Ridiculous Tire Wear (7000 miles)
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Ridiculous Tire Wear (7000 miles)
Currently, I'm running the factory-installed Dunlop Sport MAXX tires, and after a little over 7000 miles, the front tires have dangerously low tread. The rear tires surprisingly have significant more tread than the front, given the rear-wheeled nature of the car. I always try to brake lightly as to not waste the brake pads, so I'm guessing the extra wear might from cornering harder than in normal driving. I am also running the recommended 38 front/33 rear tire pressure.
Regardless, I am definitely in need of new tires. I will be getting the Michelin PSS this time around, but I have a couple questions. I bought this car with the Wheel and Tire Insurance, mostly in case my car decides it wants to say hi to a curb, but I don't believe it covers normal wear of the tires. Does anyone have any experience getting new tires under this coverage?
Also, (car noob here, don't hurt me) is it 100% necessary to get all four tires changed at the same time? I know I had been cheap in the past and changed tires as needed on my previous car, but I want to make sure that it's not going to affect alignment, drivability, wear on suspension, etc.
Any insight will be helpful. Thanks, guys!
Regardless, I am definitely in need of new tires. I will be getting the Michelin PSS this time around, but I have a couple questions. I bought this car with the Wheel and Tire Insurance, mostly in case my car decides it wants to say hi to a curb, but I don't believe it covers normal wear of the tires. Does anyone have any experience getting new tires under this coverage?
Also, (car noob here, don't hurt me) is it 100% necessary to get all four tires changed at the same time? I know I had been cheap in the past and changed tires as needed on my previous car, but I want to make sure that it's not going to affect alignment, drivability, wear on suspension, etc.
Any insight will be helpful. Thanks, guys!
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same tyre issue
I have the same tyres and at 7300 miles the fronts are nearly on the markers, so definitely need replacing, seems ridiculously low mileage to have to change. I would prefer Michelin to the Dunlop that are on the car. However, the rears are in excellent condition so I see no need to replace all 4, so my only option is to replace the front with Dunlop.
I am interested to get advice as to just changing the front tyres or should they all be replaced?
I am interested to get advice as to just changing the front tyres or should they all be replaced?
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I have the same tyres and at 7300 miles the fronts are nearly on the markers, so definitely need replacing, seems ridiculously low mileage to have to change. I would prefer Michelin to the Dunlop that are on the car. However, the rears are in excellent condition so I see no need to replace all 4, so my only option is to replace the front with Dunlop.
I am interested to get advice as to just changing the front tyres or should they all be replaced?
I am interested to get advice as to just changing the front tyres or should they all be replaced?
The best tires should go to the rear so some shops won't just put new on the front but with these different sizes it will depend just how bad the rears are.
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I'm on 9000kms and fronts definitely have wore out, due for first service in a month. See what the MB guys have to say.
I also have the Dunlops which are pretty average IMO.
I also have the Dunlops which are pretty average IMO.
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Dunlop tires are average at best.
The alignment settings are very aggressive on the 63 to get that AMG feel and good handling, the cost is fast wear on the tires even when driving normally.
I dislike MB going to goodyear tires on the new cars but it must have made sense to them. If you care, switch to a good bridgestone or michelin tire and enjoy. If tire wear is a deal breaker then an AMG isn't a great choice to begin with.
The alignment settings are very aggressive on the 63 to get that AMG feel and good handling, the cost is fast wear on the tires even when driving normally.
I dislike MB going to goodyear tires on the new cars but it must have made sense to them. If you care, switch to a good bridgestone or michelin tire and enjoy. If tire wear is a deal breaker then an AMG isn't a great choice to begin with.
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I'm not too concerned about tire wear, I just want to know if it's covered under the insurance Merc provides and whether I should get all 4 replaced at the same time.
So far, it seems like most are suggesting all 4 don't need to get replaced together, so I might just get the front replaced sooner rather than later. There is still tread left on them, just not much.
So far, it seems like most are suggesting all 4 don't need to get replaced together, so I might just get the front replaced sooner rather than later. There is still tread left on them, just not much.
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I'm not too concerned about tire wear, I just want to know if it's covered under the insurance Merc provides and whether I should get all 4 replaced at the same time.
So far, it seems like most are suggesting all 4 don't need to get replaced together, so I might just get the front replaced sooner rather than later. There is still tread left on them, just not much.
So far, it seems like most are suggesting all 4 don't need to get replaced together, so I might just get the front replaced sooner rather than later. There is still tread left on them, just not much.
If there is not much left don't try to use them as you can get in a over steer situation especially in the rain where the rears hydroplane and you loose it.
If a small diff after new fronts like 2 mm go for it but if they are not VERY good don't do it.
Many good shops won't do it anyway.
If you burn off the rears and have some left on fronts you can get new rears with out too much problem.
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You can definitely just replace the 2 that are bad and wait until the rears get more worn down. It may affect track handling but on the street you'll likely not notice anything.
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On the dry and not pushing your right, but get some rain and go into a curve I little hot and get off gas and maybe brake some and it is easy to swap ends as the rears hydro plane.
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I'm not too concerned about tire wear, I just want to know if it's covered under the insurance Merc provides and whether I should get all 4 replaced at the same time.
So far, it seems like most are suggesting all 4 don't need to get replaced together, so I might just get the front replaced sooner rather than later. There is still tread left on them, just not much.
So far, it seems like most are suggesting all 4 don't need to get replaced together, so I might just get the front replaced sooner rather than later. There is still tread left on them, just not much.
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Lol. Not to be harsh but your thinking confounds me. So, you carry higher than normal speeds in corners not for pleasure, but simply to save your brakes? You do realize that the faster you go the more you wear out brakes and tires...
You have a 80k car and your seriously contemplating running mpss in front and the more than half worn dunlops in the rear-To save a few thousand miles on your rears? Do you realize how dangerous that will be in the rain and especially on curves when it rains and how much more dangerous it's going to be since you don't brake and drive faster on corners...
You have a 80k car and your seriously contemplating running mpss in front and the more than half worn dunlops in the rear-To save a few thousand miles on your rears? Do you realize how dangerous that will be in the rain and especially on curves when it rains and how much more dangerous it's going to be since you don't brake and drive faster on corners...
Currently, I'm running the factory-installed Dunlop Sport MAXX tires, and after a little over 7000 miles, the front tires have dangerously low tread. The rear tires surprisingly have significant more tread than the front, given the rear-wheeled nature of the car. I always try to brake lightly as to not waste the brake pads, so I'm guessing the extra wear might from cornering harder than in normal driving. I am also running the recommended 38 front/33 rear tire pressure.
Regardless, I am definitely in need of new tires. I will be getting the Michelin PSS this time around, but I have a couple questions. I bought this car with the Wheel and Tire Insurance, mostly in case my car decides it wants to say hi to a curb, but I don't believe it covers normal wear of the tires. Does anyone have any experience getting new tires under this coverage?
Also, (car noob here, don't hurt me) is it 100% necessary to get all four tires changed at the same time? I know I had been cheap in the past and changed tires as needed on my previous car, but I want to make sure that it's not going to affect alignment, drivability, wear on suspension, etc.
Any insight will be helpful. Thanks, guys!
Regardless, I am definitely in need of new tires. I will be getting the Michelin PSS this time around, but I have a couple questions. I bought this car with the Wheel and Tire Insurance, mostly in case my car decides it wants to say hi to a curb, but I don't believe it covers normal wear of the tires. Does anyone have any experience getting new tires under this coverage?
Also, (car noob here, don't hurt me) is it 100% necessary to get all four tires changed at the same time? I know I had been cheap in the past and changed tires as needed on my previous car, but I want to make sure that it's not going to affect alignment, drivability, wear on suspension, etc.
Any insight will be helpful. Thanks, guys!
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Lol. Not to be harsh but your thinking confounds me. So, you carry higher than normal speeds in corners not for pleasure, but simply to save your brakes? You do realize that the faster you go the more you wear out brakes and tires...
You have a 80k car and your seriously contemplating running mpss in front and the more than half worn dunlops in the rear-To save a few thousand miles on your rears? Do you realize how dangerous that will be in the rain and especially on curves when it rains and how much more dangerous it's going to be since you don't brake and drive faster on corners...
You have a 80k car and your seriously contemplating running mpss in front and the more than half worn dunlops in the rear-To save a few thousand miles on your rears? Do you realize how dangerous that will be in the rain and especially on curves when it rains and how much more dangerous it's going to be since you don't brake and drive faster on corners...
The car loves to engine brake in anything Sport mode and up, so I have discovered that I can slow the car down enough by letting off the gas earlier on rather than having to slam on the brakes closer to a stop, therefore I tend to not brake more than 20-25% according to the vehicle information screen. This means that I am wearing the brakes significantly less than just slamming on them whenever, hence why I occasionally turn at a "higher" speed.
Also, I live in Texas, and when it actually decides to rain here, it is so hot/sunny that the roads will be dry within hours. It's not uncommon to have a crazy storm with thunder/lightning in the morning, and the roads are already dry in the afternoon. I am not concerned about driving in the rain, and I am not stupid enough to accelerate into a puddle, nor am I stupid enough to drive fast or corner hard in the rain. I doubt having half tread wear on my rear tires will really affect me in the off chance that we get rain once a month.
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Just a little background. I commute on average 20 miles a day for work. During an entire week, I drive no more than 120 miles. The speeds at which I corner are no more than 25 mph, and that's only if I wasn't braking hard enough. I try not to turn at higher than 20 mph because that would be dangerous in some instances.
The car loves to engine brake in anything Sport mode and up, so I have discovered that I can slow the car down enough by letting off the gas earlier on rather than having to slam on the brakes closer to a stop, therefore I tend to not brake more than 20-25% according to the vehicle information screen. This means that I am wearing the brakes significantly less than just slamming on them whenever, hence why I occasionally turn at a "higher" speed.
Also, I live in Texas, and when it actually decides to rain here, it is so hot/sunny that the roads will be dry within hours. It's not uncommon to have a crazy storm with thunder/lightning in the morning, and the roads are already dry in the afternoon. I am not concerned about driving in the rain, and I am not stupid enough to accelerate into a puddle, nor am I stupid enough to drive fast or corner hard in the rain. I doubt having half tread wear on my rear tires will really affect me in the off chance that we get rain once a month.
The car loves to engine brake in anything Sport mode and up, so I have discovered that I can slow the car down enough by letting off the gas earlier on rather than having to slam on the brakes closer to a stop, therefore I tend to not brake more than 20-25% according to the vehicle information screen. This means that I am wearing the brakes significantly less than just slamming on them whenever, hence why I occasionally turn at a "higher" speed.
Also, I live in Texas, and when it actually decides to rain here, it is so hot/sunny that the roads will be dry within hours. It's not uncommon to have a crazy storm with thunder/lightning in the morning, and the roads are already dry in the afternoon. I am not concerned about driving in the rain, and I am not stupid enough to accelerate into a puddle, nor am I stupid enough to drive fast or corner hard in the rain. I doubt having half tread wear on my rear tires will really affect me in the off chance that we get rain once a month.
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