SC430 ground clearance question
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My other friend has a SL55 AMG and it is a little lower than the SC430 ground clearance. This is because of the AMG's susupension. I've seen it in person is it's very bad a--.
So I think that the SC430 ground clearance is very reasonable compared to the other sport/luxury models out there on the market right now.
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So I think that the SC430 ground clearance is very reasonable compared to the other sport/luxury models out there on the market right now.
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Hello,
We were looking at buying a townhome today and the driveway has a steep slope. After test driving my 2006 SC 430 into the garage I am uncomfortable with the ground clearance, it's about 1/4 inch with just me in the car and bags in the trunk. Other websites suggest installing bigger tires, for example 245/45/17 or 245/50/17. Right now, I have 245/40/R18 tires installed. I am not a motor head, I just love cruising in our SC with the top down while my dog's nose soaks in sniffs over the top - people's smiles are great too. I appreciate any help.
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We were looking at buying a townhome today and the driveway has a steep slope. After test driving my 2006 SC 430 into the garage I am uncomfortable with the ground clearance, it's about 1/4 inch with just me in the car and bags in the trunk. Other websites suggest installing bigger tires, for example 245/45/17 or 245/50/17. Right now, I have 245/40/R18 tires installed. I am not a motor head, I just love cruising in our SC with the top down while my dog's nose soaks in sniffs over the top - people's smiles are great too. I appreciate any help.
Questions:
- Can I switch tires to gain another 1/3 - 1/2 inch?
- Are there other solutions to increase ground clearance?
- Is there a combination to increase ground clearance?
SS
Last edited by Sandler196; 02-17-24 at 03:42 PM.
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Hello,
We were looking at buying a townhome today and the driveway has a steep slope. After test driving my 2006 SC 430 into the garage I am uncomfortable with the ground clearance, it's about 1/4 inch with just me in the car and bags in the trunk. Other websites suggest installing bigger tires, for example 245/45/17 or 245/50/17. Right now, I have 245/40/R18 tires installed. I am not a motor head, I just love cruising in our SC with the top down while my dog's nose soaks in sniffs over the top - people's smiles are great too. I appreciate any help.
Questions:
SS
We were looking at buying a townhome today and the driveway has a steep slope. After test driving my 2006 SC 430 into the garage I am uncomfortable with the ground clearance, it's about 1/4 inch with just me in the car and bags in the trunk. Other websites suggest installing bigger tires, for example 245/45/17 or 245/50/17. Right now, I have 245/40/R18 tires installed. I am not a motor head, I just love cruising in our SC with the top down while my dog's nose soaks in sniffs over the top - people's smiles are great too. I appreciate any help.
Questions:
- Can I switch tires to gain another 1/3 - 1/2 inch?
- Are there other solutions to increase ground clearance?
- Is there a combination to increase ground clearance?
SS
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Hello,
We were looking at buying a townhome today and the driveway has a steep slope. After test driving my 2006 SC 430 into the garage I am uncomfortable with the ground clearance, it's about 1/4 inch with just me in the car and bags in the trunk. Other websites suggest installing bigger tires, for example 245/45/17 or 245/50/17. Right now, I have 245/40/R18 tires installed. I am not a motor head, I just love cruising in our SC with the top down while my dog's nose soaks in sniffs over the top - people's smiles are great too. I appreciate any help.
Questions:
SS
We were looking at buying a townhome today and the driveway has a steep slope. After test driving my 2006 SC 430 into the garage I am uncomfortable with the ground clearance, it's about 1/4 inch with just me in the car and bags in the trunk. Other websites suggest installing bigger tires, for example 245/45/17 or 245/50/17. Right now, I have 245/40/R18 tires installed. I am not a motor head, I just love cruising in our SC with the top down while my dog's nose soaks in sniffs over the top - people's smiles are great too. I appreciate any help.
Questions:
- Can I switch tires to gain another 1/3 - 1/2 inch?
- Are there other solutions to increase ground clearance?
- Is there a combination to increase ground clearance?
SS
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