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[k_a_r_t]

Indianapolis, IN 2006 CLS500 Stock Size - 255/40R18 Fronts and 285/35/18 Rears I have a set of Dunlop Winter M2 in size 245/45/17. I have a few questions - 1. Can I use these tires? I think the wheel diameter is the same. Need to confirm. 2. What wheels can I use to mount these tires? Can you provide a link? 3. Would the TPMS sensors fit on these wheels? Thanks. #1.) 245/45-17 is the correct size but, Winter Sport M2's? How old are they? #2.) I would go for the Sport Edition ST3 #3.) your car was available with 2 different TPMS systems. If you OE wheels have rubber valve stems that system doesn't use sensors it utilizes the ABS wheel speed sensor to calculate tire pressure. If your OE wheels have metal valve stems then you would need sensors and those wheels are designed to accept them.

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[Blcksvt]

Luke

I have a 2002 E55 that I am currently running 2005 and up SL500 Sport Wheels on so my lug bolts are different than stock. What wheel can and tire package can I run using the same lug bolts?

I also run a hella tpms system purchased from tire rack. Is it easy to switch between the sensors on different sets of tires?

this will take a bit more than 2 -3 sentences on a forum ... give me a call

[fixinbones]

I have a 2009 CL63 with the 20" forged wheels. I purchased an extra set of the forged wheels for a great price. Seems like the best tire is the conti extreme contact DWS. It looks like it did better than the pirelli. Any advice on winter tires for this car and size wheel. Would you go with OEM sizes, 255front and 275 rear, or 255 all around. Is putting a 255 on the wider rear wheel a problem. I know the choices with 20" wheels is a bit limited. thanks


what size are the extra forged wheels?
are those the wheels you want to use for winter?
are they staggered wheels if so, what widths

[tzar007]

Hi Luke,

I bought from TireRack my last 2 sets of tires (winter & all season) and I'm getting ready to buy again. But I'd like to go narrow if possible.
I have 2005 E500 4matic.
Original size 245-45-17

I would love to go down to 16in, but I don't think that's an option for E500.
If I stay with 17in, can I go narrower, and what would be the right size.

Thanks

16's will not clear the brakes ...
you can go more narrow with a 225/50-17 size
Pilot Alpin PA3's offer good winter grip and nice ride quality

[Arclight338]

TireRack absolutely RULES!!! I just recently installed 4 Dunlop SP WinterSport 3D 235/40/18 on 4 Rial 18x8 satin silver wheels w/TPMS on my 09' C63.

Ride quality and performance is outstanding with this package. Here in Northern New Jersey it is absolutely STUPID to risk your life and car by driving on extreme performance summer tires like the Pirelli P-Zero. The Rial wheels-though quite reasonably priced are nicely made. There were no issues with the TPMS recommended by TireRack.

These tires are quiet,comfortable. They also offer a surprising amount of Dry road grip and have been fantastic in the rain. It has yet to snow significantly here,but I had Dunlop Winter Sports on my Porsche 996 C2 and when the weather was bad getting stuck was not an issue.

I've purchased 3 sets of winter tires and wheels from TireRack with ZERO problems.