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BOSS
03-16-2006, 01:32 PM
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
03-16-2006, 01:33 PM
do you mean like large as wide or thick?
BOSS
03-16-2006, 01:46 PM
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
03-16-2006, 02:04 PM
your cruise conrol may stop working
BOSS
03-16-2006, 02:10 PM
really? why ??
I don't use it anyways.....but any idea about size?
tpliquid
03-16-2006, 05:08 PM
265/35/18
jnolte
03-16-2006, 05:09 PM
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
03-16-2006, 06:25 PM
i dont get it
tpliquid
03-16-2006, 06:26 PM
sum1 i know fitted 285/35/18 on the rear once. the car wasnt lowered. the sidewall was thick.
jnolte
03-16-2006, 06:31 PM
thickness as


225/60/18 ETC
the middle number
whewitt1
03-16-2006, 09:10 PM
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
03-16-2006, 09:20 PM
yea its all plus sizing, thats why what he wants it wont work
J Irwan
03-16-2006, 10:06 PM
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
03-21-2006, 03:41 PM
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
03-21-2006, 04:00 PM
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
03-21-2006, 05:09 PM
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
03-21-2006, 05:12 PM
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
03-21-2006, 05:45 PM
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
03-21-2006, 08:21 PM
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
03-21-2006, 10:30 PM
boominbenz has a non amg also, it could be due to the diffrent styles of the sidewall of tire brand
martattack
03-22-2006, 08:31 AM
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.