Correct tyres for W208 CLK?

[Gollom]

Found a difference of opinion - which is correct? If both correct, which is best and why?

Front axleRear axleTyres 205/55 R16+Tyres 225/50 R16

or
Tyres 205/55 R16 all round

 

[whitenemesis]

What rim width(s)?

 

[cammy]

Make:MERCEDESModel:CLK (CONVERTIBLE)Colour:BLUEWe have found 4 different tyre configurations that match your vehicle.
The manufacturer's original tyre configuration is:
Front: 205/55R16 W 89
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Rear: 225/50R16 W 89
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There are also the following alternative tyre configurations that may have
been fitted as an upgrade option by the manufacturer or the dealer:
Front: 225/45R17 Z 90
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Rear: 245/40R17 W 90
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Front: 225/40R18 W 88
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Rear: 225/40R18 W 88
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Front: 235/35R19 W 91
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Rear: 235/35R19 W 91

 

[Shude]

A wider rear tyre was optional on practically all MBs, sometimes also a wider rear wheel to go with it.

Same tyres all round:
Allows for rotation to even out wear front vs rear
Sometimes cheaper to buy 4 of the same size
Increased fuel economy (fractional)

Staggered tyre sizes:
Look nicer
Increased grip in the rear leading to better take-off and cornering at speed

Basically it's all about compromise. What do you want? Ultimate performance and looks or slightly more econonomical returns?

 

[tpwuk]

Unless you have staggered rims, I'd shod them with equal sizes.

 

[Shude]

Unless you have staggered rims, I'd shod them with equal sizes.

For winter tyres I'm using same-width on staggered rims

 

[Gollom]

Unless you have staggered rims, I'd shod them with equal sizes.

Please translate to English! :bannana:

I have standard 16" wheels

 

[crockers]

I doubt very much that 16" rims are staggered. But I stand to be corrected.

What tyre sizes do you have on the car at the moment?

 

[tpwuk]

Please translate to English! :bannana:

I have standard 16" wheels

Are your rear wheels wider than the front?