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Old 03-19-2008, 10:12 PM
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96 S500c 18" Amg

I just got my AMG 5-SPOKE 18 X 8.5" Front 245/45/18
18 X 9" Rear 265/40/18
I love the way they look, but I fill like driving a go cart......
Question is what is the tallest tiers size I can install, specially on the rears?
I am not interested in a sport handling more of a comfort driver.
Plus my rear bolts now stick out, about 3"
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Old 03-20-2008, 01:29 PM
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a better question would be what tire pressure are you currently using ... many times ride quality issues come easily be corrected by a change in air pressure.
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Old 03-20-2008, 01:33 PM
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Don't low profile tires generally tend to make for a harder ride, Luke?
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generally speaking yes but, in this instance we are talking about a tire that is 27" tall which would have a 4.5" sidewall. That much sidewall would not be excessively harsh ...

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