Tire Bubble Problems of Mercedes Benz E350

Under normal, urban driving conditions on paved roads and highways, we've had three (3) sidewall failures on front tires. A 2014 mb E350 sport sedan with 18" amg wheels and continental procontact 245/40 r18 tires. In each case, we noticed the bubbled sidewall before any incident. Tires had 70% tread remaining with approx 10,000 miles. Failure occurred on front tires only.

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Defective continental tire with sidewall bubbles on six month old 2015 Mercedes Benz E350. Mercedes benz of buckhead acknowledged the tire was defective and replaced it at no cost.

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I have a 2012 meccedes E350 with 15000 miles. It has oem tires made by continental. Conti pro 245/40 r18 97v. I incidentally noticed on 7/23/14 that one of the tires had a bubble where the wall was bulging and tire was soft. On examination of the other tires, I saw that 3 of the 4 tires were weak and bubbles had formed. I talked to the dealership, they told me that they have seen at least 300 similar problems in the last 4 months. They ascribed it to the fact that mercedes has a "low profile high performance" tire. If it hits a pothole, the tire wall weakens and a bulge can form. He told me not to use the car but instead get all the tires changed. He mentioned that since a lot of oem tires on mercedes are continental conti, it is one of the common ones but it happens on other low profile tires too. I have not changed the tires and I am keeping the car in the garage, and using my second car instead. If the problem is so common, I believe that owners of such vehicles and tires should be asked to check their tires regularly as a blowout on a highway can easily be fatal.

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2012 Mercedes Benz E350. Consumer writes in regards to defective tires on vehicle. The consumer stated his wife experienced three tire failures, two at the same time, and one on a different occasion. The consumers wife noticed a cut in one of the tires and a bubble in another, the dealer sated it was cosmetic. They replaced the tire, with the bubble. On may 13, 2012, the technician found a puncture close to the sidewall.

2007 Mercedes Benz E350. Consumer writes in regards to defective tires on vehicle. The consumer stated the front tires were replaced on December 1, 2011. He found an air bubble on one of the tires on April 16, 2013. The consumer stated the repair shop filed a claim with the manufacturer, because the tire was still under warranty. However, they did so without specifying the true reason for the claim, which was an air bubble. The claim was not for wear and tear, as indicated on the invoice. The consumer is seeking reimbursement, due to the tire being defective.

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Large bubble (approx 2" across) on outer sidewall of left front tire. There was no impact to cause this tire defect. This is the second similar incident with these original equipment tires since the car was purchased new. The original equipment tires on this Mercedes Benz E350 are: continental, contiprocontact, 245/40 r18 97v. These tires do not have significant tread wear. Having had 2 tire defects out 4 tires in 8,500 miles on this vehicle, I am afraid to take this car on a road trip at high speed. I am an attorney; this appears to me to be a significant safety hazard, product liability problem. The tire dealer who has handled both tire replacements can provide further detail and tire serial numbers: big o tire, 3090 kietzke lane, reno, nevada 89502, 775-827-5000. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350 with continental, conti pro contact tires. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph over a bump in the road, the tires would form a blister or bubble. The dealer advised the tires were unsafe and all four tires were replaced. In addition, the contact stated she has also experienced several blowouts with the tires. She would have all four tires replaced whenever she would experience a blowout. The dealer advised the tires would blowout easily because they were low composing tires. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 34,786.

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