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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 07:00 PM
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Just purchased a c-300 4matic. The front tires were worn out. The rears are only 1/2 gone. I replaced the front with new.. Is it a big deal if the fronts and back tires aren't the same, as it is a AWD?
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 12:11 AM
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To be honest if I were you I'd replace the other 2 as well asap.

Different circumference tires (wear levels, tread, etc) between two different brands of tires is risky with AWD.

edit: and you may find the car handles like s*** with different tires on the front/rear
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 12:17 AM
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I would see how it drives . Money does not grow on trees.
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If they are all the same tire except for size, I don't see a problem. The differential already handles the difference in circumference between front and back acceptably. If the smallest difference in circumference was really a problem, it must be a terrible system.

Note: One bad tire needs to be replaced with new means you need to buy 4 new tires???? I don't think so. Only at the unscrupulous tire store or dealer trying to sell you unneeded tires.
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You only need to replace one axle at a time. It is unnecessary to replace the rears if they have sufficiency tread.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 04:06 PM
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Good info here. I used to think all 4 tires had to be the same size on a AWD.. But the c300 sport comes with different size tires, front to back, from the factory... Seems they know what they are talking about.
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you don't have to do all 4 at the same time but if you can afford it I would get them all done now. You will notice a handling difference running different tires. Just my two cents
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I didn't notice the original poster saying that he bought different brand. Therefore, simply replacing one axle (front) at once is not an issue.
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