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Best tyre size for Mercedes-C-Class?
I have a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class automatic and the original tyres fitted were Continental 225/45/R17. Are these tyres and size still the best for this make and model?
Asked on 31 December 2013 by homehurst
Answered by
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No. But you can't switch to 205-215/55-60 R16s without changing the wheels to 16-inch.
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