Sorry 'bout this, I know this question has been asked a million times, but I still don't get it!?!?

For a '95 M-B E420, the OE wheel are 195/65R15. So when you up-size your wheels, you want to retain the same overall wheel diameter. SOOO:

195/65R15=24.9803149606
225/45R17=24.9724409449
215/45R17=24.6181102362

So by just lookin' at the calculations, wouldn't 225/45R17 be a better size to match my OE tire size than 215/45R17? Why does everybody (including TireRack) recommend the latter? Just wonderin'...225/45R17 WILL work right? NO problems? I just want a purely size/fitting/no rubbing reply. The performance comparison between the two sizes don't really concern me right now. Thanx a lot!

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For what I told, 225/45 would stick out more and require fender rolled. 215/45 just right and no rubbing (even lowered). That's the front only.

225/45/17 is the correct size. 215/45/17 is way too small in my opinion. Rides too harsh with not enough rubber. 225 MAY require a fender roll, but is well worth it. This is the way to go to 17s, correctly.

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 260E (W124)
Arctic White/Grey
Debadged
Euro Headlights
Clear Turn Signals and 1994/1995 Taillights
16" x 7J 8-hole
Michelin Pilot HX MXM 205/55WR16

1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 (W210)
Pearl Black/Ash
Debadged
Michelin Pilot XGT Z4 P225/55ZR16

1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 (W202)
Polar White/Parchment
Michelin Pilot SX-GT 205/60VR15

The 225's are not recommended because they will rub without an aggressive fender lip roll.
Thanks, Luke

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Luke Pavlick
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