zelement

I just picked up a set of new wheels for my w216 and want to install my stock wheel sensors on my new wheels.

In the past, everytime I take it to a tire shop and watch them pry my tires off the wheels, I cringe. I always discover seems new scuff marks on my wheels everytime new tires are put on. I just learned to accept this as part of the deal.

There's got to be a better way to do this? Can anyone shed some light on this? I have heard of some sort of touchless tire mounting machine? Is this true? Also, if anyone knows of a good tire shop in the San Diego area that can take care of my wheels while mounting new tires, please let me know.

Thanks,

Paul

BigBodyBenzC240

Sounds like your tire shop just does a poor job on mounting your tires. I would search around or see if someone chimes in since I only know of SoCal tire shops and I have never dealt with scratches or scuffs on my wheels.

Chris-W

If your really concerned you should buy some masking tape and put it around the edge of the rim.. only a few mm curved around so you can remove it easily once the tyre is mounted for balancing.

I have a few friends that do this and their wheels dont get any damage.

lkchris

Have your tire work done at your Mercedes dealer.

They are used to--and equipped for--"cringing" customers.