245/40R17 winter tyres

[x332race]

Can anyone tell my if and where I can get reasonably priced winter tyres in 245/40 R17 size to fit my C270 with sports pack.

 

[grober]

I would seriously consider getting some cheap steel or alloys of normal spec for your car and fitting them with H or V rated winters. 1. They will be cheaper-- sub £100 2. They will be a higher aspect ratio and 3. Narrower tread. The latter 2 factors will also markedly help the winter performance of the tyre. Just make sure as you go down in wheel rim diameter you leave clearance for brakes. Check your owners hand book for winter tyre dimension recommendations. I favour Nokian or VREDESTEIN as good economic winter tyre manufacturers.

 

[x332race]

The problem is that I have the upgraded sport pack which means that the fornt brake discs are of larger diameter, thus I think I need to have 17 inch wheels to get the necessary clearance. Thus I do not think I can reduce the diameter of the wheels. Hence my query.

 

[Sp!ke]

This is a very common request in other parts of Europe where winter tyres are compulsory.

There is more than likely a winter wheel/tyre pack option for your model of car. I suspect that a visit to your local main dealer may be the best way to establish what your options are. You may even be pleasantly surprised by the main dealer prices for a set of 4 winter wheels and tyres.

Ever if you don't end up purchasing from Mercedes, you'll know exactly what you need to hunt for on ebay.

 

[x332race]

If it is a case of changing wheels, I suspect that I could go for 225/45 R17 all round, according to the vehicle handbook.

However, going back to my original question, what winter tyres are available in 245/40 R17 size?

 

[wemorgan]

You can search for winter tyres in www.mytyres.co.uk

 

[rf065]

If it is a case of changing wheels, I suspect that I could go for 225/45 R17 all round, according to the vehicle handbook.

However, going back to my original question, what winter tyres are available in 245/40 R17 size?

I went for 225/45X17 all round, not many make 245/40X17's & the ones I found were all budget makes. 225's are fine.

I can recommend Vredestein Wintrac Xtremes, excellent cold weather tyre.

Russ

 

[grober]

Should have spotted the "sports pack" sorry. OK if you limited to 17" DIAMETER wheels then I would go down to 225/45x17 as suggested since this means a much bigger/cheaper selection of tyres. You can derrate the tyres at least one speed group if you only intend to use them in winter conditions . Mytyres only list the DUNLOP SP WINTERSPORT 3D V XL at £196 in that 245/40 size

 

[Sp!ke]

I bought some Avon Ice Tourer Extremes in 225/45/17 for £100 each fitted

 

[x332race]

Can I fit 225/45/17 to my existing 8.5J X 17 rims or will in need to get 7.5j rims?

 

[rf065]

Can I fit 225/45/17 to my existing 8.5J X 17 rims or will in need to get 7.5j rims?

Mine are on 8.5J, they look ever so slightly stretched if you look closely but work fine.
They are within tolerances quoted for 225 rim width. 7.5J - 9.0J

Russ

 

[Ronnie]

Click on links below...the EP are less than £80 each....also have some Michelin Alpin PA2 MO.....but a lot more expensive.....as a forum member can give you 5% discount from published price on either/or...

http://www.tyrexpress.com/EP/ACCELERA_SNOW_225_45_17_V_35055.aspx
http://www.tyrexpress.com/Michelin/PILOT_ALPIN_PA2_225_45_17_H_25728.aspx