eliothan

I found that I got a flat tire in the middle of driving. I am not sure when the tire was damaged since I did not notice or feel any sharp bumper or pot hole. When I towed my car to dealer, mechanic told me that he needed to check rim and suspension too. Since I bought the car, c300 w205, two month ago without any additional warranty I should pay for at least a tire + labor + tax... Here are some questions I have now.

1) Was I right to bring my car to dealer with such rather easy problem ? I might bring my car to near tire shop...

2) Any guess for estimation ? Dealer did not answer to my question about cost to replace tire or even basic warranty thing.

PeteInGilroy

If I was close to a dealer, I too would have it towed to the dealer if I couldn't drive on the tire. I would want the dealer to check my rim/suspension/and do an alignment. And I bet a tire shop wouldn't have that tire in stock.

This is the problem with run-flat tires...they can't be repaired so you have to buy a new one (probably $200+). And if you were half way through the wear of the tires, would you buy one or go ahead and replace all four?

kenya

Usually I go to a tire shop with the assumption of lower prices. But I can't say you are wrong to take it to them without knowing their price. If it's close to an outside shops price then why not?


I use tirerack for my tire pricing. I've been able to get install prices as well, but i can't remember if that was only after purchasing.

mikbar2

If you have the staggered wheels two would suffice since your not rotating them anyway.

rustycruiser

Caveat: My C300 is my first car with runflats

Weird pic, as the bead is popped out. I thought runflats had a specially designed bead to prevent the tire from breaking the bead even after a loss of air pressure?

Expect $345-$400 for the tire alone. If you need a rim, get some Vaseline!

I picked up a nail in my runflat at 2K miles. I was 1 min from work when my sensor went off, and never drove on the tire with no air. So I plugged it, and have been driving on it for the last 3 months with no problems.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...500-miles.html

mikbar2

BFG's around here are app. $200.00

rustycruiser

The $345 was the Mercedes dealer price for a Conti

mikbar2

Try Americas Tire or Discount Tire.

ManiacGT

Yes the sidewalls are reinforced to keep the tyre working in the event of pressure loss however in this picture it appears a pothole or other event has damaged the sidewall.

floridadriver

You already have great replies. I'd ponder how much you'd want to pay to stick with runflats. I would have gone to dealer too in your case, though would want to see a bill and compare to tire shops before committing to them doing the work.