Tire problems with 2003 E55
08-25-2004, 11:28 AM
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Tire problems with 2003 E55
I purchased a new 2003 E55. The car was delivered with Continental Tires which I consider the worst tires I have ever experienced. The front tires began cupping at 3500 miles and fortunately the dealer agreed to replace them with another pair of Continentals. This second pair began cupping in approx. 3,500 miles as well. The cars alignment was checked and double checked by the dealer. It was claimed by the dealer that this is normal for this vehicle. Frankly, I find that very difficult to believe. I just replaced the Continentals with a set of Michelin PS2's . I would appreciate any comments.
08-25-2004, 12:19 PM
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I have conti's on my '03 as well, and share your sentiments for them. I'm just planning on swapping them out for the new Michelin PS2s come next spring.
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04 E55 tectite grey/charcol....traded 01 E55
I just replaced the conti's after 12000mi. I don't drive the car hard and didn't understand why they wore so quickly. I was never thrilled with the tires...lots of road noise and average performance. Replaced them with Mich. PS2's. Can't judge the PS2's yet.
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Originally Posted by MarkR
I purchased a new 2003 E55. The car was delivered with Continental Tires which I consider the worst tires I have ever experienced. The front tires began cupping at 3500 miles and fortunately the dealer agreed to replace them with another pair of Continentals. This second pair began cupping in approx. 3,500 miles as well. The cars alignment was checked and double checked by the dealer. It was claimed by the dealer that this is normal for this vehicle. Frankly, I find that very difficult to believe. I just replaced the Continentals with a set of Michelin PS2's . I would appreciate any comments.
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When my conti's wore out around 19k miles I replace them with the PS2s. They took about 100 miles to break in, but once they were broken in I wished I would have replaced them day 1.
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Originally Posted by MarkR
I purchased a new 2003 E55. The car was delivered with Continental Tires which I consider the worst tires I have ever experienced. The front tires began cupping at 3500 miles and fortunately the dealer agreed to replace them with another pair of Continentals. This second pair began cupping in approx. 3,500 miles as well. The cars alignment was checked and double checked by the dealer. It was claimed by the dealer that this is normal for this vehicle. Frankly, I find that very difficult to believe. I just replaced the Continentals with a set of Michelin PS2's . I would appreciate any comments.
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Originally Posted by Jay_Bo
When my conti's wore out around 19k miles I replace them with the PS2s. They took about 100 miles to break in, but once they were broken in I wished I would have replaced them day 1.
