My 1995 E320 is near end of life - 284kmiles on the clock. Body is rusting - Just one more Illinois winter.

I have in stock a set of 205 65R15 Blizzack tires in good shape. I know that they are bigger diameter and wider too than the OEM 195 65R15. So

1. Can I mount these on the original MB rims?
2. When installed on the rear, is there sufficient clearance?

As always, thanks for the ShopForum wisdom.

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Tom Latos
2002 E320
1995 E320 Sold at 288kmiles

Yes and yes.

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Done. 205 65R15's mounted on the rear axle.

As expected, with the 195 65R15 on the fronts and 205 65R15 on the rears, speed control is no-op at highway speed. But I am good to go for the winter. Big thanks.

BTW, will they fit on the front too?

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Tom Latos
2002 E320
1995 E320 Sold at 288kmiles

Yep

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