Pull trigger on wheel/odd tire combo?

[lynns]

Originally Posted by RKH

if the rolling circumference of all four are within 3% of each other, they are considered as a matched set.

If 3% is the correct deviation then a

235/40/18 has a 79.8 inch circumference and a
265/40/18 has a 82.8 inch circumference

235/40/18 will allow 79.8 x 1.03 = 82.2
therefore a 265/40/18 has to large a deviation at an 82.8 inch circumference

[Pete S]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I with some more research and the responses left here I decided to step away from the deal. I just didn't see enough value in the deal. I figure $800 he wants plus $300 ( value of my wheels and I think that may be low) + $900-$1200 correct tire size purchase in the near future and I'll be close to spending $2000. I'm sure i'll find a better deal soon enough.

[lynns]

Originally Posted by Pete S

I decided to step away from the deal.

+1, smart man!

That's another one for 129 forum participation.

[BobRR3]

I have a 1997 SL500 Sport with original Staggard wheels

Hollander 65239 Front 31mm offset
Hollander 65240 Rear 35mm offset

I bought this car new. I know these wheels and offsets are correct

[MercedesTheBest]

Originally Posted by Pete S

I decided to step away from the deal.

smart idea, hold out for the wheels you love!

(the wheels you love really do make the car look good by the way)

Originally Posted by Pete S

I'm sure i'll find a better deal soon enough.

good things come to those who wait, remember that saying. haha.

[Pete S]

So the guy just texted me again with a better but not perfect offer but would like some opinions as there are obviously knowledgeable users here.

He has now mounted the wheels with 235/40/18 fronts and 255/35/18 rears this seems to be a more ideal:

235/40/18 Diameter 25.4 Revs/Mile 794
255/35/18 Diameter 25.03 Revs/Mile 806

So I am at a 12 Rev/Mile difference which seems a whole better than the 29 Revs/Mile in the previous setup.

I'm losing about .40 inches on tire width on the front and .80 inches on the rear tires compared to the 245/40/18 and 275/35/18 which seems to be the standard.

The tires he put on there are Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season balanced with roadforce and filled with nitrogen he says.

Opinions?

Price is still the $800 + my existing wheels.

[Poundy]

Still a bit of a odd ball combo. Can't you just do a deal for wheels only and sort some decent rubber of the required size yourself?

[Pete S]

I asked the guy that a few time Poundy don't get why he insists on throwing rubber on the wheels. I'm guessing he must have a used tire/wheel shop and his best profit margin is a complete set.


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[Pete S]

I think I'm just going with a set of these:

$695 with the correct size tires and my 17s. These aren't the actual set as the the guy selling them finally returned my email I sent over a week ago. The set he has are a used set but found this generic photo online.

[lynns]

Originally Posted by Pete S

He has now mounted the wheels with 235/40/18 fronts and 255/35/18 rears this seems to be a more ideal:

The tires he put on there are Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season balanced with Roadforce and filled with nitrogen he says.

Opinions?

Price is still the $800 + my existing wheels.

The sizing is better than the first package and will work but the original PS2's are a great tire. I wonder why the P Zero Nero's required a Hunter Roadforce balance? It wouldn't hurt to ask if the tires have any flat spots or abnormal wear.