Flat tire, what to do, replace?, repair?, where?
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Flat tire, what to do, replace?, repair?, where?
I got flat tire. It happened first time for me and it's MB. If I had regular car with regular tires, then I just stopped by at near tire shop. What about Mercedes? Are Continental tires available at any tire shop? What to do if flat only one tire and the rest 3 have sort of wear, do I need to replace just one, or it's possible to repair broken? Any recommendations?
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depending on the location and severity of the flat, they can be repaired...
as long as the puncture didn't occur near the edge of the tire or on the sidewall, you should be able to repair the tire...
a standard tire can allow for up to 3 plugs before it is deemed non-repairable...
as long as the puncture didn't occur near the edge of the tire or on the sidewall, you should be able to repair the tire...
a standard tire can allow for up to 3 plugs before it is deemed non-repairable...
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Explain please....
"The new tires ALWAYS go on the rear wheels regardless of the type of drive for the car." I would put them on the front for a front wheel drive car.....but that has nothing to do with MB.
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First off never plug a radial tire. You patch them. And yes most mainline tires will accomodate up to three patches without voiding the speed rating. Patches can only be done on the tread not the sidewalls or ring. A plug fouls the radials and casues tread separation.
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Re: Explain please....
Originally posted by mleskovar
"The new tires ALWAYS go on the rear wheels regardless of the type of drive for the car." I would put them on the front for a front wheel drive car.....but that has nothing to do with MB.
"The new tires ALWAYS go on the rear wheels regardless of the type of drive for the car." I would put them on the front for a front wheel drive car.....but that has nothing to do with MB.
