Am I doing something wrong?
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
c63, r320 bluetec
Am I doing something wrong?
So I just passed 6000 miles on my '09 C63 and my OEM tires still have plenty of tread depth to them. Granted I had snow tires on for the first 2K miles or so, but it seems many people are replacing the rears before 5000. At this pace the Pirellis should make it well into next year's summer season. I should get >10K out of them if not more.
Does this mean I drive like a wus?
Does this mean I drive like a wus?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,082
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, Canada
R8
So I just passed 6000 miles on my '09 C63 and my OEM tires still have plenty of tread depth to them. Granted I had snow tires on for the first 2K miles or so, but it seems many people are replacing the rears before 5000. At this pace the Pirellis should make it well into next year's summer season. I should get >10K out of them if not more.
Does this mean I drive like a wus?
Does this mean I drive like a wus?
It is not normal to have rear tires that are completely worn out after 5,000 miles of driving. I got just over 6,500 miles from my first set of P Zero rear tires, and that's without doing a single burnout of any kind, only "hard" driving when the occasion called for it or the opportunity came about. With moderation, I believe it would have been possible to get about 8,000 miles out of the OEM rear tires.
Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: OH
2004 TL; 2004 S2000; 2009 C63; 2009 ML350
I did not do any burnouts or doughnuts and only got 4k miles out of my OEM rears. I was surprised as I really did not do a lot of streetlight racing, mostly highway miles as a dd.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,153
Likes: 129
From: DMV
AMG GTBS, AMG GTR Pro, AMG GT, C63 AMG, Porsche Panamera 4S, RX-7 FC Turbo II
So I just passed 6000 miles on my '09 C63 and my OEM tires still have plenty of tread depth to them. Granted I had snow tires on for the first 2K miles or so, but it seems many people are replacing the rears before 5000. At this pace the Pirellis should make it well into next year's summer season. I should get >10K out of them if not more.
Does this mean I drive like a wus?
Does this mean I drive like a wus?
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
09' C63 AMG
hahahaha do the math bro.... and yes you do...
When I burned my first rear set of tires at 4k miles, I asked my service advisor if this was extremely unusual, and he said that he has never seen a rear pair of tires on any 6.3 AMG car last more than 7200k... No joke, I was shocked to hear that. You are pretty close to 7k so if your tires aren’t almost done I would assume that you need to step up your game a lil bit, what is the point of buying this car if you’re not gonna really drive it...
When I burned my first rear set of tires at 4k miles, I asked my service advisor if this was extremely unusual, and he said that he has never seen a rear pair of tires on any 6.3 AMG car last more than 7200k... No joke, I was shocked to hear that. You are pretty close to 7k so if your tires aren’t almost done I would assume that you need to step up your game a lil bit, what is the point of buying this car if you’re not gonna really drive it...
Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
2020 GLE450
You should also consider the road surface on which you drive. Some surfaces are a lot more punishing on tires and will cause them to wear faster. Roads in Florida along with the high temperatures are nothing short of abusive on tires. But if you're getting that much mileage out of your OEM's, chances are you are driving the car as if it had only four cylinders. She's much happier if you let her rip at least once a day. 
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
New Mercedes-AMG SUVs Arrive With NEW V8 Engine: 12 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production
Verdad Gallardo
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look
Verdad Gallardo
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 395
Likes: 0
From: DFW
E350 Sport & Rs6
I have lots of seat time on my neighbors C63 since day 1...
I think we used the P's up at 3600, 2 sets of rear R888's at 6k miles???
Did I win?
No, your not a Wus, when you are ready for new tires, check into Toyo!
-Adam
I think we used the P's up at 3600, 2 sets of rear R888's at 6k miles???
Did I win?
No, your not a Wus, when you are ready for new tires, check into Toyo!
-Adam
Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 229
Likes: 0
C63
So I just passed 6000 miles on my '09 C63 and my OEM tires still have plenty of tread depth to them. Granted I had snow tires on for the first 2K miles or so, but it seems many people are replacing the rears before 5000. At this pace the Pirellis should make it well into next year's summer season. I should get >10K out of them if not more.
Does this mean I drive like a wus?
Does this mean I drive like a wus?
To answer your question, yes
Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 154
Likes: 1
From: San Diego Area
C63, SLK, F150
Ok do the Math, I have GY Eagle F1 A/S now and got 11,000 on them. WOW I am amazed. I have 35,000 miles on the car now, I have gone through 6 sets prior to the GoodYears. I am loving it. needless to say the street where I live is a bit more darker now from rubber. hehe I had one of the first cars imported here and when I was shocked to see the tires gone in 2,000 miles, I took it to the dealer. Since they never seen or experianced a C63 before they replaced them for free and said maybe the tires had manufactor defect (Got to love San Diego MB dear) har har har, but really put you foot on the gas some, feel the power, do not have to spin the tires just do quick takeoffs and you will see the wallet tounge hanging out soon.
Be safe have fun punch it
Be safe have fun punch it
