Dan, The shop manager said the tires were wearing in a way that indicated it needed shocks? Does that make sense to you? I should probably get a second opinion on that too! A few weeks ago I drove the car and it was making a humming noise in the rear which was diagnosed by one mechanic as a bad wheel bearing. I took the car to a second mechanic who checked the car and said the wheel bearings were fine but it needed new tires which would fix the problem. The second mechanic had the car on a lift and showed me if you run your hands around the tire it has high spots which cause the noise. The car needed new tires so I had them installed today at Sams Club and the noise disappeared!! I am sure the front rims do need replacing because there was a very show leak from one of the tires that was coming from the bead. My daughter hit every pothole in NYC ! I had it remounted and it is fine for now. Thanks for the quick reply. Bob ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: dan penoff.com via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>Cc: dan penoff.com <d...@penoff.com>Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023, 12:20:56 PM EDTSubject: Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic Sport - Tire Recommendations *ADDED QUESTIONS* I would have questions as to how they determined that your rear shocks were bad. Shocks are rarely replaced on MBs, they can often go for 200k and still work properly.
If you want to be exact, check the part numbers on the front wheels and do an eBay search for them. Or, see if you can find a reputable wheel repair shop in your area. There's one in Tampa that can fix bent rims, weld, etc., etc., and guarantee their work as new. Last time I used them it was around $200/wheel which included refinishing. Anything you find used will likely need refinishing, and may not be true, either. -D ________________________________ From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Robert Koziak via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 10:52 AM To: Robert Koziak via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Robert Koziak <rkmerce...@aol.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic Sport - Tire Recommendations *ADDED QUESTIONS* Hi All, I had Continental Extreme Contact tires installed at Sam's Club a few minutes ago. They tested the sensors and they were fine but........ suggested I get two new front rims. New York City potholes took a toll on them and are slightly bent. In addition they said the rear shocks need replacement. They only do tire installments which gives them more creditability when making repair recommendations. The rims on the front and rear are different sizes. Any suggestions on where to purchase the front rims? Also I have been buying my parts from FPC Euro and they have quite a few choices for rear shocks. Thoughts on replacement shocks? Thanks! Bob K On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 03:03:21 PM EDT, Robert Koziak via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I went to Sams Club to verify my tires were there and confirm an installation appointment for next week. They said they will check the sensors when they install the tires. They have Schrader EZ Go Sensors (Generic-$40each)) that will fit my car if needed. They will not install customer provided sensors. Thanks,Bob On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 07:59:47 AM EDT, mitch--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Is Schrader 28214 the OE sensor? https://www.tpmsdirect.com/Mercedes_Benz_28214_TPMS_Relearn_Procedure_a/803.htm Assuming the tire guys can program the Schrader universal sensors, here's a metal valve stem for it: https://www.amazon.com/Schrader-34000-Aluminum-Clamp-Sensor/dp/B007NK2L66 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
