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  • W124 build - test fit with BBS RS - tire question

    hey guys im test fitting a 16x8.5 with 205/50 tire.
    the reason why im posting this up is because i wasnt not satisfied with the fitment.
    I AM GOING LOWER... but for now i worried about the tire size.
    i was wondering if i should go with a lower profile tire and perhaps a shorter width too. any feedback and help would be greatly appreciated...









    so any suggestions on tire size???
    Last edited by freshjive80; 10-21-2010, 09:41 AM. Reason: wrong width
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    you sure about your numbers? im not trying to be rude, i only ask because i have a 205/50 mounted on a 16x 9.5 here and its way more stretched


    on these wheels i will be going to a 205/45, i think that will provide a good look and also allow minimal rubbing. hope thats helpfull....
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    • #3
      go 45 series.
      The 50 is too meaty for my liking.

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      • #4
        @freshjive80
        Whats the offset on those babies?

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        • #5
          looks more like a 205 on an 8.5

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          • #6
            Your numbers are 100% wrong, I had 225/45/18s on an 18x8 on my old car that had more stretch than that.
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            • #7
              once you get a good stretched tire on there, throw up some full car pics, i wanna see how it looks with the rs's on it
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              • #8
                I finally figured out how to measure the correct width. It's 8.5 width on a 205! So with that said I'm going with a different tire that has a softer a sider like exclaim. I'll update with pics as I go along.
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                • #9
                  A softer sidewall isn't all you need, you need to go with a 45 series side wall, and make it a 195.
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                  • #10
                    195/40/16 yokohama s.drives will likely be your best choice for stretch, performance, price and treadwear.
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                    • #11
                      thanks for all the help...

                      Originally posted by CrazyCripple View Post
                      @freshjive80
                      Whats the offset on those babies?
                      +0

                      Originally posted by kramerbuccs24 View Post
                      195/40/16 yokohama s.drives will likely be your best choice for stretch, performance, price and treadwear.
                      so now im looking at a 195/45 ... a 40 would be so hard to tuck because im on 16's
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by hypercrush View Post
                        you sure about your numbers? im not trying to be rude, i only ask because i have a 205/50 mounted on a 16x 9.5 here and its way more stretched

                        on these wheels i will be going to a 205/45, i think that will provide a good look and also allow minimal rubbing. hope thats helpfull....
                        what kind of lip is that. wish my benz was black so i can paint the grill like that!
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                        • #13
                          sorry to threadjack! its a AMG front lip made for a 500sl. i modified it a bit. im also making a lip from scratch for my car, heres the prototype/pattern

                          i have a thread, but i dunno how to copy a link haha. just search "sawblades on my 190e"
                          sorry again OP!
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                          • #14
                            ^^ Nice I don't see how that will last long driving that low!!
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                            • #15
                              lol it probably wont! but i make and sell parts for a living, so once it dies i just have to lay up a new one. think i will make a carbon one first and see how that holds up...
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