2014 E350 traction problems in the rain
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2014 E350, 2016 GLE350
2014 E350 traction problems in the rain
Guys, lately I’m getting a very serious ‘squirrelly’ problem from the rear when driving my e350
in the rain. The car has about 80k on it and the problem is relatively recent. The tires
have about 25,000 miles on them and have life left. They are Continentals... I don’t
remember the model of the tire. I did not have this problem with the original tires even
when they got to the point of replacement. Any thoughts? Thanks all.
in the rain. The car has about 80k on it and the problem is relatively recent. The tires
have about 25,000 miles on them and have life left. They are Continentals... I don’t
remember the model of the tire. I did not have this problem with the original tires even
when they got to the point of replacement. Any thoughts? Thanks all.
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From: Florida / Georgia
2014 E350, 2016 GLE350
You know... I thought about that. I’m going to have to look at the manual today. It seems to me that there was a switch where I could turn it off and/or on. But I can’t remember where that is or how to do it. Perhaps it’s off and that’s causing the issue? Thanks.
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
I doubt if it's off. I think you have to actively shut it off, I think it's on by default. It's probably some other suspension component that's worn out. Check out your shocks, springs, bushings, alignment etc.
I replaced my shocks at around 100k, they were already gone as I had a bad wear pattern in the tires. Just did the springs not too long ago.
I replaced my shocks at around 100k, they were already gone as I had a bad wear pattern in the tires. Just did the springs not too long ago.
