Different Tire Size
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Are the used wheels a staggered or square setup? If square you are fine if staggered you need to check a tire size calculator to make sure they are within 3% of each other or it can damage the AWD
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2009 mercedes benz c300
In a 4matic you need to have the same size tires on all 4 wheels or you will blow the transfer case.
QUOTE=77gman77;6196438]I have a 4matic Sport and have found a good deal on used rims with winter tires. The stock size is 225 front, 245 rear. Will putting 235 all around affect anything?[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=77gman77;6196438]I have a 4matic Sport and have found a good deal on used rims with winter tires. The stock size is 225 front, 245 rear. Will putting 235 all around affect anything?[/QUOTE]
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Staggered tires on 4matics are fine. Most NA sport 4matic comes standard from the factory with staggered tires. Just make sure the diameter wont be greater or less than 3%.
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Another round of ICE
The goal on snow/ice is as narrow a tire as possible. 235 will deteriorate snow/ice traction vs 225. At a minimum, don't go beyond the OE front width of 225 at all four corners. The even better size for winter is 215/50-17 at all four corners. If you need to suddenly turn or brake, you will find this was not a place to save money. Blizzak WS80 or Michelin X-Ice xi3.
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77gman77,
Looks like the 235s are about 0.4 in larger in Dia than the 225s which it needs about 0.2 in between fender and tire...should be no problem.
The Blizzaks generally have a more narrow tread for a given tire size (ie the 235 Blizzaks have 7.5 in tread with vs. 225 Mich Xice that is also 7.5" wide tread). Both will fit on staggered wheels but the 235 section width will be stretched less on the rears.
Looks like the 235s are about 0.4 in larger in Dia than the 225s which it needs about 0.2 in between fender and tire...should be no problem.
The Blizzaks generally have a more narrow tread for a given tire size (ie the 235 Blizzaks have 7.5 in tread with vs. 225 Mich Xice that is also 7.5" wide tread). Both will fit on staggered wheels but the 235 section width will be stretched less on the rears.
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235 are not allowed on your car (C300 4 matic ?)
I would go with 225/45-17
see table/pdf in this post: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...es-220cdi.html
for clearnce check with this tool:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
http://www.fitmywheels.com/
I would go with 225/45-17
see table/pdf in this post: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...es-220cdi.html
for clearnce check with this tool:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
http://www.fitmywheels.com/
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235 are not allowed on your car (C300 4 matic ?) I would go with 225/45-17 see table/pdf in this post: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...es-220cdi.html for clearnce check with this tool: http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp http://www.fitmywheels.com/
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see table/pdf in this post: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w2...es-220cdi.html
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Ofcourse they will work.
.....and about "allowed".
I dont know where do you live, but in my county & I think in most EU countries the sizes prescribed by factory are mandatory by LAW.
All modifications on wheels, tires ,...that are not on the list (& homologation)..... are "no go" through the MOT.
.....& on the end , in snow 225 are better than 235.
.....and about "allowed".
I dont know where do you live, but in my county & I think in most EU countries the sizes prescribed by factory are mandatory by LAW.
All modifications on wheels, tires ,...that are not on the list (& homologation)..... are "no go" through the MOT.
.....& on the end , in snow 225 are better than 235.
Last edited by MB@C200K; Oct 18, 2014 at 03:49 AM.
