front set is different from the rear set
11-15-2010, 10:42 PM
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05 CLK500; 07 Volvo XC90
front set is different from the rear set
Got my clk500 a couple of weeks ago and I just noticed that my front set is Bridgestone while the rear set is Continental. The front and rear are different size on this car anyway so I cannot rotate them front to back. That is not my concern. I am wondering if different thread patterns would affect the stability of the car. I don't know whether my car needs tire balance but the car steering shakes a bit when going over 65mph. What 'ya think?
11-16-2010, 01:24 PM
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depends on the weather
sounds like either a balance issue or the difference in rolling resistance between the two different tire brands is cause a drive line shudder
11-22-2010, 10:56 PM
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First your car probably has a staggered set of wheels 8" in front, 9" in rear or something similar, so no you cant rotate.
If you have after market wheels you may be missing a centering ring or even a bent wheel.
Sometimes a tire has lateral movement which will cause a vibration. A warped rotor believe it or not can also cause a slight shimmy
If you have after market wheels you may be missing a centering ring or even a bent wheel.
Sometimes a tire has lateral movement which will cause a vibration. A warped rotor believe it or not can also cause a slight shimmy
