Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz E430.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz E430. The vehicle has continental extreme (na), size p235-45r1793w tires. The tread separated on all four tires by more than a half of an inch. A mechanic stated that the tires were extremely dangerous to use and should be replaced immediately. The contact heeded the advice and had the tires replaced. The fuel system and dot number were unknown. The vehicle and tire failure mileages were 54,000. The vehicle current mileage was 58,000. Updated 4/25/08.
Consumer has had 5 tire blowouts in 2 years. The vehicle experienced 5 tire blow outs within 2 years. The dealer told the consumer that two of the rims were bent and needed to be replacement.