Tire/fender rolling question

cleanslate · 04-22-2008, 12:27 AM

So I'm thinking about putting my 18" SL55 wheels back on, but I sold my 265 ps2 tires along with my set of Brabus IV wheels. I happen to have a set of 285/30 Michelin Pilot SX tires and was wondering if anyone has run 285s on a 208 or if anyone has rolled their fenders. I'm slightly worried about rolling since I suspect that their might be a lil bondo around my rear fenders and I assume the paint may flake off. I did a rudimentary check with a fridge magnet to see what I'm working with and it doesn't seem like it's around the fenders. My car is lowered with Brabus springs (thanks Ghostrider, looks great

) and the rears are 33 offset.

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Chappy · 04-22-2008, 10:29 AM

Not sure 285 will fit without additional modifications....but your CLK55 should have some from the factory with the fenders rolled.

rsr911 · 04-22-2008, 11:44 AM

I am running 275 rear 245 front on 18" Monoblocks. Lowered on factory Euro AMG springs. They will rub on big dips and large bumps. You will have trouble with 285's with out major modifications!!!

04-22-2008, 10:29 AM	#2
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	Not sure 285 will fit without additional modifications....but your CLK55 should have some from the factory with the fenders rolled. __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

04-22-2008, 11:44 AM	#3
rsr911 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,090 Drives: 2002 AMG CLK55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled	I am running 275 rear 245 front on 18" Monoblocks. Lowered on factory Euro AMG springs. They will rub on big dips and large bumps. You will have trouble with 285's with out major modifications!!! __________________ 2002 AMG CLK55 2005 ML350 Mercedes Benz Owner's Gun Club, Member #26 1995 S320 LWB (totaled 5/25/09) 2003 C240 4matic (sold) 1986 Porsche 911 (sold) 2002 Subaru WRX (track car) (sold) 1999 230 SLK (sold) 1973 450 SL (sold) 1973 450SLC (sold) "Time is too precious to keep it on an inexpensive watch"

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