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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 07:48 PM
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2008 C300 Sport - What if I put the same size tires all around instead of staggered?
Live in Southern California, where I don't get snow, ice, or much weather of any sort.

I'm curious to know if I had all 4 tires replaced to the same size (currently, I have the 2008 C300 Sport stock staggered fit of Front tires: 225/45r17 and Rear tires:245/40r17), what would happen? Any alignment problems, axle issues, etc that could arise?

Has anyone else tried this?
If it is possible to do without harming the vehicle, what size should I get?

Really appreciate any and all input on this.
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 10:42 PM
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Nothing will happen hundreds have done it. Lux model oem is square even.
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You'd have to get narrower rear rims to match the fronts. Rear rims are wider on a staggered set up.
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You'd have to get narrower rear rims to match the fronts. Rear rims are wider on a staggered set up.
Do you know the widest wheel and widest tires that can fit the OEM fenders?
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Do you know the widest wheel and widest tires that can fit the OEM fenders?
I don't.


I am pretty sure there is a wheel thread going that had all sorts of width and offset info.
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Well, I went ahead and mounted the same size tire that I have on the front on the backs. I'll let you all know how it goes. Handling is fine, so far.
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I run the same size all around on mine with no issues, gives me a bit more tire life as I can rotate them.
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Originally Posted by brettysetgo
Well, I went ahead and mounted the same size tire that I have on the front on the backs. I'll let you all know how it goes. Handling is fine, so far.
What size tire all around did you go with?
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I have 225/45R17 on my factory staggered wheels for winter. No problems at all.
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I have Michelin 205/55/16 & the ride is pliant , I rotate every 10,000 km & get about 50,000 km out of a set.

Great to see more owners not accepting the hype, advertising , fashion & impracticality of the staggered set up.
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I'm running 19x8.5 +45 squared on 225/35/19 squared. No issues whatsoever. I did it mostly so I could rotate them, and get more life out of the tires.
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What size tire all around did you go with?
I did 225/45r17 on all 4 tires. Bought the tires off of Amazon (Milestar) - good so far. Since the rims are a different width on the back, I'm unable to actually get the tires rotated. In order to change the tires front-to-back, the tires have to be removed from the wheels.
Will post results of this when I have to replace them.
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A few months in, and all is good. Rides smooth on the California highways (as smooth as they can be, ha!), and I don't really notice a difference. I was at a "America's Tire" store and the guy said something like, "You may want to take those back to wherever you got those from." Gotta love salesmen.
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Originally Posted by brettysetgo
I did 225/45r17 on all 4 tires. Bought the tires off of Amazon (Milestar) - good so far. Since the rims are a different width on the back, I'm unable to actually get the tires rotated. In order to change the tires front-to-back, the tires have to be removed from the wheels.
Will post results of this when I have to replace them.
You should be able to buy a couple of clean compatible rims at a wreckers so you can rotate.
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How are the rim's marked I just boughtba c300 ,tires all same size
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