Hello, I've recently put 10k miles on my used 2002 E320 4matic wagon (from 37k to 47k). When I brought it for an A service at the dealership, I asked about a tire rotation. The service manager discouraged it, saying they didn't know when to rotate the tires because this was the first time they saw the car and didn't know the tire's history.
Um, but it's been 10k miles, shouldn't they be rotated? How can I diagnose that the tires need rotation? ie, where do I check for wear? And when I bring it back (or to an indy) for rotation, what's the rotation pattern for a 4matic wagon?
I think my alignment's off a bit which may wear the tires more. Where should I look for that? And it is even remotely possible for ANY DAMN mechanic to fix alignment? Every car I've ever owned is always out of alignment and no matter how many times I request it be fixed, it never is. That slight misalignment really wears on my wrists and arms from constantly fighting the wheel. Any tips would help. Thanks!
Um, but it's been 10k miles, shouldn't they be rotated? How can I diagnose that the tires need rotation? ie, where do I check for wear? And when I bring it back (or to an indy) for rotation, what's the rotation pattern for a 4matic wagon?
I think my alignment's off a bit which may wear the tires more. Where should I look for that? And it is even remotely possible for ANY DAMN mechanic to fix alignment? Every car I've ever owned is always out of alignment and no matter how many times I request it be fixed, it never is. That slight misalignment really wears on my wrists and arms from constantly fighting the wheel. Any tips would help. Thanks!
