Tire Related Problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class

Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Mercedes Benz E Class

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Tire Sidewall problem

1. Hit pothole on side of road while traveling approx 10 mph. 2. Flat tire 3. Replace tire. This is the fourth incident in 5 years. Two different tire manufactures involved. Failure is always sidewall integrity. Failure is due to low profile (235/45z17) tires supplied with car. No other wheel/tire combination available due to large brakes.


Tire related problems in other Mercedes Benz E Class model year vehicles:



E Class Service Bulletins
E Class Safety Recalls
E Class Defect Investigations