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Old 01-07-2015, 01:50 PM
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I have a 2014 C300 Benz and I had to replace three tires already in 14 months of driving, I have never had so many issues with tires and wonder if there are other people having similar issues, the tires seem to get bubbles very easy. Any normal holes that other tires would manage normally create bubbles on this car tires. If anyone has replaced the original equipment with tires that are performing better please let me know

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The Continentals that came with my car got bubbles within 3 days of owning the car, so I got rid of them and got some Kumho Ecsta4X and have had no issues since. Continentals are known for having very soft sidewalls and will bubble at a moments notice. Get Kumhos or Michelins those were my 2 options but a full set of Ecsta 4x mounted and balanced for 350.
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Angry C300 W204 4Matic Sport - Tires won't last more that 12k

I'm on my 4th set of tires. Had alignment done always after replacing. Michelin's Pilots, very noisy now, they look (feel) feathered to me. After 12k, they have 4 32" in the back. Is there a problem with the car?
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Old 07-02-2021, 08:20 AM
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Same with Michelin’s

Originally Posted by DapperStyle
The Continentals that came with my car got bubbles within 3 days of owning the car, so I got rid of them and got some Kumho Ecsta4X and have had no issues since. Continentals are known for having very soft sidewalls and will bubble at a moments notice. Get Kumhos or Michelins those were my 2 options but a full set of Ecsta 4x mounted and balanced for 350.
I have 2012 C300 having the same issue with Michelin tire. Changed tires twice. It goes bad fairly quickly. I got the wheels alignment done next day after new Michelin tire, still it started wearing inside unevenly within few months (say 5k miles).
Old 07-02-2021, 06:33 PM
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I have 2012 C300 having the same issue with Michelin tire. Changed tires twice. It goes bad fairly quickly. I got the wheels alignment done next day after new Michelin tire, still it started wearing inside unevenly within few months (say 5k miles).
i had constant problems with my OEM continentals with inside wear in the front. The rear tires would easily last 2 sets of fronts. I’m on general g-max tires and so far so good. I know tires can be sensitive to different cars. Suspension issues and alignment can also have an effect.
Old 07-04-2021, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Just204
i had constant problems with my OEM continentals with inside wear in the front. The rear tires would easily last 2 sets of fronts. I’m on general g-max tires and so far so good. I know tires can be sensitive to different cars. Suspension issues and alignment can also have an effect.
Whether C300 or W164 – there is no OEM Camber or Caster allowing to adjust tire contact angles, spread load more evenly. Only Toe (directional) adjustment.

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My MB dealer recommended Yokohama V405 tires over the OE Continentals. I am very satisfied with them. I rotate every 5-6000 miles. My C250 is also quite a bit lighter than the C300 4matic, so it’s possible the problem is less severe on the lighter RWD car.
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You have bad front struts replaced them tapping will go away.
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Originally Posted by cbanka
I think alignment is only half the issue. If it was just alignment, I would have wear only. Since cupping is occurring, I am thinking shock in addition to alignment. The car makes a slight rumbling when going down the road which is from the cupped tires. There is no contact between the tire and the physical car (is that what you meant kowyzg0moo?). The car is a 2008 C300 4-matic with about 38,000 miles. Have any of you with this car looked to see if you are having the same issue? Thanks for the replies!
Hi I just came across this post. I have the same issue on a 2017 W205 C300 4Matic. Car was a CPO and both rear tires show sign of cupping and excessive wear. Dealership told me that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. They suggested to replace the tires , which I did and car was aligned at the dealership. Now 20K miles later , same issue. cupping on the inside. The dealership says that everything is OK and every time they test the drive the car they do not notice the rumbling noise coming from the rear. Wheels have been straightened and balanced. Did you ever find a solution? I have seen the pdf regarding the toe adjustment which is for a W204, mine is a W205.

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