FL W212 rim and tires sizing

[Titleist]

Need some advise on rim and tires sizing. The existing tire size is 245/40/18 X 265/40/18. Looking to go 19". Should I maintain the same tire width profile of 245 front and 265 rear on 19" or should I jump one notch wider to 255 front and 275?

Personally I would prefer 255 / 275 width, but afraid it might rub fenders when wheels are in fully locked positions.

Any advise? Thanks!

[Ah Bui]

Thought you selling off the original setup?... cannot find it now....

[Titleist]

Ya.. Think the mods removed it cos I just realised that I need 20 posts before I can post a WTS.

But would you know if the car will fit 255/275?

[Ah Bui]

Oh.... I see..... btw.. I'm using 245/35/19"... and I feel rubbing when u go past flyover at around 90km/h... there are some bros here using 20"... but I suspect 275 will be to big for our ride.... your ride is E250 elegance?

[bernardchua]

I used to run on 20". After 2 mths of 'suffering' i changed to 18". However i think 19" should be the max, if you still want to maintain some comfort as 20" is just too hard.

[Titleist]

Oh.... I see..... btw.. I'm using 245/35/19"... and I feel rubbing when u go past flyover at around 90km/h... there are some bros here using 20"... but I suspect 275 will be to big for our ride.... your ride is E250 elegance?

 

With 245/35/19" you are already rubbing fender? The original is 245/40/18, which should have the same overall diameter as 245/35/19.  Strange... did you lower your ride or change the camber?

 

Mine is the E250 AG.  Guess no difference for wheel sizing be it AG or Elegance rite?

[Titleist]

I used to run on 20". After 2 mths of 'suffering' i changed to 18". However i think 19" should be the max, if you still want to maintain some comfort as 20" is just too hard.

 

Ya i reckon 20" will be a tad bit too uncomfortable.  Hopefully with 19s, the ride wont be too jarring. Guess type of rubbers play a part as well.

 

Thanks for sharing anyways. 

[Ah Bui]

With 245/35/19" you are already rubbing fender? The original is 245/40/18, which should have the same overall diameter as 245/35/19.  Strange... did you lower your ride or change the camber?

 

Mine is the E250 AG.  Guess no difference for wheel sizing be it AG or Elegance rite?

Lol.. nola... I didn't change anything else.... maybe it's me that causes the suspension to weaken. ... cos I weight half a tonne.... so more wear and tear.....

No difference in AG or Elegance. . Just maybe some spec different and rims design different too.... maybe you can consider Vossen or Vertini. ..

[Titleist]

Lol.. nola... I didn't change anything else.... maybe it's me that causes the suspension to weaken. ... cos I weight half a tonne.... so more wear and tear.....

No difference in AG or Elegance. . Just maybe some spec different and rims design different too.... maybe you can consider Vossen or Vertini. ..

Lol... 

 

Seriously, i am somewhat concerned that 245/35/19 is causing rubbing cos thats the exact size i'll be looking at.   Do you have any problems with rubbing when your wheels are at full locked position?

 

Ya, saw the Vertin rims online... looks pretty.  Do you know if its forged or cast?  Havent seen the Vossen rims yet. 

 

Thanks. 

[Ah Bui]

Lock to lock got no problem. ... no worries. ...

[Ah Bui]

It shouldn't touch the fenders.. onli the inside wheel arc when going past flyovers.. like I said... it could be because of the load (ME) she's made to carry. ... imho 245/35/19 is the max setup for comfort. ...

[Titleist]

Aight... thanks bro.  Think will stick to 245/35/19 and if that dun work, guess will go 235/35/19. 

[Ah Bui]

Remember to shoot some pictures and post here... enjoy your new ride

[bernardchua]

According to tyre calculator, 245/35-19 will not rub fenders as the radius only increase 0.1" which is only about 3mm...a 0.1" increase in radius is ok as my last experience with 245/30-20 also resulted in 0.1" increase in radius and also no rubbing...it is the rear that you have to take note-what size rear tires are you using?

[bernardchua]

For rear tires most probably you can go for 275/30-19 and that wont cause rubbing at the rear,according to tyre calculator.

[Titleist]

Yes, i too think that 245/35/19 should be fine... but bro Ah Bui did experience some rubbing.

Ideally I would want 275/35/19 for the rear, but I guess i might have to go 275/30/19. Just worried that going 30 might make the drive uncomfortable. Otherwise will just stick to 265/35/19.

By the way can you share the link to wheel size calculator? Tks.

[bernardchua]

The link to tyre calculator.

www.miata.net/cgi-bin/tirescgi

[Titleist]

The link to tyre calculator.

www.miata.net/cgi-bin/tirescgi

Tks bro.

[Ah Bui]

Actually I'm ok with the brr brr sound... cos it happens very rarely. . Only when I go very fast.... and as Bernard says... it always the rear... and for maybe 1 sec... I'm using non staggered setup... so I'm still confused why it rubs... maybe it's really because of ME....

[bernardchua]

Ah Bui,

Maybe its not you but your rims!

Could it be the rear rims offset is too aggresive?

[Ah Bui]

My rear also using 245/35/19....

[Titleist]

Anyone has any reviews on the vertini wheels? My main concern will be with the build quality. The last thing I want is to have a cracked rim while doing 100kmh.

Was thinking of forged (rayseng, prodrive), but a lot of friends are telling me the cast wheels these days are built to excellent quality and should be comparable to forged.

Also looking at Avant Garde wheels as well.

Any feedback, experience will be greatly appreciated. Tks.

[Ah Bui]

Vertini is fantastic..... go for it!!!!! Will look very nice on your new ride......    

 

Anyone has any reviews on the vertini wheels? My main concern will be with the build quality. The last thing I want is to have a cracked rim while doing 100kmh.
Was thinking of forged (rayseng, prodrive), but a lot of friends are telling me the cast wheels these days are built to excellent quality and should be comparable to forged.
Also looking at Avant Garde wheels as well.
Any feedback, experience will be greatly appreciated. Tks.

[yc3333]

With the right width and offset, you can run up to 255/285

 

Under normal daily drive in SG, up to 100kmh, most rims would be able to do the job well. If you are able to afford forged rims, then I would say go for it!

 

If you like deep dish or concave look, Vertinis are great and value for money.

[Titleist]

Ya, i actually do like the concave look of the Vertinis... do you know if they are gravity cast or pressure cast?  and i cant seem to find the weights of the Vertinis as well. 

 

Will head down to one of the shops on Friday to look see and shoot some questions.  Will update whatever i find out.