Can Someone Please Explain This (Tires)
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Can Someone Please Explain This (Tires)
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C300
Rear tires inflated to 34 psi
The tire wears out like it's under-inflated (http://www.rpmdaily.co.uk/wp-content...e-pressure.jpg)
Tried increasing pressure to 36 psi, tire still looks the same
Someone please chime in before I have to get new tires
Thank you
C300
Rear tires inflated to 34 psi
The tire wears out like it's under-inflated (http://www.rpmdaily.co.uk/wp-content...e-pressure.jpg)
Tried increasing pressure to 36 psi, tire still looks the same
Someone please chime in before I have to get new tires
Thank you
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2010 C250 4Matic
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C300
Rear tires inflated to 34 psi
The tire wears out like it's under-inflated (http://www.rpmdaily.co.uk/wp-content...e-pressure.jpg)
Tried increasing pressure to 36 psi, tire still looks the same
Someone please chime in before I have to get new tires
Thank you
C300
Rear tires inflated to 34 psi
The tire wears out like it's under-inflated (http://www.rpmdaily.co.uk/wp-content...e-pressure.jpg)
Tried increasing pressure to 36 psi, tire still looks the same
Someone please chime in before I have to get new tires
Thank you
Is this on all the tires or just the rear?
Adam
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Only on the rears (both). Stock suspension, not lowered. Staggered wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus, stock size.
I understand uneven wear due to changes in suspension or worn struts, bad alignment, etc. but this does not look like it.
I understand uneven wear due to changes in suspension or worn struts, bad alignment, etc. but this does not look like it.
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This is exactly what happens when tires cannot be rotated. If you pulled mine I bet the same thing....
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Is this your first set of tires? If this has happened on other sets of tires and perhaps different brands then it's likely you will need to roll 36-38psi and this might have to do with the climate you drive in. Not that it makes a huge difference at our driving speeds but you can also try filling with nitrogen instead. If this is your first set of tires it may just simply be the tires you have. Likely more so the wrong psi for your climate but it could be.
Treadwear has a lot to do with staggard tires, driving conditions, psi and how you drive your car... I had a G35 once that used to just shred tires and I realized it's just how I drive.
My thoughts? Determine what kind of driver you are, your warm/cold climate, and what you want out of a tire. Buy a step up from what you need and the tires should always out perform your expectations. Have the tire shops set your psi digitally because the small ones are not as acurate.
Good luck and update when you figure out what you are going to do. Maybe time to update to an 18 inch rim with better tires... just a thought
Treadwear has a lot to do with staggard tires, driving conditions, psi and how you drive your car... I had a G35 once that used to just shred tires and I realized it's just how I drive.
My thoughts? Determine what kind of driver you are, your warm/cold climate, and what you want out of a tire. Buy a step up from what you need and the tires should always out perform your expectations. Have the tire shops set your psi digitally because the small ones are not as acurate.
Good luck and update when you figure out what you are going to do. Maybe time to update to an 18 inch rim with better tires... just a thought
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