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Car is 2016 W213 E220d. In for yet more warranty work today and called late afternoon to say they can't test drive it as tyres are too dangerous. The central block of tread has 5mm at least right across the legally required section. *I think new tyres have some 8mm tread so they haven't worn...

I recently had my first tyre trouble in over 20 years -that was with, guess what, a run flat tyre. I hit a pothole which holed the sidewall. When I examined the tyre, I found there was less than 1/2" between tyre and rim (due to the low profile). Being worried about damaging the rim, I called...

Anyone give me some advice please.I have a 2016 C250 d with 18" wheels and was just going to have new rears fitted after my service.Have now been advised by dealers that I have run flats on front and normal on rear and really need to know what should be on the car.It has a Tyrefit kit in boot...

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I have an early W205 AMG Line with run flats fitted to the standard 18" 5 spoke rims, will this wheel be suitable for non run flats and if so would it be advisable to stick to MO spec tyres? The Conti's that it came fitted with don't seem as well stocked by dealers at the moment as Pirelli...

I have recently bought an A Class A250 w176 and it had run flat continentals fitted. Do not like these tyres at all, thinking of changing them to Goodyear eagle F1s normal tyre, Do you think this would also make any difference to the ride, ie less harsh I find one other draw back with run...

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...

Just had look at the tyres on my new C Class sport. The tyres fitted are Continental Sport Contact 5 MO sized at 225/50 R17 W which according to the company's website are run flats. Now didn't I read somewhere that MB had stopped supplying run flats? The tyres seem fine to me plus I have...

hiya, Just brought a B200 on a 2012 plate, sport model. Lovely car, but the car's rdie isn't that bad (for a german) but becomes really harsh ride when its runs over on slightly uneven roads. Potholes are another level, sounds like the wheels got into an argument with the tarmac and decided...

Do w207 coupes come with run flats?, just checked my tyres and they are RF tyres, awful ride!!!:fail

Do all new W205's come with run flat tyres?

Hi All, just reaching out to see if anyone else has removed the runs flats of there B Class . plus the road noise is some much quieter and now it doesn't seem to thud over bumps etc:thumb:

My father-in-law has a detached 4 bed house which I’m looking to convert into two flats, downstairs for him and a 2 bed flat upstairs for rent. Has anyone done this before as I’d just like a heads up on the level of work required with regard to fire proofing, means of escape, sound proofing...

I bought my 11 plate c 350 CDI six months ago however i didn't like the 17" wheels it had fitted. I negotiated to keep the 18" twin spokes from my C320 trade in as they had all just been changed under waranty so were brand new. I now need some new rears tyres and I have no idea whether i...

Guys The R will be needing new tyres all round at the next MOT. Current tyres are Conti Cross Contact runflats 255 50 19's. Am I correct in saying I can move away from runflats and install a different tyre for example GOODYEAR EAGLE F1's . Off roading is not on the agenda for my car. Any...

Just spent all morning swapping tyres on my Z4, went to the first garage and they failed to get them off! When to a performance tyre bay and they laughed, but another hour later and one was done! I would never have believed just how hard these tyres are if i had not seen it my self. Job done...

Hi New to MB and new to forum so sorry if dumb question. (Have searched but not found answer) I have a 2007 ML320 CDI which uses the ABS sensor to compare rotational speeds and therefore determine variations in rolling radius. However, I ran the right hand tyres over an obstacle in the road...