18,000 on the Dunlops? I got about 35,000 on the OE General Grabber ST's (a cheaper tire).
Do you have the larger 275/55R17 tires on your ML350? FYI, my Continental Contact 4X4 tires did not last very long either, requiring me to replace them after 25K kilometres.photoclick - 2/18/2005 8:08 PM
Even though tires were regularly rotated/balanced dealer says that 18,000 miles is about uusual life for the 4 original Dunlops on my 350.
Jim
I think that I would suggest that you go with the Michelins anyway, despite the slightly lower speed rating. Even my MB shop foreman and the a couple of the techs with ML320s have them and absolutely love them.Orlando - 2/18/2005 11:41 PM
I was recently going to replace the tires because Costco had a sale and then I found out that Michelin does not make the Cross-Terrains in the ML's tire size with an H rating. There are not many choices in this tire size. I welcome any recommendations.
You will have to go to Dunlop to complain about this, not MB. If you're lucky, they'll prorate you some money towards a new set.photoclick - 2/19/2005 1:29 PM
My driving is no different than on my 320, and since I had good mileage on these tires on my 320, I'm considering filing a complaint. Just wanting to see if others might be having the same experience.
My ML was delivered with the Dunlops and they wore out in less than 25,000 miles. They would have lasted more than 30,000 had I (and the 'engineer' who did the service) noticed that the alignment was out.photoclick - 2/19/2005 4:08 AM
Even though tires were regularly rotated/balanced dealer says that 18,000 miles is about uusual life for the 4 original Dunlops on my 350. My previous 2002 ML320 had same tires that were still going at 35,000. Dealer can't explain the difference. Would appreciate knowing if any others are having the same 350 experience?
Jim