What does motorcycle tire cupping look like?
A cupped tire is one that will have uneven patches of wear on them. Theses patches can be about 4 inches (give-or-take) wide. This happens as a result of your tires grabbing the road as you turn. In fact, this type of wear has nothing to do with your bike or it’s suspension.
What should treadwear rating be for Mercedes rear wheel drive tires?
Check alignment, and try to get tires with a treadwear rating in UTQG that is above 300. Staggered setup means you can’t rotate the tires, thus limiting your tires lifespan.
What causes outer edge wear on car tires?
But, it should be noted, the leading cause of outer edge wear on modern vehicles is over-enthusiastic cornering. Inner Edge Wear. Inner edge wear on tires is the most common problem most technicians see. The angles causing this type of wear are typically negative toe and camber.
Why do Mercedes rear wheel drive tires wear out faster?
Mercedes with higher torque will probably have a lower treadwear rating and wear out quicker. This is more a function of the tire compound then the configuration of the drivetrain.
Can a staggered tire be used with unidirectional tires?
Staggered setup does allow rotation between the two sides, so long as the tires are symmetrical (interior side and exterior side the same). If it is unidirectional, you’ll have to take the tire off the rim and then swap. I just ordered my staggered Toyo Proxes S/T 20s today which should be symmetrical.
When do tires wear out on Mercedes E350?
Purchased new tires 2014 and told in Nov 2015 I needed new tires. Tires have 10,000-15,000 miles on them Tires prematurely wear out at 10k miles due to axle sagging. MB dealership stated this is a known problem with the E350 2007 model through 2010 models.
Mercedes with higher torque will probably have a lower treadwear rating and wear out quicker. This is more a function of the tire compound then the configuration of the drivetrain.
Check alignment, and try to get tires with a treadwear rating in UTQG that is above 300. Staggered setup means you can’t rotate the tires, thus limiting your tires lifespan.
Staggered setup does allow rotation between the two sides, so long as the tires are symmetrical (interior side and exterior side the same). If it is unidirectional, you’ll have to take the tire off the rim and then swap. I just ordered my staggered Toyo Proxes S/T 20s today which should be symmetrical.