Got the new wheels on but usuing the tires that came with it (off an e class) so it rubs some times. I'm ordering new tires in a few days for my trip to Connecticut so my question is if I have 235/55/17 on there now I want to get 215/45/17 would they fit on the rim.

wichipong
06-12-2012, 08:03 PM
it would but maybe a mild stretch.. what's the wheel specs?

MikeD
06-12-2012, 09:48 PM
Crosscheck your wheel width with the tire size recommendation chart of your tire manufacturer. People say I am stretching my tires a lot on my AMG wheels, but they still fall into what Continental considers safe.

cameron_1292
06-13-2012, 07:13 AM
it would but maybe a mild stretch.. what's the wheel specs?

im not sure of the wheel specs. theres no writing on them. its just that everyone is telling me to get 215. i just dont want to order them then get screwed if they dont fit. the ones i have now rub so i just need smaller. do you run factory size 195? or different.

cameron_1292
06-13-2012, 07:21 AM
Crosscheck your wheel width with the tire size recommendation chart of your tire manufacturer. People say I am stretching my tires a lot on my AMG wheels, but they still fall into what Continental considers safe.

i dont know the width of my wheels i got. but 235 is what was on it and it was on an e class. so im assuming thats the regualar tire size for that car seeing it is a bigger car. i cant see how moving to a 215 would be a big deal its not that much of a difference. im just not sure and i want to get the right ones before i order lol

MikeD
06-13-2012, 01:46 PM
Send a tape measure through the rim. A quick measurement from lip to lip can save you trouble later if you got the wrong tires!

cameron_1292
06-13-2012, 04:53 PM
well when i was down at a buddies shop he threw one in there and said it should fit lol. so i guess ill get 215 45 17. but finding out its not the tires that are rubbing makes it worse lol but i need them anyways lol

wichipong
06-13-2012, 07:11 PM
you should be ok... i was thinking of running 215/40/18 all around on 8.5 wide wheels et 35... i have 225/40/18 all around now on 8.5 fronts and 9 rears....

cameron_1292
06-14-2012, 10:24 AM
That sounds like it would be stanced perfectly lol

wichipong
06-14-2012, 05:53 PM
plus imma space them out 15mm to bring final offset to 20

cameron_1292
06-14-2012, 06:20 PM
plus imma space them out 15mm to bring final offset to 20

all around?

wichipong
06-14-2012, 06:39 PM
all around?

im spaced right now 15mm just to make the wheels to work... it is now at et29...