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Changing rims for snow tires 20” to 19”

Eiwafuchi
Mon, 10 Sep 2018 03:38:24 GMT

I just purchased a 2016 S550 4-Matic Coupe which has the optional 20” AMG rims (staggered). I’ve read before that smaller rims and tIres get better traction in snow. Replacement rims I’ve seen have offsets from 30 to 38, current offset on my 20” rims is 38. If I purchased rims with a 35 offset will that cause any problems? What if the offset is 30. I don’t presume any problems with a 38 offset rim. Can anyone answer this question?

RobertFini
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 22:20:18 GMT

I realize this is a rather old thread, but there's a great explainer on wheel offset and backspacing on Discount Tire Direct's website here: https://www.discounttiredirect.com/learn/offset-backspace