[carlobutti]

2006 SLK55, can I go to Continental Extreme DW, 255-35-18 on the rear without a problem?

 

[davest4s]

I run 255s with no problem, as do other guys on the forum, they look better too :smile:

I assume you mean on stock rims?

 

[jbanks15]

I also have had 55s on my rears for 7 years on stock rims

 

[carlobutti]

Yes, on the stock rims. I didn't think it would be a problem, but checking with someone that knows is always a good idea. Thanks!
2006 SLK55, Black/Black 61K miles. What a car! I just sold a 2000 SL500 black/black with 62K miles, which I had for just short of 5 years. The car was in beautiful condition, but I wanted something a little quicker. I made the right choice.

 

[El Sliko Grande]

My 2013 SLK 55 came with 255s and now that I need rear tires I'm thinking about trying 265s. Anybody done that? Only got 8.5 K out of the OE Contisport Contact 5p's. I'll try something else this time.

 

[jbanks15]

I know members that have 265s but not on stock 18s. on 18s, the pigears might rub.

there is a site where you plug in the numbers and it lets you know the rub

this might be it

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

 

[El Sliko Grande]

OK, Jeff, I'm gonnna go ahead and say it. What are pig ears? I've searched pig ears, googled and all I could find was chewies for dogs. I know the tricks using Piecost and Henway but not Pigears. John

 

[jbanks15]

you did not search too good

http://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/136138-lost-pig-ear.html

it is the 'mud flap' over the rear wheel arch

 

[El Sliko Grande]

Oh THAT pig ear :grin:. Yep, should have searched the forum instead of just Google. My car does not have the "pig ear". In reading the link I guess some are OE and some are just accessories huh.

 

[jbanks15]

all are oem. some put regular mudflaps on theirs. yuck

 

[El Sliko Grande]

Yeah, I'd pass on the regular mud flap. The pig ear is not too bad though.
I think a 265 would work on my OEM AMG 18s. Looks to have enough room but I would sure like to hear from someone who has done it on the last gen AMG. The web site that you linked is good. I need to play around with it some more. Thanks again.