Bad suspension or bad tires?
12-02-2009, 09:21 PM
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Bad suspension or bad tires?
E500, 2004, Airmatic suspension, 245/40/18, 265/35/18- factory AMG rims
I’m just wondering if everything is right or not? As you can see on pictures below the tires are worn out (from inside) way too much uneven. I did alignment on the front, they told me that I am supposed to change the tires(rear) and after that they can check the alignment on the rear.? I know the tires should worn out inside more than outside because of the suspension, but is it ok so much, even for the airmatic suspension?
Will appreciate any help
I’m just wondering if everything is right or not? As you can see on pictures below the tires are worn out (from inside) way too much uneven. I did alignment on the front, they told me that I am supposed to change the tires(rear) and after that they can check the alignment on the rear.? I know the tires should worn out inside more than outside because of the suspension, but is it ok so much, even for the airmatic suspension?
Will appreciate any help
12-03-2009, 06:32 AM
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You didn't say what brand of tires. My $$ is on the tires with the cause being how the belt is flexing under the tread area.
My guess is the tires are not michelins and have made in Japan stamped in the side wall.
My guess is the tires are not michelins and have made in Japan stamped in the side wall.
12-04-2009, 07:35 AM
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I'm still on the tires as the issue. I am on set 4 on our E500 and finally have a set that runs quiet and handles well. Michelin pilot sport. Same as on the new S550 in the show room.
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12-04-2009, 01:50 PM
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Oops. That is good info, even though, I had intended to ask the OP. I think that running pressure too low can cause outer edge wear.
12-04-2009, 07:56 PM
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34PSI, as on placard, but the right one, as you can see is worn aout right on the edge because it was flat for a while(long
). usualy this is waht hapen when you drive a flat tire.
Do you guys ryn different presure that indicated on the placard? mine says 29 for the front and 34 -rear
). usualy this is waht hapen when you drive a flat tire. Do you guys ryn different presure that indicated on the placard? mine says 29 for the front and 34 -rear
12-05-2009, 06:52 AM
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34PSI, as on placard, but the right one, as you can see is worn aout right on the edge because it was flat for a while(long). usualy this is waht hapen when you drive a flat tire.
Do you guys ryn different presure that indicated on the placard? mine says 29 for the front and 34 -rear
). usualy this is waht hapen when you drive a flat tire. Do you guys ryn different presure that indicated on the placard? mine says 29 for the front and 34 -rear
12-05-2009, 08:02 AM
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This is funny because I went through the same process. The dealers and the tire stores wanted to run 32 all around and I insisted on the placard. As I was warned by this board I start experiencing some outer front tire wear so now I just let them do what they wanted the cars seems to drive better that way as well.
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E500, 2004, Airmatic suspension, 245/40/18, 265/35/18- factory AMG rims
I’m just wondering if everything is right or not? As you can see on pictures below the tires are worn out (from inside) way too much uneven. I did alignment on the front, they told me that I am supposed to change the tires(rear) and after that they can check the alignment on the rear.? I know the tires should worn out inside more than outside because of the suspension, but is it ok so much, even for the airmatic suspension?
Will appreciate any help
I’m just wondering if everything is right or not? As you can see on pictures below the tires are worn out (from inside) way too much uneven. I did alignment on the front, they told me that I am supposed to change the tires(rear) and after that they can check the alignment on the rear.? I know the tires should worn out inside more than outside because of the suspension, but is it ok so much, even for the airmatic suspension?
Will appreciate any help
