Why not use the same size tires all around?
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2012 C300 sport
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; Aug 4, 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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2007 W204 220CDI Classic Sedan
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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Another round of ICE
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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Staggered wheels
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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'13 M5 | 08 C300 (Sold)
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.
