Well, the time is already here - replace all 4 or just rear tires?

CoolBDPhenom03 · 04-17-2012, 06:10 PM

The specs of my tires and rims are here:
Shopping for new tires for when the time comes...

I still have about 6/32nds on the front and am nearly all the way down in the rear. Should I buy just the rear tires or go ahead for all four? America's Tire is running a special where I can get a $70 gift card if I get a set of Michelins and they'll give me a $50 credit total for the front two tires (estimated until I can bring it in to check in person).

How much difference does a 5% thickness make in the side of the tires? Michelin doesn't make the sizes I have now so I'd have to go from 235/30/20 in the front to something like a 235/35/20 and 285/25/20 to 285/30/20 in the rear...or 275 something.

What do you guys think?

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I am Jeff · 04-17-2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolBDPhenom03

The specs of my tires and rims are here:
Shopping for new tires for when the time comes...

I still have about 6/32nds on the front and am nearly all the way down in the rear. Should I buy just the rear tires or go ahead for all four? America's Tire is running a special where I can get a $70 gift card if I get a set of Michelins and they'll give me a $50 credit total for the front two tires (estimated until I can bring it in to check in person).

How much difference does a 5% thickness make in the side of the tires? Michelin doesn't make the sizes I have now so I'd have to go from 235/30/20 in the front to something like a 235/35/20 and 285/25/20 to 285/30/20 in the rear...or 275 something.

What do you guys think?

Go with 245/30/20 and 275/25/20

c63edition1 · 04-17-2012, 08:49 PM

to thick, 20 inch rims plus that thickness will rub. combines with the fact that your choosing to widen up to 285 ...
I_am_Jeff's numbers should be your limit

CoolBDPhenom03 · 04-17-2012, 09:13 PM

So at this point, you both would rather just get all 4 now rather than just the rear?

I am Jeff · 04-17-2012, 09:18 PM

I would order 2 sets of rears if your fronts are still in good condition. You might go through 2 sets of rears before your fronts go away. By then you'll be due for 4 new ones.

Case1906 · 04-17-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by I am Jeff

I would order 2 sets of rears if your fronts are still in good condition. You might go through 2 sets of rears before your fronts go away. By then you'll be due for 4 new ones.

Totally agree if you like the Miche's.

Karl09 · 04-17-2012, 09:46 PM

I work at America's tire haha, what do your rears look like? Any noticeable cracking, splitting?

CoolBDPhenom03 · 04-18-2012, 12:33 AM

No cracking or splitting...it's just almost bald. I guess that trip down to SD and back took a toll. And some "spirited" driving didn't help

Karl09 · 04-18-2012, 12:36 AM

Hahaha always the best. Well if your ever interested I'm running continental extreme contacts on my car and they've been nothing but joy, and if you buy 4 you get a free nook e-book thing lol. I would say go all 4, better to be safe then running on bald tires, I've seen some real bad blowouts lol

04-17-2012, 08:49 PM	#3
c63edition1 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: washington, DC Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 c63 mercedes benz	to thick, 20 inch rims plus that thickness will rub. combines with the fact that your choosing to widen up to 285 ... I_am_Jeff's numbers should be your limit __________________

04-17-2012, 09:13 PM	#4
CoolBDPhenom03 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,169 Drives: Vivid Racing '09 C63 AMG	So at this point, you both would rather just get all 4 now rather than just the rear? __________________ --DT =============== My other ride is a Ducati. "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary...that's what gets you." "Sure the M3 has got a top notch weapon in it, but this is a nuke." - Jeremy Clarkson YouTube - C63 AMG by Vivid Racing HRE \| Vorsteiner \| H&R Coilovers \| Agency Power \| Powerchip

04-18-2012, 12:33 AM	#8
CoolBDPhenom03 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,169 Drives: Vivid Racing '09 C63 AMG	No cracking or splitting...it's just almost bald. I guess that trip down to SD and back took a toll. And some "spirited" driving didn't help __________________ --DT =============== My other ride is a Ducati. "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary...that's what gets you." "Sure the M3 has got a top notch weapon in it, but this is a nuke." - Jeremy Clarkson YouTube - C63 AMG by Vivid Racing HRE \| Vorsteiner \| H&R Coilovers \| Agency Power \| Powerchip

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04-17-2012, 09:18 PM	#5
I am Jeff MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: eNyCe Posts: 1,416 Drives: Steel Grey Metallic C63!!	I would order 2 sets of rears if your fronts are still in good condition. You might go through 2 sets of rears before your fronts go away. By then you'll be due for 4 new ones.

04-17-2012, 09:46 PM	#7
Karl09 Member 2010 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 85 Drives: 2010 c300	I work at America's tire haha, what do your rears look like? Any noticeable cracking, splitting?

04-18-2012, 12:36 AM	#9
Karl09 Member 2010 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 85 Drives: 2010 c300	Hahaha always the best. Well if your ever interested I'm running continental extreme contacts on my car and they've been nothing but joy, and if you buy 4 you get a free nook e-book thing lol. I would say go all 4, better to be safe then running on bald tires, I've seen some real bad blowouts lol

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