EWCIII2001

Hasn't anyone experienced a flat yet, and does anyone have any suggestions regarding the problem of no spare? I had a flat and with the repair and the tow it cost me $142. And I didn't have my car for 2 days. We wanted to drive to Virgina next month and now we're leery to stray from home.

ima55r2

There should be a sealant cannister for tread punctures and an air pump in the trunk for a temporary fix.

If you don’t want to get stuck because a non-repairable sidewall puncture, it was discussed to get the inflatable spare for the current SL and rearrange the battery in the trunk wheel well so it would fit.

t-bone

Check this thread:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ght=spare+tire

EWCIII2001

Thanks, guys. You gave me some avenues to pursue. There is a Tirefit package in the trunk, but it tells you not to use it for a flat. HUH?

Eddie Knopp

I've found the tirefit stuff to be useless, hence the need for a spare. As indicated in the thread T-Bone spoke of I did indeed get it fitted in like the photos, the issue is the dealer would not do due to liability reasons. I went to my local service station with the photos and they did it without any problem. Once it's done you will have to re-sync your windows and sunroof (instructions in the manual), aslo the Nav will take a little while to sync itself - but it will - just drive around, stop lock the car for a while and drive around again. Also sync the ESP.

Go for it clearly worth it - just came back from a long trip to upstate NY and Ontario with peace of mind.

EWCIII2001

Thanks, Eddie. Hope you're enjoying your summer.

Eddie Knopp

If it would stop raining here it'd be better.