Wider rear tires? - Benzworld.org

**acarter53** · 02-25-2007, 10:32 AM

I would like to go for a more aggressive look with out changing the look that I have. I would like to install wider rear tires on my stock 17" Sport wheels. Has anyone properly staggerd the wheel sizes on their E?

raymond- · 02-25-2007, 11:02 AM

i have E55 18" rims on mine and they are staggered, 8.5 and 9. for the 'look' be
prepared to see possible lower gas mileage

**acarter53** · 02-25-2007, 11:08 AM

Ray,

How does the work with the lower MPG?

**Musikmann** · 02-25-2007, 11:19 AM

You didn't ask me, but I'd say the increased rubber on the road creates more drag or friction.

raymond- · 02-25-2007, 11:19 AM

if you're asking why it results in lower MPG, it would be along the lines of higher
coefficient of friction. more rubber on the road = more traction = more friction.
depending on the rubber, the causal effect might be negligible to easily apparent.

if you're asking how do I work with lower MPG....well, hmmm....i drive more carefully
and pay more at the pump.

but i'm not giving up the rims. i kinda like them.....
that is, until i get rich and can afford forged/custom wheels.

**acarter53** · 02-25-2007, 11:31 AM

Well,

I drive a 430 not a 320 so I already pay more for extra power that I don't use very often. I would be willing to pay more for the look that I could use all of the time. Thanks for the help!

**acarter53** · 02-25-2007, 11:32 AM

I have 235/45/17 in the front. What would the wider rear be on stock sport rims.

Creative85 · 02-26-2007, 09:20 AM

yeah gas mileage sucks with wider tires...i know myself i have 9 inches in the rear and if i push it sometimes i kill quarter tank easily...but its a lot of fun cause the handling is awsome...just its not fun when going to gas station often

SaMaS · 02-26-2007, 10:22 AM

I had E430 Sport and I did same thing first I got 255 in back no problem then I got 18" wheels and so on ....

**acarter53** · 02-26-2007, 08:57 PM

255 will fit on the stock rim? What was the side wall size?