19" wheels on SLK

[djangry]

Hi guys
Ok i know what wheels i want to put on the SLK now .
Not sure if to go for 18" or 19" .
Will 19" fit ok with no problems on my SLK 350 (r171)AMG body kit/Sports Suspension. what would be the widest tyre i could have.
should the rears be wider than the fronts ?


Thank you for any advice you can give me.

Regards

Scott

 

[marnix]

Hi,
The biggest you can fit on a SLK (R171)
is as follow:
Front 8.5x19"
Rear 9.5x19"
If you have a look on this site, it gives you what is suitable for each model
www.bbs.com

 

[djangry]

Marnix thanks for the info , that site is in German !!!

 

[marnix]

If you look on the home page, there is an english version as well

 

[djangry]

Can anyone tell if these Tyres sizes will be ok on the SLK

Front : 235x35x19
Rear : 265x30x19

thanks again for any help u can give me.

Scott

 

[marnix]

The tyre sizes are the same as I have on my SLK (R170).
Make sure when fitting that you check the length of the wheel bolts.
If they stick out further than on the MB wheels, you must cut them shorter.
Otherwise they will make a mess of your hand brake mecanism inside the rear hubs.
Also, you may need to re-calibrate the Speedo as the total circomference of the wheel is likely to be bigger and you will be going faster than what the Speedo tells you.
I'm sure you do not want to increase the treasury already overfilled Gatso fund.

 

[djangry]

marnix
again thanks for you help , re-calibrate the Speedo how would i go about doing this ?

 

[marnix]

The speed is taken from the gearbox or prop-shaft.
You need an adaptor fitted to convert to the ratio of the wheels fitted.
If you ask the company supplying you with the wheels, they should be able to point you in the right direction

 

[djangry]

again thanks for you help.

Scott