W164 Rear Tires Wear Rate.
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W164 Rear Tires Wear Rate.
I just noticed the rear tires are wearing a lot faster than the front ones. Is this expected?
I was under the understanding our cars run on AWD all the time. If so, how come the rear ones wear sooner?
I was under the understanding our cars run on AWD all the time. If so, how come the rear ones wear sooner?
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Completely normal. No it's not 4wd all the time. Power only goes to front wheels if it is needed. The 4 matic system will send 100% of power to rear wheels under normal driving so you will have RWD wear characteristics under most conditions hence why your rears will wear out faster than your fronts.
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I see...I see...well that explains it all! One learns something new every day.
I checked again and the wear is very uniform across the full width of the tires, which tells me it is time for me to shop for new ones.
I will try to go for something different from what I have at this time...not very pleased with the short life span of the PZeros.
I checked again and the wear is very uniform across the full width of the tires, which tells me it is time for me to shop for new ones.
I will try to go for something different from what I have at this time...not very pleased with the short life span of the PZeros.
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I see...I see...well that explains it all! One learns something new every day.
I checked again and the wear is very uniform across the full width of the tires, which tells me it is time for me to shop for new ones.
I will try to go for something different from what I have at this time...not very pleased with the short life span of the PZeros.
I checked again and the wear is very uniform across the full width of the tires, which tells me it is time for me to shop for new ones.
I will try to go for something different from what I have at this time...not very pleased with the short life span of the PZeros.
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I have read great reviews about the DWS's. Would I be tearing them up if I drive them in Florida? On the other hand, it does rain here ... A LOT during the summer months.
