no spare
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From: Weaverville, Ca
1992 MB 190E, 2016 MB C300
no spare
After a month of ownership on my 2016 CPO C300, I discovered that it doesn't have a spare. This is disconcerting. Am I the only one who finds this frightening.
Last edited by dennish; Aug 2, 2019 at 05:28 PM.
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C450 AMG - Polar White
thats why they gave you run flats.
i plan on switching from run flats to summer street tires. because the run flats are apparently really harsh of a ride.
no concerned at all.... i've been a AAA member for 20 years. our roads are fairly alright in SoCal. well, most parts.
i plan on switching from run flats to summer street tires. because the run flats are apparently really harsh of a ride.
no concerned at all.... i've been a AAA member for 20 years. our roads are fairly alright in SoCal. well, most parts.
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2016 C300 4Matic traded in for a 2022 E450 Coupe
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S-Class doesn't have "spare" either - overall it's a way Car Manyfacturers don't have to supply 5-wheels and 5-tires..
I don't like that way the OE "Extended Mobility" tires (correct term) handle - with the stiff sidewalls of MOE doesn't "feel" right on highway turns - and frankly tread life is not great...
I chose when new to put on a set of "decent" "standard tires - which in this tire size is not a bank breaker - and carry a MB Tire Flat kit (the German fix-a-flat) in the trunk - and I have the new OE takeoff tires when I go to sell my W205.
I have 18K now - my tires are sill like 50% tread - and I'm happy with no problems..
I don't like that way the OE "Extended Mobility" tires (correct term) handle - with the stiff sidewalls of MOE doesn't "feel" right on highway turns - and frankly tread life is not great...
I chose when new to put on a set of "decent" "standard tires - which in this tire size is not a bank breaker - and carry a MB Tire Flat kit (the German fix-a-flat) in the trunk - and I have the new OE takeoff tires when I go to sell my W205.
I have 18K now - my tires are sill like 50% tread - and I'm happy with no problems..
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From: San Diego
2018 C300 Sport
thats why they gave you run flats.
i plan on switching from run flats to summer street tires. because the run flats are apparently really harsh of a ride.
no concerned at all.... i've been a AAA member for 20 years. our roads are fairly alright in SoCal. well, most parts.
i plan on switching from run flats to summer street tires. because the run flats are apparently really harsh of a ride.
no concerned at all.... i've been a AAA member for 20 years. our roads are fairly alright in SoCal. well, most parts.
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I would suggest All-Season - if 18" Yokohama Avid Ascend - if 19" Conti Extreme Contact DWS - a higher UTQG "likely" to make a noisier tire .. but higher UTQG "more likely" that tire will run longer.. if 18's and Yoko's close to forever really
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2018 C-class sedan
I frequently drive the 300 mile trip on I5 between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Services and towns that would have a replacement tire are far between on this route. The run flats are only rated for 50 miles. So, for peace of mind, I purchased a used OEM wheel for $250 and a full size tire for $125.
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GLA250 4Matic, 911 Carrera S, R1250 GS Adv.
I frequently drive the 300 mile trip on I5 between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Services and towns that would have a replacement tire are far between on this route. The run flats are only rated for 50 miles. So, for peace of mind, I purchased a used OEM wheel for $250 and a full size tire for $125.
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2018 C-class sedan
I purchased a jack kit from https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/tuni...it-genuine.htm on a trip to Germany. You can get the same on eBay or from Mercedes. The most important part is the jack. It has a special shaped top to fit into the jack slots on the car frame. As an alternative, purchase a "jack lifting puck" that you can use with any jack or have a tow truck driver use it when fixing your wheel. It would depend on time of day, weather, and location if I attempt to change the wheel or call someone. Note that the full size spare fills up the trunk. I only use it for very long out of town trips. The run flats are just fine around town.
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2019 C300
I frequently drive the 300 mile trip on I5 between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Services and towns that would have a replacement tire are far between on this route. The run flats are only rated for 50 miles. So, for peace of mind, I purchased a used OEM wheel for $250 and a full size tire for $125.
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I configured my C300 for use as a Freeway/Interstate cruiser. I wanted a very soft ride. Therefore, I selected the base suspension with 17 inch wheels all around. Seventeen inch wheels use tires with larger sidewalls making them a bit more flexible than 18 or 19 inch wheels. Note that the outside diameter of all wheel + tire combinations are the same. A 19 inch wheel uses a tire with a smaller sidewall such that the outer tire diameter is the same as using an 17 inch wheel. Make sure the wheel you select clears the brake caliper and has the correct offset.
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From: USA
W205 C300, W212 E350, Q50
As tires get only a slow leak most of times, you can inflate the tire with 12V air compressor and drive to a safe place or even to home. I've gotten flat tires about 7 times over 20 years but I haven't needed the spare tires nor called road side assistance. I always bring a 12V air compressor, bubble spray, tire plug kit, and hydraulic bottle jack. Maybe I could be stuck with a big sidewall damage in the middle of nowhere without cell phone signal.
