The car is the 203 (C55 AMG) I have identified what appears to be the SLK Space Master Vredestein 145/70/17 92P in the boot, I thought it would be an idea to check the fitment on the car and inflate it, well it fits over the rear SLK55 rear brakes but the onboard Merc mini compressor used to inflate just wouldn’t exceed 4 psi, I tried my Halfords compressor but it has the same problem, neither man enough.
I took the wheel to the local tyre place and asked them to inflate, they managed to inflate it but the tyre wouldn’t seat properly on the rim, he took it up to 100psi and the bead just wouldn’t budge. He was reluctant to do anything else and suggested I take a trip to Merc dealer and ask them why the tyre will not inflate with the onboard compressor and why and unused space saver bead will not seat on the rim.
My reason for trying the space saver is due to travelling between UK and France and would rather have the reassurance the space saver can be of help.
Anyone had the same or similar issue and would like to hear your suggestions?
I took the wheel to the local tyre place and asked them to inflate, they managed to inflate it but the tyre wouldn’t seat properly on the rim, he took it up to 100psi and the bead just wouldn’t budge. He was reluctant to do anything else and suggested I take a trip to Merc dealer and ask them why the tyre will not inflate with the onboard compressor and why and unused space saver bead will not seat on the rim.
My reason for trying the space saver is due to travelling between UK and France and would rather have the reassurance the space saver can be of help.
Anyone had the same or similar issue and would like to hear your suggestions?