CLK 430 Tire Wear
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CLK 430 Tire Wear
Hope someone can help.. I have a 2000 CLK 430 with 22k on it. I have the stock 17" AMG rims and had to replace all 4 tires at 11k due to improper tire pressure. I chalked that up to my error. I replaced the Michelin tires with Bridgestone Potenza RE730's and was told they were a harder compound of rubber. At 22k, my rear tires are down to the tread bars, however, my front tires look great. I'm being told by my dealership that I should get it on MB's laser alignment machine but I'm not sure that this is an alignment problem. Anyone else getting poor mileage on rear CLK 430 tires?
I've also been told that this is normal for v-rated low profile tires but I have a buddy who has an E55 with 18" rims and he has 20k on his car and his tires look great.
I've also been told that this is normal for v-rated low profile tires but I have a buddy who has an E55 with 18" rims and he has 20k on his car and his tires look great.
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Re: CLK 430 Tire Wear
Originally posted by DeanCLK
Hope someone can help.. I have a 2000 CLK 430 with 22k on it. I have the stock 17" AMG rims and had to replace all 4 tires at 11k due to improper tire pressure. I chalked that up to my error. I replaced the Michelin tires with Bridgestone Potenza RE730's and was told they were a harder compound of rubber. At 22k, my rear tires are down to the tread bars, however, my front tires look great. I'm being told by my dealership that I should get it on MB's laser alignment machine but I'm not sure that this is an alignment problem. Anyone else getting poor mileage on rear CLK 430 tires?
I've also been told that this is normal for v-rated low profile tires but I have a buddy who has an E55 with 18" rims and he has 20k on his car and his tires look great.
Hope someone can help.. I have a 2000 CLK 430 with 22k on it. I have the stock 17" AMG rims and had to replace all 4 tires at 11k due to improper tire pressure. I chalked that up to my error. I replaced the Michelin tires with Bridgestone Potenza RE730's and was told they were a harder compound of rubber. At 22k, my rear tires are down to the tread bars, however, my front tires look great. I'm being told by my dealership that I should get it on MB's laser alignment machine but I'm not sure that this is an alignment problem. Anyone else getting poor mileage on rear CLK 430 tires?
I've also been told that this is normal for v-rated low profile tires but I have a buddy who has an E55 with 18" rims and he has 20k on his car and his tires look great.
Improper tire wear on ur OE tires were not your fault, it was specified by MB to set it at 32f/33r... this combination does in fact give the effect of an underinflated tire.... Thats why when I ran my 17s, I had it at about 38/39 psi.
the RE730s are definitely harder compound tires and have a higher treadwear, but how long it lasts really depends on your driving habits and the roads you drive on... Some CLK owners go through tires after 12,000 miles, other take it for over 25,000 easy....
The rear tires will need to be replaced before the fronts will (typically) because you have a rear wheel drive car... since you can't rotate the tires like on most other cars, there really isn't anything you can do about it... outside of installing the same size tires on all 4 corners...
As long as the wear on the rear tires look 'normal' (not all on the inside or outside edge), you shouldn't need any alignment done...
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Re: CLK 430 Tire Wear
Originally posted by DeanCLK
At 22k, my rear tires are down to the tread bars, however, my front tires look great.
At 22k, my rear tires are down to the tread bars, however, my front tires look great.
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Dean,
What are your driving habits like?
My original Pilot Sports on the CLK55 have at least another 10K in them....(I'm at 9,900 miles now) and I don't baby that car.
I'm running 36 psi rear, 38 front.
What are your driving habits like?
My original Pilot Sports on the CLK55 have at least another 10K in them....(I'm at 9,900 miles now) and I don't baby that car.
I'm running 36 psi rear, 38 front.
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My 2001 CLK 430 is on its third set of tires now with just over 30k miles.
Had the OE Michelin for 19k , then Pirelli P Zero Rosso for only 10k, now back to Michelin again.
Had the OE Michelin for 19k , then Pirelli P Zero Rosso for only 10k, now back to Michelin again.
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Thanks all. RE730's are now discontinued and will probably go with the RE750's. Anyone have any experience. Also, it is universal wear on both back tires and I run my card pretty hard (though it's not my daily driver). Lastly, I'm surprised by the tire pressures that everyone is recommending. I run 32 hot and 34 when it's cold up front. 37 cold and 38 in the rears. I invested in a pancacke style air compressor and a $80 bleeder analog air pressure gauge after my first set of tires died at 11k. I'll replace the backs and it sounds like i don't need to spend the $$ for the MB Alignment.
thx again.
thx again.
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2002 55...
easy driver most of the time.
had to change rears at 15k, and fronts will be ready at 20k.
was able to get 30k out of 2000 430 treads.
service advisor said the 55's massive torque at rear primarly is responsible for such early wear.
given that i'm in S FL (far too much) these days, i think i should keep the pressures at or very near factory settings. the roads are very hot.
if you have other helpful thoughts, then please set me straight.
david
easy driver most of the time.
had to change rears at 15k, and fronts will be ready at 20k.
was able to get 30k out of 2000 430 treads.
service advisor said the 55's massive torque at rear primarly is responsible for such early wear.
given that i'm in S FL (far too much) these days, i think i should keep the pressures at or very near factory settings. the roads are very hot.
if you have other helpful thoughts, then please set me straight.
david
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i've had the tire problem since getting my 99 clk. after trying bridgestone S03s, pirelli p7000 supersports, yokohama avs, its all the same. what has helped was having the tires dismounted and remounted side to side. ive done this on my current set and have been watching them like a hawk and at 5k miles, they are still in pretty good condition.
