2016 E250 AWD Tire Problem
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From: Frederick
2000 ML320, 2005 E320 CDI
2016 E250 AWD Tire Problem
I have a 2016 E250 AWD. The other day I was driving while raining and the rear was sliding around a bit. I pulled off the road and checked, the rear passenger tire was almost completely bald (evenly) and the rear driver was about 1-2/32 away (evenly). Honestly, I haven't been around much the past few months and my wife has been driving it - she doesn't check the treadwear. She is a bit heavy on the gas too.
I am curious how the AWD works in these cars and what could possibly cause it. My 6.7 F250 did the same thing, but that's because the passenger rear is the main drive wheel until posi kicks in - so replacing the rear passenger is a known issue on diesel trucks. But, this car is AWD, and frankly gutless, so I am curious if it's as simple as rotating tires or there is something more I should look for like a bad balljoint or shock.
Anyone else had this issue? Anyone have a suggestion outside of rotation - I am aware I should have rotated, but frankly it's under warranty and was under the impression it was being done by the dealer. Clearly I was wrong and will keep an eye on it in the future.
I am curious how the AWD works in these cars and what could possibly cause it. My 6.7 F250 did the same thing, but that's because the passenger rear is the main drive wheel until posi kicks in - so replacing the rear passenger is a known issue on diesel trucks. But, this car is AWD, and frankly gutless, so I am curious if it's as simple as rotating tires or there is something more I should look for like a bad balljoint or shock.
Anyone else had this issue? Anyone have a suggestion outside of rotation - I am aware I should have rotated, but frankly it's under warranty and was under the impression it was being done by the dealer. Clearly I was wrong and will keep an eye on it in the future.
