Assuming the rim design clears our bigger brakes, I do not foresee any mounting issues with the given offsets or rims widths. In terms of tires, though the best fit for a 8.5JX19 rim is 255/35/19; I would recommend: 245/35/19, and live with the exposed 0.39 " gap at the lip of the rim. The 255 tire may run into front suspension nut. At the rear, the best fit for a 10JX19 rim is a 285/30/19. But again, my research indicates that a 285 at the rear of our vehicles is too much grip, and extremely prone to fish tailing. Here I would recommend a 275/30/19 for the optimum section width contact. And again, with a 0.39" exposed gap at the lip of the rim. Note: That both your proposed section widths (225/265) would leave an exposed 0.78" (over 3/4 of an inch) gap at the lip of their perspective rims. Also, neither proposed tire would sit safely running those rim widths. If MBZ got anything right, it was our stock section widths (245 F/275 R) on the optimum rim widths (8 F/9 R). Aftermarket wheels must be extremely precise for the perfect fit. As far as the addition of your dropped suspension, I would venture to say, "It's going to be a close one."Just my two cents. Good luck.
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Last edited by ruBENZ_00E55 : 06-24-2007 at 09:19 PM.
I Have 245/35/19 on front and 285/30/19 on rear with no problems I also have a 2001 e430 they ride like day and night the 430 smooth e55 rough on bumps
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