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I purchased a 2004 CL500 less than a year ago. Even though I don't know when the tires were put on, the date code indicates they were manufactured in 2020. And I seem to remember they were in good condition when I bought it.
Based on Carfax, the rear tires couldn't have more than 8k miles on them yet they are down to the wear bar now!
They are continental extremecontact dws06 plus 265/40 R18. Wear index 560.
they appear to wear fairly evenly, driver side outside wears a little less (see pictures).
What could have caused this? I don't drive aggressively at all. Car seems to ride fine.
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True they may need to be checked for alignment....or possibly other suspension components ..20 year old car, but also MB's are heavy, tire eating cars.
My rears last about 10k mi on the dot before they're near bald on the inner 6th of the tire. Had an alignment 3 years ago.... That's just how they are! Yours are way more evenly worn than mine, actually. Same tires. Last owner might have had some fun before selling, lol.
Thanks for all the suggestions and input, makes me feel better now lol. Given that they are worn quite evenly and the car rides well (smooth and tracks straight), I'd be surprised if it's an alignment issue.
Sounds like this may not be out of the norm.
My rears last about 10k mi on the dot before they're near bald on the inner 6th of the tire....
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