Why not use the same size tires all around?
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Why not use the same size tires all around?
I have a 2012 C300 Sport. I like the car, especially the looks, but don't really care that the rear tires are bigger than the front. The only thing I don't like is it rides too harsh for me and the fact the tires don't last too long, partially because you can't rotate them. So why not put a set of Continentals on it all the same size and rotate them. Any opinions? And would you use the larger or smaller size tire all around?
Last edited by stratman1954; 08-04-2013 at 09:26 PM. Reason: similar post exists
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I have a 2012 C300 Sport. I like the car, especially the looks, but don't really care that the rear tires are bigger than the front. The only thing I don't like is it rides too harsh for me and the fact the tires don't last too long, partially because you can't rotate them. So why not put a set of Continentals on it all the same size and rotate them. Any opinions? And would you use the larger or smaller size tire all around?
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If you went to 55s the ride would improve. I rejected the car with 45s but found the 16" 55s acceptable. The ride & length of suspension travel is the only things that in my opinion are below par with this car. Owner aged 66 years old & travelling on broken country roads.
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If he was shopping for new rims, then same size rims of 7.5 or 8" width would work at all four corners.
Sorry for making an assumption......
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I use to have 235/50/R18 in my Cadillac all four, even though it came staggered with 255/ in the rear forgot if it was 35 or 40 ..
my bmw had 225/60/16 all four (AWD) but i left it stock
Does your C250 rides on 225/45-17 front 245/40-17 year like my C300 4Matic Sport i' just got ? 235/50 is just a great size overall would it fit our car ?
my bmw had 225/60/16 all four (AWD) but i left it stock
Does your C250 rides on 225/45-17 front 245/40-17 year like my C300 4Matic Sport i' just got ? 235/50 is just a great size overall would it fit our car ?
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It doesn't matter. I have an 09 4Matic and went with aftermarket wheels and 235/40/18s all the way around. I want to be able to rotate my tires and get more than 15 to 20 thousand miles out of them.
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If stratman went with 4 wheels, and tires of the same size, and was able to rotate, wouldn't the handling get messed up, as the car's suspension is calibrated to work with staggered wheels?
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I worry much less about suspension than the brake bias. When I went to non-staggered tires for my snows I noticed that the rear wanted to come around under hard braking more easily. Could have been the tires in general, but going to a smaller rear tire would cause a similar thing if they have the brake bias set assuming larger rear tires.
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I have all four tires the same size but for the stance look I have 10mm in the front and 20mm spacers in the rear. When I do a tire rotation, just leave the spacers and move the tires. Simple.