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Old 12-16-2008, 05:33 PM   #1
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275/30/19 on the rears of a CLK55?

the rims are 19x9 with a 38 offset. Will they rub??? To remove this ad, register today or login if you already are registered!

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i think itll be a tite fit but who cares thats why u make it fit...talk to CLKFAN about wheel fitment he ran 315s on the rear lol
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Old 12-16-2008, 08:49 PM   #3
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it is going to be close. it will come down to the backspacing.
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I'm on tein coilovers also if it makes a difference. Thanks. TC
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It depends on the make of the tire. Some 275s are more square shaped, and some of more rounded off. For example Nittos are more rounded, so they work fine.
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Old 12-17-2008, 01:54 PM   #6
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It depends on the make of the tire. Some 275s are more square shaped, and some of more rounded off. For example Nittos are more rounded, so they work fine.
good point! michelin pilot sports are rounded off also
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Old 12-17-2008, 04:30 PM   #7
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if you are on coils you are definitely going to need a spacer up front. trial and error is what it is all about right?
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