Tire Mileage - MBWorld.org Forums

Aug 30, 2015 | 06:42 PM

jw1977

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Tire Mileage

How many miles are people getting out of stock Pirelli 20's? Mine are getting close to $20k but only have a few miles left on them. I've only rotated mine once which could be some of the problem. Do tires wear more not the front or rear of this car?

Aug 30, 2015 | 08:29 PM

Nihsel10

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Well, it depends on how drive your vehicle. Most of the time its between 20k-30k miles due to the double wishbone suspension or multilink suspension which give the negative camber and causes inner tire wear. If you see any slightest cording of the inner tires, they need to be replaced.

The Old 2012 GL corded at 36k miles while driving the speed limit on the highway, which was dangerous.

I would just keep an eye on the inner side of the tires. And it really doesn't matter what tire you put, they are susceptible to wear due to the suspension design.

Aug 31, 2015 | 01:03 PM

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Mine are at 18,500 miles with 50% front and 60% rear tread life remaining (I have a tread depth gauge).. Rotated at 9,500 miles and will rotate again soon with 20k service. Most of my miles are highway.

Feb 25, 2016 | 11:36 PM

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Is anothercar's suggestion of front wearing faster than rear over two rotation cycles typical? More wear in fronts?

Feb 26, 2016 | 10:22 AM

anothercar

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Originally Posted by mustbebenz

Is anothercar's suggestion of front wearing faster than rear over two rotation cycles typical? More wear in fronts?

That's what the spec sheet says after the 20k service and yes after 2 rotation cycles. That, of course, assumes that they did rotate the tires. Sometimes dealers 'forget' to rotate tires even though the service schedule recommends it. I asked and the service advisor said yes, they did rotate. I was not so diligent that I marked the tires before hand to check up on them. And I'd say more wear in fronts vs rears is typical.
I'm now at 27k miles and tread still looks good. Wear bars not showing. That said, I'll most likely replace the tires at 30k simply because I'm **** about having good tires on my cars and will trade the GL prior to end of warranty @ 50k.

Feb 27, 2016 | 12:36 AM

GL-

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Fronts wear faster. Most of the vehicles braking force is in the front. That equates to more friction on the front tires. Steering also takes its toll. That's why rotation is important to keep wear even and maximize the life of the tires.

Mar 12, 2016 | 08:24 PM

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My experience with both a 2010 X164 and a 2013 X166 has been that the right rear tire wears significantly quicker than the front tires. I do more highway miles so perhaps that's the reason I get better front tire mileage.

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