Misshapen Tyres

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spinaltap

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My low-milage W169 had its annual service/mot at Mercedes, Birmingham yesterday.

My attention was drawn to the rear tyres: the tread was within acceptable limits, but the rear tyres 'were misshapen'.

I was informed that this wasn't dangerous, that the tyres were safe, but I might notice added road noise while driving.

It doesn't sound safe.

Advice?
 
And increased vibrations..

Change them to be safe
 
Did they send you video of it 'bumping' on the brake tester?

Their description needs more info...flat spot, bulge, std, Chinese tyre.
 
I think I may also have mis-shapen tyres - mine are flatter at the bottom than the rest of the tyre!:D:D:D
 
The problems start when the flat bit rotates.
 
We're getting our fronts changed for the same reason today - flatspots on old tyres led to noise which I thought was a wheel bearing.
Low mileage means the car had sat for a long time and was incorrectly stored, so even if there is enough tread, get them changed. They'll probably be ancient anyway.
 

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