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Originally Posted by dsb  Tslick's suggestion of rolling the front fenders might work. Keep in mind, there's not a lot to roll. You might be able to get about 2-3mm more of clearance.
BTW, Do you know your wheel's size and offset? If not, do you know the stock size/offset for the CLK? Also, Did you ever try the 12 or 13mm spacer with the 235 size? |
When i went to speak with the guys at the tire shop here, he told me that i could roll the fenders, but it wouldn't make a difference large enough to clear Brooklyn potholes.
As for the 12-13mm spacers, that would be even worse on my setup because then it would be shredding the inner 25% of the tire instead of just the out as it was. I suggested that to the guys at the shop and he said it would basically blow my tires in a matter of a week... so no go there.
I am not sure on the offset on the CLK. can't remember the specs. But i did have to have spacers on the front tires on the CLK as well. Same exact spacers as the ones i have now. 10mm. Also had to grind down the rear lub bolts because they would tap the E-brake on the rear.
Sorry, my knowledge is limited here.
From what i can tell right now on loaner 225 with 265 on the rear, i do see a slighly better fit in the rear wheel well. The 265 filled the gap much better than the 255s did. The front 225 looks like its just right on the sports suspension.
As for the tire shape, yes they are more boxed than the Pirelli's were. which would contribute to the shredding.
Since i don't track the car, and do a lot of city driving now, i think a tire size that gives me the most bounce off potholes and road cones, and other interesting things you find flying around the FDR and NYC roads.
Not sure if i am crazy here, but maybe someone can explain this too: on 225 -255 setup i used to feel more "bounceback" so to say when straightline harsh braking. After smaking the brakes the nose used to dip, then bounce back to the rears. Now it feels as if that bounceback is a bit less. Is this due to the extra wheel size in the rear at 225-265 now?