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MBUSA non-approved tires
Curious, does anyone know what exactly is lost from MBUSA & dealership if you replace the original MB approved tires with better rated tires that are not MBUSA approved?
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
Curious, does anyone know what exactly is lost from MBUSA & dealership if you replace the original MB approved tires with better rated tires that are not MBUSA approved?
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I didn't know that M-B approved particular tires - does that imply that they disapprove tires they don't approve? How does M-B express their approval? it can't just be by their choice of OEM tires. My car has Conti tires on it because, I presume, M-B got a good price on them (it can't be the ride or road noise qualities, which are both deficient) but I wouldn't take M-B's decision to install Contis as disapproval of Michelin, Pirelli or Goodyear (etc.) alternatives.
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I didn't know that M-B approved particular tires - does that imply that they disapprove tires they don't approve? How does M-B express their approval? it can't just be by their choice of OEM tires. My car has Conti tires on it because, I presume, M-B got a good price on them (it can't be the ride or road noise qualities, which are both deficient) but I wouldn't take M-B's decision to install Contis as disapproval of Michelin, Pirelli or Goodyear (etc.) alternatives.
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Originally Posted by SAguirre
I don't get your question? What loss are you talking about, warranty? Steve
What exactly is, or can be, forfeited by mounting non approved tires?
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
The tires that originally came with your ride are approved in that they were tested by MBUSA for best performance as compared to your particular vehicle‘s needs. At least this is what I’m told. Apparently there are approved tires because there is TSB P-40_10-43 JAN04 Tires – Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires are not approved.
What exactly is, or can be, forfeited by mounting non approved tires?
What exactly is, or can be, forfeited by mounting non approved tires?
I'm not sure what would happen if you go to a larger wheel/tire size. Doing so could theoretically cause some dealership/warranty problems. Since a number of people here have gone to larger wheels, perhaps they could report on any problems they may have encountered after the change.
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Originally Posted by DaveFr
Are you considering going with the same size tire/wheel or are you going to a larger size?
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
What exactly is, or can be, forfeited by mounting non approved tires?
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MB picks tires on cost first, performance second. Ok, maybe equally.
The Goodyear is comparable to what the car would have in Europe. In Europe I've seen a lot of new E-classes with Michelin Primacy's and Conti Sport Contact 2s in the 225/55-16 size.
The Goodyear is comparable to what the car would have in Europe. In Europe I've seen a lot of new E-classes with Michelin Primacy's and Conti Sport Contact 2s in the 225/55-16 size.
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The Conties that came with my MB in 2004 are the exact tire that I had on my 1988 190E 2.3-16 in Germany in 1998. Back then, the Conti's were rated to be the best by the German version of the AAA (the ADAC). I took this rating with a huge grain of salt since the ADAC rated the tires as best on one page and then had an add for Continental tires on the next page.
But anyway, as far as tires were 6 years ago, they were great! But a lot has changed in the last 6 years! These stock OEM Contis have not. So I would find it hard to believe that Michelin tires on a MB would cause a problem. I personally think that they are much better tires than the Conties (I don't think anyone will argue this).
This is when having a good relationship with your service writer and mechanic is great. They can overlook a bunch of little things like this if it was necessary. I just went to the dealer today and I left a few gift certificates for dinner for my service writer and the two mechanics who work on my car (yes, only two mechanics are allowed to touch my car). It was only $40.00 for each, but is goes a long way as a gesture.
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But anyway, as far as tires were 6 years ago, they were great! But a lot has changed in the last 6 years! These stock OEM Contis have not. So I would find it hard to believe that Michelin tires on a MB would cause a problem. I personally think that they are much better tires than the Conties (I don't think anyone will argue this).
This is when having a good relationship with your service writer and mechanic is great. They can overlook a bunch of little things like this if it was necessary. I just went to the dealer today and I left a few gift certificates for dinner for my service writer and the two mechanics who work on my car (yes, only two mechanics are allowed to touch my car). It was only $40.00 for each, but is goes a long way as a gesture.
You know what I am saying?
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Originally Posted by SAguirre
This is when having a good relationship with your service writer and mechanic is great. They can overlook a bunch of little things like this if it was necessary. I just went to the dealer today and I left a few gift certificates for dinner for my service writer and the two mechanics who work on my car (yes, only two mechanics are allowed to touch my car). It was only $40.00 for each, but is goes a long way as a gesture. You know what I am saying? Steve
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load rating is very important since it is your safety.
If car came with XL tires then the same should be used.
I know that there are a lot of better tires than OEM ones but many don't have correct load rating.
BTW Daimler Chrysler AG approves tires.
MBUSa is just marketing company.
If car came with XL tires then the same should be used.
I know that there are a lot of better tires than OEM ones but many don't have correct load rating.
BTW Daimler Chrysler AG approves tires.
MBUSa is just marketing company.
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