Sorry I haven't been responding for a while, been real busy with work and everything.

I finally have the cash built up to do so, so I was wondering what would be the best upgrade. I plan on keeping my 15x6 for snow wearing 195/60/15 because I think the stock 185/65/15 sucked, and adding snow tires in that size would definitly make it worse.

I am thinking about an upgrade using the 16x7 SLK rims (ET 37) and am not sure weather I should go with 205/50/16, 215/50/16, or 225/45/16. I am definitely going to have the fenders rolled, but the car will also be lowered via H&R or Eibach and I will adjust the pads accordingly to the tire I choose.

However, I am also wondering about an upgrade using 17x7.5 with 215/40/17, 215/45/17, or 225/40/17 or 17x8 using 235/40/17.

Now My first preference would be to see if the 17x8 with 235/40/17 would fit even if I had my fender's rolled, and if they did rub would it be in the front, rear, or both. Would a staggered setup be work?!?! If so, is it worth it, or should I just go with 225/40/17 on the 17x7.5 with the suspension lowered?!?!

I am deciding on:
235/40/17: Bridgestone Potenze RE 730 ($138), Yokohama AVS Sport ($164), Dunlop SP SPort 9000 ($199)
215/45/17: Dunlop SP Sport 9000 ($129)
215/40/17: Yokohama Parada ($112), Dunlop SP Sport 9000 ($159)

225/45/16: Yokohama A520 ($116), Dunlop SP Sport 9000 ($180)
215/50/16: BFGoodrich Comp TA VR4 ($62), BFGoodrich g-force T/A KDW ($103)
205/50/16: Bridegstone Potenze RE730 ($97), Dunlop SP Sport 9000 ($155)

Winter Tires:
185/65/15: If I did go with these, then - Bridgestone Blizzak MZ-02 ($71)
195/60/15: Michelin Pilot Alpin ($88)

Now that I have listed everything, I hope I come up with a decision soon. Thanxs for all the help guys.

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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)

Also What Kind of shocks should I go with when I lower the car. Koni, Blisten, etc.. Thanxs.



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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)

Charlie,
I would like to talk with you about this issue. Please call me.
Thanks, Luke

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Luke Pavlick
Performance Specialist (ASE Certified Master Tech)
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