Can having larger tires in the rear than in the front of a FWD car cause Tie Rod to break??
No, having an oversized tire in the rear will not cause the tie rod to break. This is a normal occurence on FWD vehicles. There is a lot of strain with steering linkages on FWD cars. Replace the tie rod and go out and put the correct manufacturers recomended tire size back on your car. Right now you are only knocking out your 4 wheel alignment specs because your car is in an unnatural ride height. You will not even be able to rotate your tires if the tire size is that much larger than the front. i will assume it is a very oversized tire that is not recomended for your car because you are saying the ride height is that noticable. repair and replace with the correct parts.good luck.
Not even close. The back of a car can't get high enough to break the front end. It had to have been done by impact (if broken) or age (if worn out).
First off, I would never even do business with a shop that put oversized tires on the rear of a FWD car. That's outrageous. All 4 tires should be the same size and of course, preferably the size specified for the vehicle with the correct load and speed ratings. As for causing mechanical problems, no, this won't. Will it upset handling and braking and screw with ABS? Absolutely.
