Wheel Related Problems of the 2009 Mercedes Benz SL550

Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2009 Mercedes Benz SL550.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Mercedes Benz SL550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
4

Wheel problem #1

Tire failure--bulging/rim damage ;replacing third set of tires at 8500 miles.

Wheel problem #2

Preparing to put a third set of tires on my Mercedes Benz Sl550 @8500 miles. Already repaired 2 rims. ?! no warranty. 3 tires have bubbles on them.

Wheel problem #3

Unknown cause, cracked and bent wheel rims, replaced with new.

Wheel problem #4

At 2595 miles,I needed to replace 3 tires and repair 2 rims on my 2009 Mercedes Benz Sl550;at 7400 miles,another tire with a bulge;at 8000 miles,3 more tires with bubbles. . . Awaiting my service appointment;afaid to drive and apprehensive to call the insurance company for fear of losing coverage. Thousands of dollars out-no tire warranty and the dealer service department tells me it is me! my car is just two years old and has less than 8500 miles on it. I have been driving this make/model for 23 years with no prior incident. This car will have its third set of tires and multiple rim repairs at 8500 miles or so!.


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SL550 Service Bulletins
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