Is anybody using 225/50-17 on the stock TLS or CLS rims? Any rubbing? They're a little taller than stock.

 

Don't know of anyone running 225/50. I've got 215/50-17 on CL-s rims with no rubbing whatsoever. Shoofin' tried mounting the same on his '99 and it rubbed. I'm thinking the '99 has less wheel-well clearance than '00 and newer models.

 

I'm running Michelin Pilot XGT Z4 225/50 x 17's. The rubbing problem is related to the offset. With my 7" wheel, 48mm offset I had to roll the fender lip but now I have no problems. Yes, the tire is taller by slightly less than a 1/4" but IMO the car looks better because there is less wheel gap that with shorter tires. If you want 225/50 tires, find a wheel with at least a 50mm offset. And get a 7 1/2" or 8" wheel; the tire will fit better. I really believe 245/45 x 17" tires on 8" wheels will fit with the correct offset.

 

Stock wheels : 25.5 inches total diameter
Stock TL wheels : 25.74 inches

225/50/17 : 25.86 inches

I SERIOUSLY doubt you would rub on stock wheels, even with a lowered suspension.

 

Yes, for some reason, mounting a STOCK 215/50/17 tire with a CLS wheel on a '99 car rubs in front... I have no idea why though.......Be careful!
Ed

 

i dont know much about the meaning of all the dimensions for wheels...i wanna get 18" Konig Imagine's...but i dont know wut tires i need...all i know is i want racing type tires...meaning i dont want a thin tires....i dunno if this makes sense...sorry if it doesnt make sense