Tire Problems of Mercedes Benz E550

Mercedes Benz E550 owners have reported 2 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire bubble (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Mercedes Benz E550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Bubble problems
1
Tire problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of Mercedes Benz E550

The Tire Bubble problem

Dear sir/madam, I have a serious complaint against the continental contiprocontact tires that came with my Mercedes Benz E550 and also the new ones I recently purchased. The car has only 20k miles on it and the side walls on the tires are very weak.   Read details...

The Tire problem

Hit a small pot hole and dented the tire rim and flattened my tire. This the 4th rim and 4th tire replaced since March of 2008. Replaced the rims and tires at approximately $1000/rimtire. These low profile tires/rims should not be sold.   Read details...




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