7x15 AMG alloys - Tyre size ???

[c13tay]

Just put some 7x15 AMG alloys on my C180 - they are currently fitted with 205/60/15's

Is this the correct tyre size for this wheel ??

 

[Myros]

Yes they are one of a few

although you could feasibly go up to 225 without too much trouble, I think. You could also run 195 as well, inded, I think they were the factory default size on the non AMG w 202.

 

[Bolide]

Tyre sizes

You can work out tyre sizes on my calculator. This lets you compare different sizes & profiles:

http://www.bolide.co.uk/actions/info.taf?page=tyresizecalculator

The "best match" is a width / profile that gives a similar rolling circumference to the original and also means the speedo will be accurate

Probably more important is the wheel offset. Offset decides how much inset the wheel has inwards/outwards. The wrong offset combined with wider tyres can lead to the tyres rubbing on the inner wing on full lock


Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk

 

[pascal]

205/60 x 15 were fitted with these wheels from MB in 1996