Run Flats?
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2014 S550
Lou, Gary, Chucky: I have a 2015 S550 on order with the sport plus 1 option, but do not want the run flat tires. The 2015 DOG shows in a yellow highlighted note that the S600 has conventional tires, not run flats, on all of its 20" wheels; so Mercedes must be aware of the ride quality issue. I also pointed out to the dealer that the S600 standard wheel is a 19" multi spoke wheel, I would take that wheel if available on the S550. I am waiting for the dealer's response. Looking forward to hearing how you resolve the tire issue on your cars.
RESPONSE FROM LOU
Hi Bradley, Hope all is well,
I will meet with my service manager tomorrow and discuss your tire concerns.
Sincerely,
Louis DeMarco
Service Advisor
Mercedes-Benz Manhattan
770 11th Ave between 53 & 54 Street
New York, NY 10029
louis.de_marco@mbusa.com
ww.mbmanhattan.com
212-629-1605 (Office)
646-241-5981 (Cellular)
RESPONSE FROM GARY
Hi Brad,
I will look into it for you .
Best Regards ,
Gary M. Mann
Master Certified Sales Representative
Mercedes-Benz Manhattan, Inc.
770 11 th Ave Btw 53rd St & 54th St
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 629-1427
Fax
212)629-1433gary.mann@mbusa.com
www.mbmanhattan.com
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2014 Mercedes S550
Lou, Gary, Chucky: I have a 2015 S550 on order with the sport plus 1 option, but do not want the run flat tires. The 2015 DOG shows in a yellow highlighted note that the S600 has conventional tires, not run flats, on all of its 20" wheels; so Mercedes must be aware of the ride quality issue. I also pointed out to the dealer that the S600 standard wheel is a 19" multi spoke wheel, I would take that wheel if available on the S550. I am waiting for the dealer's response. Looking forward to hearing how you resolve the tire issue on your cars.
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Either going to push for the Michelin Pilot Super Sports or whatever is available on the S600 (so long as they are not run flats).
I really can't imagine them fighting me on this.
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Your already use of your insurance and the awesome letter you wrote sounds like a 100% sure thing to me. I can't think of any logic against it.
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I don't think anyone has answered my question yet so I will ask it again. Are the RFT's also a bad choice on the 18 inch wheels? If so, I will need to talk to the dealer and have these replaced when the car is ready for delivery. Thanks in advance.
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They are made of a different kind of compound which seems to be harder over bumps.
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If they don't have them at the dealer, we are settled on ones from Tirerack.com so long as the dealership will pay for them, and transfer our warranty to the new tires.
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Kratos and I are waiting to hear back from our dealerships and will post our findings as soon as we hear.
If they don't have them at the dealer, we are settled on ones from Tirerack.com so long as the dealership will pay for them, and transfer our warranty to the new tires.
If they don't have them at the dealer, we are settled on ones from Tirerack.com so long as the dealership will pay for them, and transfer our warranty to the new tires.
In any case, he did tell me that I could always change to regular all season tires but there is obviously no spare.
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Take this for what it's worth. I just talked to the assistant sales manager at the dealer and he said that he does not agree with the TFT's criticism. He said that MB makes sure about comfort and safety and that these tires are soft rubber or something to that effect. They are also very expensive. They have not had any complaints from S550 owners. Is it possible that they made some improvements on the TFT's since you guys had your S550's delivered a couple months ago or so?
In any case, he did tell me that I could always change to regular all season tires but there is obviously no spare.
In any case, he did tell me that I could always change to regular all season tires but there is obviously no spare.
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I will probably not take any action until I drive the car (after delivery) for a while to see how I like the RFT's on my standard 18 inch wheels. It's good to know that I have a good option.
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Last weekend I drove an E63S, then an S63, then another E63S. The S63 was not nearly as pleasant as the E because of the run flats. The tire harshness was very obvious in the back to back to back drives. We ordered a new E63S for my wife but walked away from the S63 because of the run flats despite the fact it had the interior color and options I wanted. I will keep my S65 a while longer until MB offers the spare as an option. The salesman, who still sold us one car, said we were not the first to comment on the tires.
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Last weekend I drove an E63S, then an S63, then another E63S. The S63 was not nearly as pleasant as the E because of the run flats. The tire harshness was very obvious in the back to back to back drives. We ordered a new E63S for my wife but walked away from the S63 because of the run flats despite the fact it had the interior color and options I wanted. I will keep my S65 a while longer until MB offers the spare as an option. The salesman, who still sold us one car, said we were not the first to comment on the tires.
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'94 SL600,'05 SL600,'06 S65,'07 E63,'14 E63S,'09SL600 all sold, ‘15 S65,‘18 E63S,'17 SL65, '17S65Cab
It is an absolutely wonderful car compromised by an unfortunate tire choice. I feel I should not have to spend another $2k to swap tires when buying a $162k car.
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I have two extra sets of new run flats in the garage due to this. The new normal
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Last weekend I drove an E63S, then an S63, then another E63S. The S63 was not nearly as pleasant as the E because of the run flats. The tire harshness was very obvious in the back to back to back drives. We ordered a new E63S for my wife but walked away from the S63 because of the run flats despite the fact it had the interior color and options I wanted. I will keep my S65 a while longer until MB offers the spare as an option. The salesman, who still sold us one car, said we were not the first to comment on the tires.
Thanks for sharing. I know my mind is now made up. My only option for MB will be for them to purchase me 4 non runflat tires, install them, and put the warranty on them.
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This is saying run flats give you worse mileage, even when taking into account the lack of a spare:
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-buy-them.html
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I don't think you have a choice tbh. I sure didn't.
