Tire Sidewall problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz E350

One problem related to tire sidewall has been reported for the 2008 Mercedes Benz E350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2012

While traveling at ordinary speed on even interstate surface (I-64) east bound the rear right tire of my mb E350w4 blewout. I was able stabilize the car and exit the highway as I was just then in front of a an exit. My tires had been recently inspected during a regular service of my car. There is no reason or event which could have caused the sudden tire failure. I have filed a complaint with continental tire customer service, but the company has failed to acknowledge that their product may have manufacturing issues. Now I have observed a blemish developing on the sidewall of another tire. The dealer has suggested that "we watched it" for a time and see what happens. My tires are continental, contiprocontact, 245/40 r18 93v, ms radial. Replacing the tire cost me some $350 sand could have cost me my life or very serious injury had I been traveling at higher speed or ir the front tire had failed rather than the rear. I firmly believe these tires pose an immediate threat to public safety.


Other Tire related problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz E350

Tire problems
3
Tire Bubble problems
1
Tire Sidewall problems
1


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