When do tires need to be replaced ?
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2018 E300 4MATIC Sedan
When do tires need to be replaced ?
I just picked my car up from the dealer ( 35k mi service ) and they are telling me I need new rear tires. I just got home, went outside and measured and it looks like I have 4/32 left on the rear. When do tires need to be replaced ? As I mentioned, car has 35k miles, but I bought the car CPO with 9k miles and I don't know if these are the original tires or if they were replaced prior to my purchase.
BTW, I had an A service and a transmission flush done.
A service
$83 parts / $67 labor - $150 total
Trans
$140 parts / $210 labor - $350 total
Thanks,
Nick
BTW, I had an A service and a transmission flush done.
A service
$83 parts / $67 labor - $150 total
Trans
$140 parts / $210 labor - $350 total
Thanks,
Nick
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I would certainly agree with 4/32 and be extra careful in the rain until the new tires arrive! Yes, the guys in this link sell tires for a living, but their data is similar to other sources, just clearly presented.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...sp?techid=157&
Of course, you now have the rationale to get four really great tires!!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...sp?techid=157&
Of course, you now have the rationale to get four really great tires!!
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2008 C300 Sport, 2010 RX350 AWD
Agree w/ Sportstick, mine also has about 4/32 left on the rear w/ 38k miles on the original ContiProContact, going to change them before the rain season returns this fall
(most likely I will go w/ Michilen Pilot Sport A/S Plus and get it done in the summer together w/ alignment)
$500 for service A & transmission fluid flush is about right, I paid $500.01 a couple month ago for the exact same service..
(most likely I will go w/ Michilen Pilot Sport A/S Plus and get it done in the summer together w/ alignment)
$500 for service A & transmission fluid flush is about right, I paid $500.01 a couple month ago for the exact same service..
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Thanks, guys ! Looks like I'm getting new tires next week.
I'm going to stay with the Michelin Pilot HX MXM4. I am actually really pleased with these tires, and the dealer quoted $500 installed ! I was amazed - they are $265 each on tire rack...
( yes - I was suprised they charged $150 for the A service as well )
Nick
I'm going to stay with the Michelin Pilot HX MXM4. I am actually really pleased with these tires, and the dealer quoted $500 installed ! I was amazed - they are $265 each on tire rack...
( yes - I was suprised they charged $150 for the A service as well )
Nick
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Thanks, guys ! Looks like I'm getting new tires next week.
I'm going to stay with the Michelin Pilot HX MXM4. I am actually really pleased with these tires, and the dealer quoted $500 installed ! I was amazed - they are $265 each on tire rack...
( yes - I was suprised they charged $150 for the A service as well )
Nick
I'm going to stay with the Michelin Pilot HX MXM4. I am actually really pleased with these tires, and the dealer quoted $500 installed ! I was amazed - they are $265 each on tire rack...
( yes - I was suprised they charged $150 for the A service as well )
Nick
Are you sure you don't want at least Primacy MXV4 in the same category?
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Well you get them replaced when you hit a pothole and blow out 2 passenger tires like I just did...man that sucks.........So I just replaced all 4 tires
I had the Michelins also....I went to Tire Rack and looked at their road comparison tests of the Ultra HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES the Continental Extreme Contact was superior in every test in ice /snow /wet acceleration and breaking and they`re cheaper so I went with the Continental E.C. All I can say it transformed the ride this tire is much smoother/ quieter everything is better I`m overwhelmed at the difference plus they have a 50000 mile wear warranty I believe all four installed for $750
I had the Michelins also....I went to Tire Rack and looked at their road comparison tests of the Ultra HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES the Continental Extreme Contact was superior in every test in ice /snow /wet acceleration and breaking and they`re cheaper so I went with the Continental E.C. All I can say it transformed the ride this tire is much smoother/ quieter everything is better I`m overwhelmed at the difference plus they have a 50000 mile wear warranty I believe all four installed for $750
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Well you get them replaced when you hit a pothole and blow out 2 passenger tires like I just did...man that sucks.........So I just replaced all 4 tires
I had the Michelins also....I went to Tire Rack and looked at their road comparison tests of the Ultra HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES the Continental Extreme Contact was superior in every test in ice /snow /wet acceleration and breaking and they`re cheaper so I went with the Continental E.C. All I can say it transformed the ride this tire is much smoother/ quieter everything is better I`m overwhelmed at the difference plus they have a 50000 mile wear warranty I believe all four installed for $750
I had the Michelins also....I went to Tire Rack and looked at their road comparison tests of the Ultra HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES the Continental Extreme Contact was superior in every test in ice /snow /wet acceleration and breaking and they`re cheaper so I went with the Continental E.C. All I can say it transformed the ride this tire is much smoother/ quieter everything is better I`m overwhelmed at the difference plus they have a 50000 mile wear warranty I believe all four installed for $750
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As I mentioned I am very pleased with the MXM4 tires, but they are pricey at $265 each ( rear ). The other OEM tires are $166 each ( Contis ) and from the reviews I have read on here I understand why. I see the Primacy MXV4 tires have a great rating on tire rack, but only 5M miles reported ( compared to 48M miles for the MXM4 ). The Contis also scored high on the chart, but actual user reviews on our car have not been favorible. The MXV4 tires are cheaper than the MXM4 though ( at $205 per ).
Thanks for the suggestions but you know what they say, better the devil you know...
Nick
Thanks for the suggestions but you know what they say, better the devil you know...
Nick
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As I mentioned I am very pleased with the MXM4 tires, but they are pricey at $265 each ( rear ). The other OEM tires are $166 each ( Contis ) and from the reviews I have read on here I understand why. I see the Primacy MXV4 tires have a great rating on tire rack, but only 5M miles reported ( compared to 48M miles for the MXM4 ). The Contis also scored high on the chart, but actual user reviews on our car have not been favorible. The MXV4 tires are cheaper than the MXM4 though ( at $205 per ).
Thanks for the suggestions but you know what they say, better the devil you know...
Nick
Thanks for the suggestions but you know what they say, better the devil you know...
Nick
Just a thought though...the 48 million miles of reports likely are due to the frequency with which that tire is used as OE equipment, in of itself, not a great endorsement! All that data solidly cements the rating toward the bottom of the pack. However, with 5 million miles of reports, assuming an average of 20,000 miles per reporter, the sample size is 250, which is a large and stable sample. When I did market research, we were happy to have 75-100 respondents per cell for a reasonable standard deviation. So, however you decide, those data are reliable (other than sample bias issues for the whole survey) for both tires.
We also have the MXV4 on one of our kid's Saabs, and they are quite good. You are right that the Conti DWS have gotten better reviews for 18" than for 17", as there is apparently a sidewall construction design difference, which allows the 17" to feel unduly squirmy for the difference in sidewall height.
Best wishes either way!
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Picked the car up Friday - $500 installed for two rear tires at the dealer ( $540 OTD with tax ). I still can't get over the fact that the dealer was cheaper than tire rack.
Hopefully I'll get another 35k miles out of the rear !
Thanks for all the help and advice...
Nick
Hopefully I'll get another 35k miles out of the rear !
Thanks for all the help and advice...
Nick
