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What's the worst that will happen if I replace only 1 of 4 tires on my Mercedes cl450?
I have a 2000 MB CL450 w/61,500. I had a flat tire that can't be repaired. I can't afford to buy 4 new tires; especially when the other 3 are perfectly fine. Tire stores all say I have to buy 4 new tires due to all wheel drive(???). What will happen if I only replace 1 tire? Will the car still run?
Public Comments
- You drive a Mercedes, but can't afford tires? What's wrong with this picture?
- It won't be the end of the world but at least get the same brand/type of tire. The reasoning behind replacing all four is so that you have the same amount of traction at all four wheels. Having one different tire could accelerate transmission/transfer case wear and not work so well with any kind of electronic traction controls or ABS brakes. If your spare tire has any miles on it and is the same, just run it and use your new tire as the spare. Tire stores don't want the liability in case anything goes wrong later.
- Your rich friends will laugh at you for having a mismatched tire!
- yeah shouldnt be a problem as long as the other 3 have more than like 3/4s tread
