Mercedes Issue with Run Flats on 20" Alloys - KEEP BLOWING
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I have Mercedes E350d Prem Plus with 20" alloys and run flats low profile - I have experienced in a period of 1 year 5 Cracked Alloys and new tyres each time.
I am so frustrated at how the vehicle i had had for PCP 3 years period has always cracked alloys which then shred the run flat tyres. I am so annoyed at how much this car has cost me. Does anyone know if i have a case against MB for the fact that this spec of alloy size and run flat is not fit for purpose. It has cost me almost £2500 over a year and half. MB say it is due to UK roads however 3 year deal and they expect people to just shell out cash like water???? Help any advice or case where anyone has succesffully lodge a complaint at MB??
I am so frustrated at how the vehicle i had had for PCP 3 years period has always cracked alloys which then shred the run flat tyres. I am so annoyed at how much this car has cost me. Does anyone know if i have a case against MB for the fact that this spec of alloy size and run flat is not fit for purpose. It has cost me almost £2500 over a year and half. MB say it is due to UK roads however 3 year deal and they expect people to just shell out cash like water???? Help any advice or case where anyone has succesffully lodge a complaint at MB??
Geffg said:
Cant specifically help but Mercedes saying it’s uk roads then surely the car is not fit for purpose with those wheels to be sold in uk.
This is my thought also. I have learnt a hard lesson by being drawn in to large alloys and the slick look. It has happened so many times and believe me I avoid potholes at all costs. Surely when you purchase a car on 3 yr pcp like a merc you then don’t expect to buy another smaller set to them on?..hence not fit for purpose due to standard of our roads?The worse thing is I hand my car back in 2 weeks and walk away in this case run away!
shopper150 said:
This is an issue across many brands with large allows and low profile tyres (Merc, BMW, RR etc).
A couple of things that may help (other than getting the need for great looking wheels out of your system)
- Get tyres from a place that sells tyre insurance (Kwik-Fit)
- Ensure your tyre presses are at the maximum of the permitted range)
- Avoid Run Flats (and of course pot holes).
Many thanksA couple of things that may help (other than getting the need for great looking wheels out of your system)
- Get tyres from a place that sells tyre insurance (Kwik-Fit)
- Ensure your tyre presses are at the maximum of the permitted range)
- Avoid Run Flats (and of course pot holes).
Wont be making this costly mistake again!!
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