Which E class chassis is my CLS 500 based on?

[Silver CL55]

I'm looking to buy steel wheels and winter tyres for my 05 (W219) CLS500 but it is not listed, so which E class should I specify instead?

Thanks guys, Colin.

 

[BlackC55]

E500 w211

 

[Deleted member 37751]

It's based on the W211 as far as I'm aware.

 

[Silver CL55]

Ok they don't have a w211 E500 listed.
Nearest is;

E350
W211 3498cc 200kw 2003-2009

What do you think?

Car manufacturer:Mercedes Benz[change]Car model:E 350 [change]211 3498ccm 200 kW BJ.: 05.2003-03.2009 [change

For this they recommend a 225/55/r16 95v Steel wheel with snow tyre package.

 

[Stratman]

Make sure the 16" wheels will fit over the brake calipers.

 

[C240Sport97]

CLS wheels have quite different offsets to E class 211 ones

 

[Silver CL55]

Ok, I'll try a different tack

I've got the original 18" 5 spoke alloys from it, 275/35/18 on the back, 245/40/18 on the front.

These sizes are getting hard to find (especially the back size), so how much thinner can I go on both rims for winter tyres?

Can I change the 35/40 back/front profile for a 40 all round?

Thanks again guys, Colin.

 

[corned]

As above, the CLS has a completely different offset to the E Class. The CLS has a much wider track.

The only way you will avoid coming unstuck with this is to take the car's handbook with you and show the wheel/tyre people the specification for the wheels. It doesn't matter what the wheel is made of (alloy, steel, wood, Play Doh), but it must conform to the spec provided.