Tires - Can I put Different ones on?
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Tires - Can I put Different ones on?
I need to replace the two rear tires on my 2001 CLK430 CAB. The front ones are almost new (put on by the dealer before I bought the car) and are Michlin Pilot Sport, 225/45ZR/17.
The 2 rear ones are Michlin Pilot SX 245/40ZR/17, and are not quite bald.
I wanted to buy 2 new Goodyear Eagles F1 GS D3 for the rear but was advised not to mix brands because of different handling characteristics.
My front and rear tires are not matched now (but both are Pilots) so why can't I put different ones on the rear?
Is there really that much of a problem?
I only drive the car about 6,000 miles per year, I don't drive agressively, don't race, and almost never go above 110, and then only once or twice a year. I do drive about 85-90 when on the interstate.
I need some good advice from those who understand Mercedes. Thanks in advance.
The 2 rear ones are Michlin Pilot SX 245/40ZR/17, and are not quite bald.
I wanted to buy 2 new Goodyear Eagles F1 GS D3 for the rear but was advised not to mix brands because of different handling characteristics.
My front and rear tires are not matched now (but both are Pilots) so why can't I put different ones on the rear?
Is there really that much of a problem?
I only drive the car about 6,000 miles per year, I don't drive agressively, don't race, and almost never go above 110, and then only once or twice a year. I do drive about 85-90 when on the interstate.
I need some good advice from those who understand Mercedes. Thanks in advance.
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You should stick to the same tyres (brand and type) across the same axle. Personally, I always replace in pairs anyway.
For 4WD cars, I always keep to the same type all round.
For 4WD cars, I always keep to the same type all round.
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