I Have 2022 GLC300, came with run flat tires, was told that this model has to have run flat, if I change to regular tire, will this void warranty.

 

moved to X253 forum...

 

Sure, the tire warranty will be void if you change tires.

 

That's not true it might void the tire warranty, depending on the provider. If it's an MB tire and rim coverage that's is underwritten by Safe Guard and you have purchased those tires from an MB authorized dealer then it should still stay in effect.

 

There is actually no warranty on OE tires! That's true of all manufacturers I believe.

Warranties only come on replacement tires, and then it depends on the manufacturer and the seller.

If you buy from a Mercedes shop and have them installed there, they come with a free 2-year road hazard warranty, Non-Prorated with labor included.
Sometimes they're the cheapest as well, mounted and balanced.

 

I got rid of the crappy Run Flats and replaced them with Michelin Defender II non-runflat tires. I'm an Attorney, so I'd love for M-B to try to void my warranty for changing to non-reunflats.

 

I think only the Forum is trying to void your warranty, not Mercedes....

 

I just bought a used 2022 GLC 300 4MATIC. It's a CPO with just over 13K miles. It has the Pirelli Scorpion Verde run flats, 255/45-20.

It has the spare tire option so run flats aren't necessary for me. The tires have a lot of tread life left on them. I plan on replacing them with a good M/S tire when they wear out.

What can I expect for tread life based on your experience with these tires? I feel that they ride fairly well compared to the GLB 250 I had previously with run flats, 43 PSI recommended on the GLB 19" tires.

I assume that I can expect a better ride with good M/S tires.

 

I only got about 13K on my 18" Pirelli's on my 2020 - I hated the run flats but ran them at 32 for best ride - I recently got the Continental Crosscontact LX25 Non run flat and love them - the ride is so smooth and quiet - night and day difference - I keep them around 34 which I think gives the best ride. Since I went to the regular tire I decided to add this option https://modernspare.com/product/2015...e-kit-options/ to have a spare for long drives. I got the full kit.(read all about the options on the site) It does not totally fit underneath the rear floor in my version of the 2020 - but I just lay it in the rear hatch area if I need it. Works for me and it is a great well made product and comes with everything you need if you get a flat. Hope this helps someone.

 

Thanks for the info. I have the factory spare option so I don't need the kit.
At 13K miles and still a lot of tread left so may last to 25K, but who knows.

 

Here are the T&C's (OCR'd so not perfect) for the Warranty, this was $3k. Substantially better coverage than I've seen otherwise, but with conditions...

Tire & Rim Protection:

Should You have purchaed Tire & Rim Protection, as indicated on the Declaration Page, We guarantee that if the Vehicle has a flat Tire due to a Road
Hazard*, and if repairable, We will reimburse You for the reasonable cost to repair the tire. All run-flat tires and any tires on a Battery Electric Vehicle are
excluded from tire repair coverage. All tire repairs cannot exceed more than one repair per tire. If the tire cannot be safely repaired, or if the tire has already
been repaired, then we will reimburse You for a factory approved Original Equipment Manufacturer (0EM) replacement tire.

*A Road Hazard is defined as a condition on a public roadway that should not exist, such as potholes, cracks, nails, and glass. In the case of Vehicles towing
travel trailers, maintained campground roads are also applicable. We will also cover the cost of a factory approved OEM replacement rim if a valid Road
Hazard* is hit on a public roadway. For the purposes of this Plan, a damaged rim is defined as an alloy rim that is cracked, out of round, or bent.

Additional Tire & Rim Protection Coverages:

(a) in the event that the covered Tire and/or Rim is damaged due to impact with a curb and that a claim is made by You against Your Vehicle insurance policy,
We agree to pay to You the curb damage limit liability indicated on the Declaration Page.

(b) We will reimburse You for the following expenses as they pertain to an authorized Tire and/or Rim claim: Taxes, valve stems, mounting and Tire balancing,
Towing /road service charges up to a maximum of $100 CDN. Food and lodging up to $50 CDN a day, for a maximum of 3 days, if You and Your Vehicle are
stranded at least 400 km from Your permanent residence. Rental car reimbursement up to $50/day ($100 maximum).
Tire & Rim Protection has an Aggregate Limit of $8,000

Tire & Rim with Cosmetic Protection:

Should You have purchased Tire & Rim with Cosmetic Protection, as indicated on the Declaration Page, We guarantee the above Tire & Rim Protection
coverages along with the following additional coverages:

(a) We warrant that if during the period of this warranty coverage Your alloy rim(s) become cosmetically damaged due to scrapes, scuffs or scratches caused
by a valid Road Hazard", as defined above; we will pay to cosmetically repair Your alloy rim(s) up to $200 per occurrence, subject to a maximum of 4 total
alloy rim repairs for the Plan sold.

(b) Cost of a Vehicle rental during the period of loss of use, up to a maximum of three (3) days, and for a maximum daily benefit of $50 CDN or shipping costs if
the covered rim must be shipped to perform covered repairs. Total payable is a combined amount of $150 for Vehicle rental and/or shipping costs if a valid
claim is approved.

Tire & Rim with Cosmetic Protection has an Aggregate Limit of $10,000

Limitations and Exclusions for Tire & Rim Protection and Tire & Rim with Cosmetic Protection:

(a) Damaged Tire or Rim where the depth of the Tire tread is less than 3/32" of a n inch from the Tire treadwear indicator;
(b) Tires damaged by dry rot;
(c) Surface or cosmetic damage due to fire or snow chain damage;
(d) Any Tire or Rim not made available for inspection if requested;
(e) Damage caused by off road use, street racing, Rim spinning or use on a construction site;
(f) Flat spotted Tires;
(g) Any damage that occurs outside the continental United States of America or Canada;
(h) Any Tires or Rims not recommended by the Vehicle manufacturer;
(i) Unless prior written permission given by MBFSCC, any specialty Rims or Tires that do not meet the Covered Vehicle's manufacturer's
specifications which are purchased by the consumer after the date of purchase of the Plan;
(j) Defective Tires or Rims;
(k) Damage caused by scratches, manufacturer's defect, vandalism, collision, Act of God (e.g., damage caused by flood, hail, wind, lightning,
earthquake, or consequences thereof);
(l) Intentionally driving on a damaged Tire and or Rim or exceeding the recommended driving limitations in the case ofa Run Flat Tire;
(m) Damage covered by Your Vehicle manufacturer warranty;
(n) Any costs associated with wheel alignment; tire rotation or repair/replacement of TPMS;
(o) or texture match is not guaranteed; Due to aging and variance in Rim colour and texture, it is not always possible to match colours or texture to the other alloy rims, so an exact colour
(p) Any damage to chrome Rim(s) or Rim(s) with chrome simulation;
(q) Any cosmetic damage to the Tire(s) on the covered Vehicle;
(r) Tire blowouts caused by improper inflated Tires, Rim alignment and/or balancing:

Paintless Dent Repair Protection:

Should You have purchased Paintless bent Repair Protection (PDR), as indicated on the Declaration Page, We guarantee that if during the term of this Plan,
the painted exterior metal panels of the Vehicle body has a minor dent, We will cover the cost to re pair the minor dent(s) subject to the terms herein; with
a maximum repair limit per incident of 4 PDR repairs per claim submission. Paintless Dent Repair is a method in which minor dents to the painted exterior
metal panels of the Vehicle body are repaired with specialized tools without affecting the factory finish of the Vehicle. An incident is defined as any visit to a
repair centre where the PDR process is applied to dent(s).

Limitations and Exclusions for Paintless Dent Repair Protection:

a) Large or deep dents that exceed four inches in diameter;
b) Any damage that cannot be repaired by the PDR process;
c) Dents whe re the paint has been damaged;
d) The scuffed paint areas on a dent;
e) Bumpers;
f Repairs to any dent that, if repaired, could damage the Vehicle's paint or finish;
Dents that a re inaccessible due to the following (but not limited to):
i) Aftermarket equipment such that the aftermarket equipment alters the original factory configuration of the Vehicle.
ii) Edges where the manufacturer's bra cing does not allow for the PDR process.
iii) Any weather-related damages.
iv) Any dent from a previous incident that was excluded from coverage as it did not qualify subject to the terms herein.

Windshield Protection:

Should You have purchased Windshield Protection, as indicated on the Declaration Page, We guarantee that if during the term of this Plan, the front
windshield is damaged, We will cover the repair cost of minor chips and cracks to the front windshield only. The damage will only be covered if it has
resulted from the impact of propelled rocks and other road hazards (such as: propelled metal, plastic, wood debris or any other propelled road hazard
debris). Coverage under this Plan is specifically limited to repairs that can be completed using the Windshield Repair process, which uses specialized tools
to fill chips and minor cracks. Windshield repair is also applicable for MBFSCC leased Vehicles as long as the MBFSCC Lease End Guidelines, provided on
MBFS' Website, are adhered to. Should the windshield not be repairable and require replacement We will reimburse You for Your deductible, after You
make a claim under Your Vehicle insurance policy. This deductible reimbursement shall be limited to a maximum of the deductible paid for the OEM
windshield replacement and shall not exceed a maximum of $1,000 per occurrence. Reimbursement shall require proof of payment of the deductible by
You. Should You not have Windshield Protection, under your primary Vehicle insurance policy, and the windshield is not repairable; We will reimburse You
for the OEM replacement cost of Your front windshield only, up to the Windshield Protection Aggregate Limit.
Windshield Protection has an Aggregate Limit of $5,000.

Limitations and Exclusions for Windshield Protection:
(a) Any weather-related damage;
(b) Vehicle glass other than the front windshield;
(c) Any cosmetic defects that might remain or occur as a result of the Windshield Repair Process;
(d) Costs related to window tinting of any kind.