What Kind of Tyres Should You Use on a Mercedes-Benz?
Giancarlo Perlas May 2, 2017
If you spend a considerable amount of money on a Mercedes-Benz car, you want to make sure it stays in good condition. A big part of this is ensuring you choose the right type of tyre for your vehicle. It’s true that there are many makes of tyres that you can use on a Mercedes-Benz, but that does not mean they all provide you with the same level of performance and safety.
Both of these considerations are very important, especially when you have other people in the car with you. If this is the case, you are responsible for their safety, as well as your own. This why it’s important to choose the right passenger car tyres for your Mercedes.
How do you know your Mercedes needs new tyres?
First let’s take a look at how you can tell you need to buy new tyres for your Mercedes.
- If the PSI reading has decreased by more than one since you last checked the pressure of your tyres. It’s important that you check tyre pressures at least once a month, so that you can spot any problems.
- If the tread on the tyres is seriously worn. As a general rule of thumb, the tread on a tyre should be no less than 2mm.
- If you can see any cracks in the rubber of the tyre.
- If you have done a lot of mileage in your Mercedes. The tyres on a new Mercedes are normally expected to last for 50,000 miles. If the vehicle you own has done this amount of mileage it’s a good idea to check the tyres, even if you are not sure when they were last replaced.
So, now you know when to change the tyres on your Mercedes. But, what type of tyre should you choose?
Choosing the right tyres for your Mercedes
You can choose to have tyres from any manufacturer fitted. However, it’s often a good idea to choose makes of tyre that have been recommended by Mercedes. This is because a recommendation is only provided if a tyre meets certain standards when it comes to performance, comfort and safety.
There is little point in having a high-performance car, like a Mercedes, if you do not invest in tyres which enable this performance to be optimized. Safety is of course an extremely high priority whenever you drive your car. Every driver likes to be comfortable when they are on the road, and to make sure their passengers are too. You can see why it often makes sense to invest in recommended tyres.
If you drive your Mercedes on a regular basis, you have to take responsibility for your own safety, and that of other road users. Tyres are an important part of car safety. Add considerations such as performance and comfort, and you can see why choosing the right replacement tyres at the right time is so important.
