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    Anyone changed to run flats?

    Did you find any difference in ride quality/noise etc. compared to non run flats? thanks.
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    Anyone changed to run flats?

    Thanks for all the replies. My car does have TPMS so that's not a problem. If you use the sealant to 'repair' a tyre then that tyre is scrapped plus the fact you have to buy another can of sealant so the cost is similar to a replacement run flat. Also there's nowhere to keep even an emergency...
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    Anyone changed to run flats?

    In the past I've had two bad experiences with puncture repair sealant as supplied with my W205. In both cases the puncture was too large to be sealed and the tyres had to be scrapped. I understand that even if the sealant works most tyre repairers won't repair the tyre. Therefore I'm vaguely...
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    Booming/hum sound Goodyear Efficient Grip

    My 250 C W205 is fitted with Goodyear Efficient Grip tyres. I'm getting a constant droning/booming/ hum that varies slightly with road surfaces. The noise is only really audible from the driver's seat. The MB dealer reckons that it just road noise as they've checked wheel bearings, drive shafts...
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    WHITE on the way out ??

    I had a white Renault 16, the colour showed up the rust streaks very well!
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    First Merc. Initial impressions

    Thanks for the replies. I've now found out that the 'finger sliding 'thingy' I mentioned in my first post is similar to a touchpad on a laptop. However, I still can't work out the reason for it when the rotary controller seems to operate the options on the display panel. I agree that the...
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    First Merc. Initial impressions

    My first post here as I've just bought a low mileage, 8 month old C Class 250 Sport Auto Bluetec Estate after 35 years of VW's. Initial impressions are very favourable, especially the build quality, power and comfort. I'm also very impressed by the local MB dealer in considerable contrast to...
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