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Does all 4 tires need to match? otherwise you damage the transmission!
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They all need to be within a few percentage of each other in rolling diameter. The easiest way to achieve that is with matching tires. If you have four very worn tires and only replace two, on one axle, you can get problems. If there are two almost new tires and you replace the other two with new, same size and tread pattern, you can be fine.
And you don't damage the transmission, you damage the transfer case, which is bolted to the transmission.
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Thanks
While I'm getting my new tires (Pirelly scorpion zero assimetric) i need to install the backup tire and they are 18" wheels - will this be ok for light driving Last edited by amcink; 11-27-2010 at 02:01 PM. |
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It depends what the difference in rolling diameter/circumference is.
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Pirelly scorpion zero assimetric = $995
Bridgetone durell HP = $998 Michell latitude = $1470 Any experience? |
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Fine, but price has nothing to do with rolling diameter.
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I was just asking about the new tires any experience and pricing - I will go ahead and check the back up tire size to posted the back up tire is 235-65-17
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You should be fine with the spare if you have OEM tires/wheels sizes (whether 17", 18", staggered 19", or staggered 20", all have approx. same rolling diameters).
I had the Pirelli Scorpion Zero Assym previously and now on the Michelin Latitude. The Pirelli are heavier than the Michelin, but does have a wider contact patch than the Michelin (even though they have the same width specs). You will be able to tell if you have both tires side by side. This is probably why the Pirelli grips better than the Michelin. The Pirelli also have better wear than the Michelin (I got about 25k miles out of the Pirelli, not sure I'll get 20k out the Michelin on the rears...both wore evenly). The Michelin, however, do ride more smoother and more comforable than the Pirelli. Given all these, I will most likely go back to the Pirelli for my next set. I was expecting better wear from the Michelin |
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Does anyone know what are BMW's specs/adherence for matching tires? within 30% (Porsche) or 4/32nd's (Audi)?
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