Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz C280.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems |
While driving the vehilce, driver noticed a shimmy or vibration. The problem grew worse with further travel and escalated with increased speed. The vehicle was driven to a dealership, their technician identifed the problem was the tires, all four tires were worn down to the metal and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had less than 26,000 miles. The tire were manufactured by continental.