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Old 10-29-2009, 04:12 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Do not even wear rubber, why?

All greetings!I have a ML500 W 164.
I installed the new Pirelli tires.
Wheel alignment done fig.1

After 15000 miles worn inside front tire,
but the alignment is normal Fig.2.

Why might this happen? Sorry for my English I'm from Ukraine.
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Old 10-29-2009, 06:23 AM   #2 (permalink)
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All greetings!I have a ML500 W 164.
I installed the new Pirelli tires.
Wheel alignment done fig.1

After 15000 miles worn inside front tire,
but the alignment is normal Fig.2.

Why might this happen? Sorry for my English I'm from Ukraine.
Certain types of tire wear may not be caused by alignment issues. It may also be caused by suspension wear issues. In this case, I suspect your bushings are worn. When the car is at rest with no outside forces, the car would read within spec, but when your actually driving, turning and braking, it would cause the suspension to sag and be out of spec most of the time. You might also want to check your struts/shocks. How many miles do you have on your ML?
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:01 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Could also be tire pressure
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:34 AM   #4 (permalink)
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How many miles do you have on your ML?
100 000 ml, tire pressure 32 psi always
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:43 AM   #5 (permalink)
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All greetings!I have a ML500 W 164.
I installed the new Pirelli tires.
Wheel alignment done fig.1

After 15000 miles worn inside front tire,
but the alignment is normal Fig.2.

Why might this happen? Sorry for my English I'm from Ukraine.
Looks like the tires' inflation are too low, which cause both outside and inside tread wear faster than the center. BTW, make sure to rotate all tires every 5000m (8000km).
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Smooth 1 You talk about these bushings?
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Old 10-29-2009, 09:26 AM   #7 (permalink)
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BTW, make sure to rotate all tires every 5000m (8000km).
Unfortunately Tire rotation is not possible to make,because different size tires.
Front 265/50/19 Rear 285/45/19.Indicator lights ESP.
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Old 10-29-2009, 12:01 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Smooth 1 You talk about these bushings?
Yup, your control arm bushings and ball joints. Also check your strut mounts and struts. And you might want to replace the springs. The struts themselves should be replaced, but if your not getting any tire cupping, then you might be able to hold off a bit for those.
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:15 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Staggered tires ???????? on a M-Class !!!!!!

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Unfortunately Tire rotation is not possible to make,because different size tires.
Front 265/50/19 Rear 285/45/19.Indicator lights ESP.
l thought this couldn't be done...because you have 4matic(all-wheel drive)..l may be wrong...but l'm pretty sure..this should not be done !!!!!
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I suggest you always wear rubber for your protection...
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