Only changing the front tires
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Only changing the front tires
My cars has( all 4) Continental ContiTouringContact CV95 P225/50R17 EcoPlus Tires....My steering wheel is shaking above 45mph, so i went to a BMW Indy and they looked for 30-40mins..... I asked them to check for Control arm bushing if its leaking..... they confirmed their is No to very very minor leak on CAB, but my front tires are completely worn from inside.....and that is causing some vibration and also grinding noise..... They suggested me to replace only the front tires and the rear tires look brand new.....
What shall I do now?
Option1: Replace all 4 tires
Option2: Buy 2 tires with same brand/make etc as the existing ones and only change the front 2 tires
Please suggest, this is the first time I am buying tires..... These tires already have 38k miles on them... Thanks
What shall I do now?
Option1: Replace all 4 tires
Option2: Buy 2 tires with same brand/make etc as the existing ones and only change the front 2 tires
Please suggest, this is the first time I am buying tires..... These tires already have 38k miles on them... Thanks
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport Deep Sea Blue
If the front and rear tires have close to 40k miles then they are rears do not look brand new. I would just replace them all.
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
If the rears look in good shape; then were they replaced recently? Or never rotated?
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My Ride: 530i
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If I'm in your shoes, I'm buying four new tires.
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
Won't catch me with 1/8" shreaded no tread. What's the point!
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At any rate, your best pair of tires belongs on the rear. Regardless of whether you have RWD, FWD or AWD.
Why? You can't steer the back end (except with throttle).
Why? You can't steer the back end (except with throttle).