staggered effect?
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CLK63 Black Series
Originally posted by gbahri
Its hen the back tires are wider than the front tires. Does anyone know if it helps at all or just for appearance?
Its hen the back tires are wider than the front tires. Does anyone know if it helps at all or just for appearance?
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Originally posted by gbahri
Does anyone know if it helps at all
Does anyone know if it helps at all
Oh, it definitely helps. That's why all RWD race cars have larger rear tires, as well as most, if not all, powerful RWD road cars.
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2003 CLK 500, 2004 allroad quattro
So then how will this affect the practice of tire rotation? I would have to buy two different sets of Z-rated tires. If I wanted to fit with just one size Z-rated tires, I would have to change the wheels then?
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Originally posted by CLK500K3K4
So then how will this affect the practice of tire rotation? I would have to buy two different sets of Z-rated tires. If I wanted to fit with just one size Z-rated tires, I would have to change the wheels then?
So then how will this affect the practice of tire rotation? I would have to buy two different sets of Z-rated tires. If I wanted to fit with just one size Z-rated tires, I would have to change the wheels then?
Yes, but instead of ruining the handling balance of the car, you should keep the staggered sizing. No rotating; just replace.
