View Poll Results: What Tires are the best?
Goodyear
21
5.92%
Toyo
28
7.89%
Michelin
140
39.44%
Continental
43
12.11%
Falken
25
7.04%
Pirelli
43
12.11%
Other
55
15.49%
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W203/CL203/S203 TIRE Discussion Thread - Every question on TIRES
Out Of Control!!
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From: Obama Land
K Car
Originally Posted by dougpark714
After 20,000 miles, my 2005 203 needs new tires in the rear. but the fronts seem fine. does MB recommend replacing all four at the same time?
Anyone have recommendations for a good tire shop near in the bay area? Costco has the rears for $209 including install.
RP
Anyone have recommendations for a good tire shop near in the bay area? Costco has the rears for $209 including install.
RP
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From: Jersey
2004.5 C 230
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Question RE: spare tire for C230K
I have a 2005 C230K sedan. Recently, a rear tire blew up because of low pressure due to a nail puncture. To my surprise, the spare tire was a doughnut tire. I assumed when I bought the car the a Mercedez would come with a full size spare tire. Is it a good idea to have a full size tire as a spare? Have any of you done this?
Also, is it true that the dealer can activate the sensor for "Tire low pressure"?
Your feedback is appreciated.
Happy New Year!!
Also, is it true that the dealer can activate the sensor for "Tire low pressure"?
Your feedback is appreciated.
Happy New Year!!
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by Just-a-car
I have a 2005 C230K sedan. Recently, a rear tire blew up because of low pressure due to a nail puncture. To my surprise, the spare tire was a doughnut tire. I assumed when I bought the car the a Mercedez would come with a full size spare tire. Is it a good idea to have a full size tire as a spare? Have any of you done this?
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Originally Posted by mick1
the C230K front and rear tires are of different sizes, so if you are going to get a full size tire, are you going to get one that fits the front or the back ? Full size spare only works if all tires are of the same size.
I would always want a full-sized spare if possible since I can drive faster and farther with it than the doughnut. Nothing like limping 300 miles home on a doughnut from BFE.
If you do move to a full-sized spare use the front tire size for the spare the so it will work front or back.
- Eric
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From: asdfasdf
One with 4 wheels
Tire Rotation Shops
Hey guys,
I'm coming up on 5k in my '06 C230 SS, and after calling my dealer to ask how much it would cost to rotate/balance my tires, they quoted me $70!!!
Since I got the 2006 model year, my car doesn't come with the free maintenance deal that I think the 2005's get. I called a couple other Benz dealerships around town, and they all gave me the same price quote.
Who do ya'll use for your tire rotations? Places like Discount Tires will do it for much less, but do ya'll trust non-dealerships doing work on a Benz, even if it's something "simple" like rotating/balancing tires?
I'd do it myself, but I don't have that kind of time.....
Just thought I'd ask!
Thanks!
I'm coming up on 5k in my '06 C230 SS, and after calling my dealer to ask how much it would cost to rotate/balance my tires, they quoted me $70!!!
Since I got the 2006 model year, my car doesn't come with the free maintenance deal that I think the 2005's get. I called a couple other Benz dealerships around town, and they all gave me the same price quote.
Who do ya'll use for your tire rotations? Places like Discount Tires will do it for much less, but do ya'll trust non-dealerships doing work on a Benz, even if it's something "simple" like rotating/balancing tires?
I'd do it myself, but I don't have that kind of time.....
Just thought I'd ask!
Thanks!
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From: Ridgefield, NJ
C320 Sport Sedan 4MATIC, Cayenne S, Bayliner Capri V8, Subaru STi
$15 Tire Rotation and Balance $10 Tip = $25
I just mine had done December 30, 2005
This is my hangout....Parkway Exxon, Rte. 46, Elmwood park, NJ
Owners daughter and my 12 year old son are classmates.
Go to a gas station with a shop
This is Pete one of the techs, he's carefull and a thorough guy
settings for wheel balancing
Balance it good Pete
Job done and back to hanging out, exchanging stories of female specs, female horsepower and female torque.
Total cost $25
This is my hangout....Parkway Exxon, Rte. 46, Elmwood park, NJ
Owners daughter and my 12 year old son are classmates.
Go to a gas station with a shop
This is Pete one of the techs, he's carefull and a thorough guy
settings for wheel balancing
Balance it good Pete
Job done and back to hanging out, exchanging stories of female specs, female horsepower and female torque.
Total cost $25
Last edited by Bing; Jan 2, 2006 at 07:26 AM.
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From: Ridgefield, NJ
C320 Sport Sedan 4MATIC, Cayenne S, Bayliner Capri V8, Subaru STi
wheels and tires still should be balanced though...
mine needed 25 grams of weights right side, front and rear
lefts side were ok
mine needed 25 grams of weights right side, front and rear
lefts side were ok
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From: Chula Vista, California
2005 C230 SS Kompressor
Originally Posted by Bing
wheels and tires still should be balanced though...
mine needed 25 grams of weights right side, front and rear
lefts side were ok
mine needed 25 grams of weights right side, front and rear
lefts side were ok
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
Originally Posted by TA-9FF
Thanks for the input guys! On another note, how do I know if my wheels are staggered? I'm pretty sure they are.....but I wanted to make sure!
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From: Rhode Island
Debadged 6-Speed '05 C320 Sports Coupe
Try Tire Rack for a list of authorized installers, in your area.
They were helpful with locating a Hunter GSP9700 Road Force wheel balancing machine. There are three in my area. This device measures wheel and tire runout and compresses the tire to attain the best balance.
This is an advanced device and many installers do not use the extended features. This balancer permits "splitting" a weight, to hide them behind spokes. This requires a few simple menu selections, but having them use this feature has been hit-or-miss.
They were helpful with locating a Hunter GSP9700 Road Force wheel balancing machine. There are three in my area. This device measures wheel and tire runout and compresses the tire to attain the best balance.
This is an advanced device and many installers do not use the extended features. This balancer permits "splitting" a weight, to hide them behind spokes. This requires a few simple menu selections, but having them use this feature has been hit-or-miss.
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Blew a tire going 80 mph
I blew my back left tire going 80 down the interstate tonight at 12 am. The car kept perfectly straight as I came to a stop, as if there were no tire blown at all! What a amazing vehicle!
However, there was some difficulty in getting the tire off, as corrosion had taken over. I called the mercedes customer service line and got prompt assistance within 3 minutes! He told me the correct directions for removing a tire w/ corrosion; install bolts till finger snug, then lower the can down completely and rock it back and forth to release the corrosion's hold. That didn't work, so I gave it a swift kick (former soccer player lol) and off came the tire! I sure hope the 75 year old man that this happends to doesn't have hip displacia.
Overall the experience was not that bad, as the tool box and full size spare that comes standard arrived to my rescue. I do have one question, does the ESP brake assistance play any part in keeping the vehicle straight during a blowout? What if this happened at autobahn speeds ?
However, there was some difficulty in getting the tire off, as corrosion had taken over. I called the mercedes customer service line and got prompt assistance within 3 minutes! He told me the correct directions for removing a tire w/ corrosion; install bolts till finger snug, then lower the can down completely and rock it back and forth to release the corrosion's hold. That didn't work, so I gave it a swift kick (former soccer player lol) and off came the tire! I sure hope the 75 year old man that this happends to doesn't have hip displacia.
Overall the experience was not that bad, as the tool box and full size spare that comes standard arrived to my rescue. I do have one question, does the ESP brake assistance play any part in keeping the vehicle straight during a blowout? What if this happened at autobahn speeds ?
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From: Orange County
2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)
A rear rapid deflation is not as hairy as a front tire shreading. I doubt the ESP even took over. In Europe they still use nylon in tires. While most materials expand when heated, Nylon gets smaller, so the tire grips the wheel better, and the shore hardness goes up resisting puncture. American market tires use polyester, because we are not supposed to drive over 65. As for the autobahn, you would not be driving 80mph at night. Some German would stop you and open a can of whupass on you for being stupid.
The way to prevent corrosion from locking the rim on the brake disc is to put a finger full of lanolin (wool wax) on the mating surfaces of the wheel and bolts. (An old farmers trick.)
The way to prevent corrosion from locking the rim on the brake disc is to put a finger full of lanolin (wool wax) on the mating surfaces of the wheel and bolts. (An old farmers trick.)
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From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by Moviela
A rear rapid deflation is not as hairy as a front tire shreading. I doubt the ESP even took over.
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From: Brisbane/Sydney, Australia
Originally Posted by sirenebekim
...there was some difficulty in getting the tire off, as corrosion had taken over...
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From: Rhode Island
Debadged 6-Speed '05 C320 Sports Coupe
This rear tire and wheel rapidly failed to maintain proper air pressure. There was an identical size hole in the tread.
There was no problem maintaining control at highway speeds.
There was no problem maintaining control at highway speeds.
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From: New Jersey
things with and without wheels
Originally Posted by wingless
This rear tire and wheel rapidly failed to maintain proper air pressure. There was an identical size hole in the tread.
There was no problem maintaining control at highway speeds.
There was no problem maintaining control at highway speeds.
