Slight tire difference on a 4matic ok?
10-29-2005, 10:38 AM
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Slight tire difference on a 4matic ok?
I just purchased a pair of 245/40/17's from a member. My car has 235/45/17's on it now, and if I put these tires on it will have the 235's on the front and the 245's on the back. I've read that you can't use a staggered tire setup on the 4matic as it will harm the suspension. Is a tire difference this small going to be a problem?
10-29-2005, 05:29 PM
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99 E 320
The Tire Rack site list "revs per mile" of different tire sizes and you would be looking at a difference of 17 revolutions per mile.
I'd advise against.
Best wishes, Craig
I'd advise against.
Best wishes, Craig
Anyone want a pair of 245's for sale cheap?
10-30-2005, 01:18 AM
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Don't do it... If may or may not mess up the traction control, but it certainly will put extra stress on your transfer case. And those aren't cheap to replace. You can run 245/45/17 all the way around, but you can't run two different sizes.
