Tire Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

Mercedes Benz SLK280 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 tread/belt (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 SLK280

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Tread/belt problems
1
Tire problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

The Tire Tread/belt problem

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280. The vehicle has michelin pilot, size 245/40r17 tires. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began rocking and shaking. When the contact inspected the vehicle, she discovered that the rear passenger side tire was split at the seam.   Read details...

The Tire problem

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Slk280. The vehicle was equipped with bridgestone potenza tires, tire size 225/4. 5/17. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph when he heard a loud noise coming from the outside of the vehicle. The failure occurred whenever traveling at low speeds.   Read details...




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