1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Wheel size

Tiny
BRADSHAW
  • MEMBER
  • 1998 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Why is the spec size of the front tyres larger than the back tyres, what happens if I make them the same?
Friday, February 26th, 2010 AT 9:10 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
THIS IS MIKE
  • MECHANIC
  • 686 POSTS
Original Equipment Sizes for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230

Original Equipment Front Size 1: 205/55-16
Original Equipment Rear Size 1: 225/50-16
width / side wall height - rim size

Front Optional 17" 225/45-17
Rear Optional 17" 245/40-17

Front Optional 18" 225/40-18
Rear Optional 18" 255/35-18

The rear tires are wider(225) but have a shorter(50) side wall. I recommend staying with the original size that it came with. Look at the sidewall to see the exact match for yours.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, March 1st, 2010 AT 3:34 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links