New Tire Installed...help!
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Virginia, USA
2009 C63 AMG
New Tire Installed...help!
Hey all,
About a month ago, I decided to go with Continental DWS tires. I got them ordered from Tire Rack and installed them. Fast forward a month, my passenger side front tire keeps losing air. I would fill it up to 40psi and leave it in the garage. 24 hours later, it would be at 12psi. I took it to a tire shop and they lifted the car and sprayed the tire to look for bubbles. They did not see any air leaks or see any nails or anything in the tire.
I'm at a lost. The tire keeps losing air and they can't seem to find any issues with it. I love the tires and ride. If there was an issue with the install, I don't understand why it would be ifne for a month and then start leaking.
Any ideas? Since the shop didn't take the tires off, I'm having someone else take the tires off tomorrow to take a look, but I was wondering if anyone might have experienced the same thing.
Thanks.
About a month ago, I decided to go with Continental DWS tires. I got them ordered from Tire Rack and installed them. Fast forward a month, my passenger side front tire keeps losing air. I would fill it up to 40psi and leave it in the garage. 24 hours later, it would be at 12psi. I took it to a tire shop and they lifted the car and sprayed the tire to look for bubbles. They did not see any air leaks or see any nails or anything in the tire.
I'm at a lost. The tire keeps losing air and they can't seem to find any issues with it. I love the tires and ride. If there was an issue with the install, I don't understand why it would be ifne for a month and then start leaking.
Any ideas? Since the shop didn't take the tires off, I'm having someone else take the tires off tomorrow to take a look, but I was wondering if anyone might have experienced the same thing.
Thanks.
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: IL
04 G500, 09 C63
Kinda had this happen once. For me my valve stem/tpms got loose. There's a little nut around the valve stem that I ended up having to tighten down. Turns out I just barely touched a curb and knocked it outta whack.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
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
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Virginia, USA
2009 C63 AMG
All,
I took the tires off today and it turns out there's a fracture on the back side of the rim.
I'm so pissed.
Anyone know where to get cheap rims? I only need 1.
Thanks.
I took the tires off today and it turns out there's a fracture on the back side of the rim.
I'm so pissed.
Anyone know where to get cheap rims? I only need 1.
Thanks.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,955
Likes: 7
2017 Mini Cooper S Clubman ALL4 - British Racing Green
If you do not plan on tracking, and depending on where the crack is, it can safely be fixed. You are in VA, guessing around the DC Metro area. I will have to remember where I took mine to. I had a crack as well, cost me around $100. the crack was on the inside lip, they cut the area out, and welded new metal in place (you cannot just weld a crack). The shop was located near Annapolis, although I am sure there is probably a location closer to you (was not a chain, but there are a number of similar shops around)
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Virginia, USA
2009 C63 AMG
If you do not plan on tracking, and depending on where the crack is, it can safely be fixed. You are in VA, guessing around the DC Metro area. I will have to remember where I took mine to. I had a crack as well, cost me around $100. the crack was on the inside lip, they cut the area out, and welded new metal in place (you cannot just weld a crack). The shop was located near Annapolis, although I am sure there is probably a location closer to you (was not a chain, but there are a number of similar shops around)
Thanks.
I did hear there's a way to fix it without replacing it. I'm actually in central VA. DC's a lil far for me (2hours). I'll see if I can find someone around here.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Virginia, USA
2009 C63 AMG
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Virginia, USA
2009 C63 AMG
It's a crap shop. But it was the only Conti dealer in town.
I initially thought the tire would have to be replaced under warranty, not thinking it was the rim.
I called the local Benz dealer (which is also crap) and they want the numbers off the rims. Guh.
I initially thought the tire would have to be replaced under warranty, not thinking it was the rim.
I called the local Benz dealer (which is also crap) and they want the numbers off the rims. Guh.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Virginia, USA
2009 C63 AMG
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,630
Likes: 7
From: Denver, CO
'09 SL Black, '12 ML63, '13 SL63, '14 E63 Wagon, '14 458 Italia
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Virginia, USA
2009 C63 AMG
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Virginia, USA
2009 C63 AMG
I initially called a dealer 1 hour away since that's where I purchased the vehicle. They were the ones that quoted me $1K after I gave them my VIN.
I cut out of work early and went to the local dealer who took the wheel off and looked up the number and quoted me $544 for a replacement rim.
All in all, I figured less than $600 for a new rim with install and tax isn't too bad vs. fixing the old rims by someone I have no info on.
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 919
Likes: 116
2009 c63
