Tire sizes for 300E w/ 15" Rota replica

I've got a 300E that is running 215/60/15's MXVs right now. The rim is a Rota replica of the circa 94 eight hole alloy. Size is 15 x 8.5 ..how wide of a tire can I fit w/ out rubbing? The MXVs look pretty good but I'd like a tad wider when I replace. I could go a small bit higher in height but I'm happy w/it right now. Thanks

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88 300E (plus used to have 72 350SL, 83 240D)
Dad's got a 99 ML320 & 93 300SE...we're a Mercedes family !

[Chiragp]

I would check that size again, I really haven't seen a 15x8.5 on an MB. Maybe its a 15x6.5 or 15x7 is the usually the size for Replicas.

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Chirag (Charlie) Patel

- 99 Mercedes-Benx ML 430 V8 w/custom TV, Video, UHF, speaker system
- 93 190E 2.6 (4-sale) w/ an amp, equalizer, and CD-changer, integrated w. stock stereo for integrated cellular phone speaker system
- had a 93 190E m103 3.2, 5-speed trans,
- had a 88 300E 2.6
- had a 84 300TD w/275k+ miles
- 2001 C-Class - Maybe (if 190E sells)

[Chiragp]

To answer your question about the tires, I wouldn;t go wider then 215/60/15. You could go with 225/55/15, But I am pretty sure they will rub unless if you have the fenders rolled. I think the 215/60/15 are the widest you should go.

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Chirag (Charlie) Patel

- 99 Mercedes-Benx ML 430 V8 w/custom TV, Video, UHF, speaker system
- 93 190E 2.6 (4-sale) w/ an amp, equalizer, and CD-changer, integrated w. stock stereo for integrated cellular phone speaker system
- had a 93 190E m103 3.2, 5-speed trans,
- had a 88 300E 2.6
- had a 84 300TD w/275k+ miles
- 2001 C-Class - Maybe (if 190E sells)

[Luke@tirerack]

Charlie deserves an "atta boy" for all of his correct responses.
Luke

[DSinger]

Additionally, a 215/60/15 hurts performance on the I6 W124's. Stick with a 205/60/15 for max performance.

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1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 (W210)
Michelin Pilot Sport
225/55YR16

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

1988 Mercedes-Benz 260E (W124)
Michelin Pilot SX-GT
205/60VR15