Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
The sidewall of one of the tires mounted on the consumer's 2004 Mercedes Benz c320w ripped and cracked the rim. After the service department inspected the tire and rim, they determined damaged to be attributed to road damage from impact.
The right rear tire has a split about 1. 5 inches long proceeding diagonally through the tread to near the sidewall. There is no other damage on the outside of the tire near the split or evidence of contact with anything. I drive long distances often and wonder if this is some type of dangerous defect.