So I have a 2022 S580 with the 21 inch wheels which I have been successful in getting mercedes to buyback due to the popping tire issue and my question is does the 2023 580 at the same kind of tire/wheel issues? Thkx in advance

 

as one of the original 21” wheel/Pirelli “victims with many posts, I did two things. I moved from San Diego’s third world roads, one year ago today, to NE Florida and bit the bullet and bought 4 new Michelins for a lot of money. Voila! No problems. Four tire failures(2 of which I had to pay for), stonewalling from Mercedes, filing a complaint with the NHTSA and the hassle of it all was too much.
so, take a guess, I’m getting ready to replace my 21 580. Do you think it’ll be with another Mercedes?

 

Wow! San Diego to Florida!

 

Yes, you will have the same problem, nothing is changed there.

 

Obviously Mercedes’ tires and wheels weren’t the reason I left California 🤪
But, I must say, the roads are infinitely better here.

 

You can no longer order the 21" wheels on the new ordering guide due to these tire issues

 

He asked about MY23.

 

Switch to 19s

 

so let me see….
i think the upgrade to 21” when I bought the car was 2-3k or more(not sure). the 1st 2 failure replacement tires cost me 800. The 4 new Michelins to get the Pirellis off my car cost near 4 k. And to replace my 21” wheels and Michelins for 19” would cost me,what, maybe another 4k?
So now I’d be into my wheels and tires for twelve or thirteen thousand….hmmm, don’t think so. 🤪
Especially, now that I’ve been in Florida exactly a year, the combination of infinitely better roads and Michelins has resulted in zero blowouts
bottom line….should have never replaced the 19s that came with the car originally. Especially dumb since I was in the tire and wheel business for over 30 years

 

Which Michelins did you get that did well?
Mine still has the Pirelli's on it. but will want to put Michelins on when I have to change them out.

And when yall mention buy back, is that buying back the entire car itself? Or are they buying back the wheels and putting 19's etc on it instead?

Thank you for any input
Paul

 

To me, MB blundered when they offered 21” wheels on the big, heavy W233. And, because THEY blundered, I feel it is only fitting that THEY pick up the tab for any owner who wishes to downsize to 20’s or, preferably 19’s. Honestly, I believe a well written letter from an attorney might get them off the dime on this. If nobody puts the screws to them, nothing will change.

The 19’s on my 2022 S580 that is now history:

 

just curious what are you thinking of replacing your 21S580 with?

 

The usual….BMW or Audi, both of which I’ve owned before. Maybe in SUV variety. My wife has a ‘23 E350 and likes it. But, darn it, my S580 is still the best looking car I’ve ever had. I’m just so p…ed off with their treatment of us with the 21”wheel/Pirelli fiasco!