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55 Series Or 50 Series???? Sl500 (129) Tires
originally equipped with a 225/55/16--- wants to upgrade to 245/50/16...
Has anyone done this before on original 8x16 alloy rims?? If so, do you like it? Tire rack said that this should be an "OK" thing to do. Please comment Regards
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a2 1978 280 CE silver 1986 560 SL black 1987 300 SDL cream 1994 SL 500 brilliant green 1997 E 300d dessert silver 2005 FORD F250 Superduty Crew cab 4x4 ____ADMU____ |
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The size will fit and work fine. The decision as to whether to go to a 50 depends totally upon how the car is driven and what you are looking for from the tires.
If you want absolute maximum handling characteristics, go with the 50. If you want more tire mileage for less money, go with the 55. It's really as simple as that. Good luck, |
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thanks for the reply------ I'm going for 50!!!!!
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Hey A2-
You may want to consider going to 18 inch wheels first. I put 18 inch AMG's on this past summer. The look is great and the handling even better! Good luck!
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245 50's will work well on your 8" wheels. There is quite a selection of tires in this size.
Good luck, |
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18"
I would love to get 18's for my sl500 , but unfortunately I need to get my garage furnished and fixed up---and that is killing me!!!!$$
Maybe in the next go around I will... thanks for the reply!!!
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a2 1978 280 CE silver 1986 560 SL black 1987 300 SDL cream 1994 SL 500 brilliant green 1997 E 300d dessert silver 2005 FORD F250 Superduty Crew cab 4x4 ____ADMU____ |
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just got it!!!
Woke up @ 7:00 am this morning to get ready to rush to Discount Tire (17 miles away). Got my set of Kumho Ecsta 245/50/16---
They look awesome!!!! For those people who are just wanting a simple upgrade to their 129 series with OEM 16" wheel--- GO FOR 50 SERIES!! It filled up the wells and the handling - Phenominal difference. It felt like the car is closer to the ground, but actually, the new set's diameter is only 0.1 inch smaller - it was worth the upgrade. Thanks for all the input and thanks to the great people @ Discount tire - San Marcos ,Texas store. Regards
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a2 1978 280 CE silver 1986 560 SL black 1987 300 SDL cream 1994 SL 500 brilliant green 1997 E 300d dessert silver 2005 FORD F250 Superduty Crew cab 4x4 ____ADMU____ |
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