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You can stick with the the same sizes (if available) or switch to a specific “winter” size which should be described in your car’s handbook.I have a E 220 with staggered wheels on im looking at getting a set of winter wheels
do these have to be staggered as well or can they be sale size all round
do i need to get the same wheel code
Unless it states otherwise the offset (ET) will be the same front and rear.according to book for my tyre size it says winter tyres 245/40/18 with offset code of 8.5 j x 18h2 et 48
will i need same offset code
No idea. You need to know the offset (the ET number) as well as the width and diameter, but be aware that your insurer will probably take the attitude that if your chosen wheel dimensions are not listed as an approved fitment by MB then fitting them will be classed as a modification.the wheels ive seen are 8.0j x18
will these work
I always like to fit them in dry sunny weather sometime in October , that way if the weather is nice I can clean up the summer wheels and wax them for storage . It beats scrabbling round in freezing weatherJust been debating whether to switch to my winter wheels on the 55 tbh, Weather is atm but the temps are still fairly high.
I’m doing the same this year. Do it before salting/gritting starts.I always like to fit them in dry sunny weather sometime in October , that way if the weather is nice I can clean up the summer wheels and wax them for storage . It beats scrabbling round in freezing weather
Great minds and all thatI’m doing the same this year. Do it before salting/gritting starts.
One of my cars still have winters on from last year because it’s been barely used over summer due to lockdown and holidays.
As I said on another thread, I have used (and really like) Cross Climates when I have been driving in mixed "British winter" conditions and would highly recommend them. However, if you often have hard winters or your local roads are not well gritted, then go for full winters.I'd be tempted to look at smaller rims than 18's for winter - don't know if your brake calipers will allow for 16's but 17's should fit, both the rims and the tyres will be cheaper than 18's, plus with more sidewall they'll soak up the bumps and potholes better than 18" rubber bands. I'd also suspect that 17" winter tyres for your car would be narrower, which is often mentioned as being better for winter tyres.
These days another option - if you're not somewhere that gets a lot of snow - is all weather tyres like Michelin Cross Climates (other brands like Nokian are available) - if they're available in your 18" spec. Saves purchase and storing of a second set of wheels/tyres, plus twice a year changing wheels. I'm a southern softie, currently have them (17" 225/45)) on the front of my S204, hoping Michelin come out with the size I need (235/40 R17) soon so I can fit them when I've worn the existing Eagle F1's out.
I'd be tempted to look at smaller rims than 18's for winter - don't know if your brake calipers will allow for 16's but 17's should fit, both the rims and the tyres will be cheaper than 18's, plus with more sidewall they'll soak up the bumps and potholes better than 18" rubber bands. I'd also suspect that 17" winter tyres for your car would be narrower, which is often mentioned as being better for winter tyres.
These days another option - if you're not somewhere that gets a lot of snow - is all weather tyres like Michelin Cross Climates (other brands like Nokian are available) - if they're available in your 18" spec. Saves purchase and storing of a second set of wheels/tyres, plus twice a year changing wheels. I'm a southern softie, currently have them (17" 225/45)) on the front of my S204, hoping Michelin come out with the size I need (235/40 R17) soon so I can fit them when I've worn the existing Eagle F1's out.
If you haven't bought your winters yet, mine are still for saleOn my summer tyres the os is
Fa 8.5jx18h2et48
Ra 9.0jx18h2et54
says for the winters ba 8.5jx18h2et48
the wheels ive seen are 8.0j x18
will these work
Sadly won't fit my car. Still hoping to hear from @nickpb if theirs are still availableIf you haven't bought your winters yet, mine are still for sale
And will definitely fit and be comfier too:
[SOLD] - Mercedes OE Pristix 16" Alloys & Michelin Winter Tyres | Classifieds - Mercedes Parts or general for Sale
For sale Mercedes original Pristix 16" alloys with Michelin Alpin A4 winter tyres. Alloys: Mercedes Incenio Designer Wheel - Pristix, in Sterling Silver A204 401 2602 B6 647 1915 7Jx16H2 ET43 Tyres: Michelin Alpin A4 MO 205/55 R16 91H The set was bought new from Mercedes last...forums.mbclub.co.uk
I’ve used Cross Climates too (on a Civic) and would also recommend them.As I said on another thread, I have used (and really like) Cross Climates when I have been driving in mixed "British winter" conditions and would highly recommend them. However, if you often have hard winters or your local roads are not well gritted, then go for full winters.
Good luck whatever you choose and I will be interested to hear how you get on.
Sorry for the late reply - for some reason I didn't get notified and only just seen the message.Winter wheels don't need to be staggered just because your summers are - as long as they are an approved configuration by MB they're fine.
On that subject, @nickpb are yours still available? Very interested if they are.
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