I currently own a '99 C280 but not a sports model. The tiresize currently is 205/60 R15. I am thinking of upgrade to the 205/55 R16, will there be any sideeffects to the speedometer or any other things? Oh ya, and where can I find the sports rim that are equipped on the sports model? Also..which tires are good? I am looking for high performance tires that has low road noise and good dry/wet traction. Any other suggestions are welcome

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SKY-The Legend of Speed
My car: 1999 C280 Brilliant Silver Metallic
My dream cars:
AMG CL55

AMG S55

E55 AMG

C320

In all honesty, you could accomplish almost as much by just staying with 15 inchers and getting a set of Michelin Pilot SX-GTs in 205/60VR15. I have this setup on my C280, and it is incredible.

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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

Thanks for your help, I would take that into consideration. However, if I go for 17 inches tires, what size should I go for so that the overall diameters for the tires are the same or very close to the OE diameters?



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SKY-The Legend of Speed
My car: 1999 C280 Brilliant Silver Metallic
My dream cars:
AMG CL55

AMG S55

225/45-17 would be a good choice in the front and, for a true "sport package" try the 245/40-17 in the rear.
Thanks, Luke

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Luke Pavlick
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Thanks Luke, anything else needs to be tuned (like suspension or spring) for the 17-inches tires?


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SKY-The Legend of Speed
My car: 1999 C280 Brilliant Silver Metallic
My dream cars:
AMG CL55

AMG S55

It all depends on how much you want to spend and how much you want to gain. If you are really on a budget, I would get 16" wheels and 225/50/16 and leave it at that. If you really want to get close to the AMG side, I'd get 17" staggered set-up with a tuned suspension (maybe Eibach and KYBs/Blisten.) If you want 16" lemme know, I have the 16x7 ET 37 7-spoke SLK rims. You could even do them in a staggered setup cause I have the 16x8 for them. I really don't see the point though. Good Luck.

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Chirag (Charlie) Patel

- 99 Mercedes-Benz ML 430 V8 w/custom TV, Video, UHF, speaker system
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