Going from staggered to same size
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Going from staggered to same size
Please excuse if I'm posting in the wrong place.
I just took possession of my mothers 2009 E350 Sedan because she barely drives it anymore. The tires failed inspection (alignment as well).
It's got 245/40 R18's and 265/35 R18's. It seems a lot easier to buy four of the same tires, so I'm looking for some feedback about doing that because what I've been getting so far has varied (though my impression is that's a cosmetic thing for the most part). So is that something I can get away with doing and if so, with which size (I'm assuming the smaller of the two, as the fronts need room to turn).
I should point out that I'm only preparing it for sale, so I'm not concerned about tire life, etc. I just want to be sure it won't do any damage and that I'm selling a safe car (it's only got 27k on it).
Thanks in advance for any help anyone gives me with this.
I just took possession of my mothers 2009 E350 Sedan because she barely drives it anymore. The tires failed inspection (alignment as well).
It's got 245/40 R18's and 265/35 R18's. It seems a lot easier to buy four of the same tires, so I'm looking for some feedback about doing that because what I've been getting so far has varied (though my impression is that's a cosmetic thing for the most part). So is that something I can get away with doing and if so, with which size (I'm assuming the smaller of the two, as the fronts need room to turn).
I should point out that I'm only preparing it for sale, so I'm not concerned about tire life, etc. I just want to be sure it won't do any damage and that I'm selling a safe car (it's only got 27k on it).
Thanks in advance for any help anyone gives me with this.
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You would use the front size on both locations, but the problem is not only is the current rear tire larger, so is the wheel ... it’s wider and probably too wide for the smaller tire.
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Go on tire of your choice manufacturer site and check what size of tire will fit on both widths you have.
Tires have pretty loose tolerances, so you should not have a problem, but starting with checking rim width should be 1st priority.
Tires have pretty loose tolerances, so you should not have a problem, but starting with checking rim width should be 1st priority.
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I wouldn't bother with new tires. As others said, you'll never recoup it and whoever buys it might just want the correct sized tires it originally came with. Just sell it as is and tell the new buyers it's going to need tires. That's just full disclosure. Then they can buy their own tires with a warranty or even get used ones.
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I wouldn't bother with new tires. As others said, you'll never recoup it and whoever buys it might just want the correct sized tires it originally came with. Just sell it as is and tell the new buyers it's going to need tires. That's just full disclosure. Then they can buy their own tires with a warranty or even get used ones.
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Thank you. They're all 18" rims and I thought that was the only spec that mattered. I was under the impression that a given size rim was compatible with a couple of different size tires.
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The car needs to be driven; therefore it needs to be registered; therefore it needs to pass inspection.
Selling it to a dealer would be shorting us at least a couple of grand. Maybe if it had average mileage, I'd consider that, but not with 27k.
Selling it to a dealer would be shorting us at least a couple of grand. Maybe if it had average mileage, I'd consider that, but not with 27k.
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Find a used tire dealer nearby. Pick up some cheap ones on Craigslist. A new set of tires will be at least $500, normally close to $1000 for a good brand. That's hard to get back on a sale. Used tires might only be in the $200-$300 range. Fronts are typically 18x8.5 and the rears are 18x9. Some tire stores won't put on tires that weren't factory.
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Get a temporary registration. Problem solved, you're welcome.
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2009 E350 4Matic Sport sedan
Tire sizes
My 1999 E350 4Matic Sport uses 245/18R front and rear. I believe only the non-4Matics have staggered front and rear rims with different size tires in front and rear. Some experts may disagree, but I doubt using identical sized tires , meaning 245/18R, would make any difference. Plus doing so should facilitate tire rotations with no consequences.
FWIW, my E350 now has 140K miles and is the best car we've ever had...a quality product for sure
relinuca.
FWIW, my E350 now has 140K miles and is the best car we've ever had...a quality product for sure
relinuca.
