Tyre size dilemma

[Niks]

Im in a big dilemma on which tyre sizes to go for. Car is a W124 and wheels are AMG OZ Racing 3-Piece split rims:

8.5x17
10x17

I don't know which tyre sizes to put on I am getting different answers from different people. These are the combinations available for me:

8.5x17
215/40/17, 215/45/17, 225/40/17, 225/45/17

10x17
235/40/17, 235/45/17

Tyre choice is Nankang NSII (for summer time only). Which is the best combination without it effecting the speedo?

Thanks!

[Zic]

Affecting the speedo depends on what the original tire size was. Use Willtheyfit.com to find out what sizes you need. Tyrestretch.com is also a use full site.

I have no idea what a w124 is, but here are those sizes on a merc. seems to be the same judging by your avatar.
http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=23078
He is running 205/40's and 215/40's.

[Niks]

So in the end I went for the Falken 452 as they came recommended over the Nankangs. I went for 215/40/17 fronts and 245/35/17 rears as it keeps the rolling diameter pretty much the same.

Now here is the problem, I didn't factor in the rim protector and how it can increase the size/appearance of the tyre. The inside of the rim looks like a perfect stretch, exactly what I was hoping for. However on the outside, the rim protector sits outside of the rim itself making the tyre stick out more than I was hoping from the wheel arch.

The better option would have been the Toyo T1R's in the same size, but apparently they don't do it in a 245/35/17 anymore.

This is now really shitty and a big inconvenience as now I have to find a way to sell these rear rubbers and look into the whole thing again!

Anyone want a pair of Falken 452 - 245/35/17's? Brand new, just been put on the wheels but haven't been driven on yet.