What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Splits in rear tyres - what's the cause?

I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E350 Blu Tec Saloon new in April 2015. It has done 21,000 Miles including 3000 miles whilst towing a caravan. Due to pressure loss in a rear tyre, I went to specialist tyre repairer who discovered that both rear tyres had four or five splits on the inside walls approx three-inches long down to the canvass. Should I refer back to the Mercedes-Benz dealer?

Asked on 28 September 2016 by John Lloyd

Answered by Honest John
From driving over speed 'blister' humps. If you centre the car and straddle these humps to minimise the shock you tear up the inner shoulders of the tyres on the sloping sides of the humps. This type of hump is ridiculous. If drivers straddle them there is no need to slow down but the drivers wreck their tyres and could suffer a blowout on the motorway. The only people who benefit are the contractors who instal them.
Similar questions
I bought my Lexus IS220d (08 plate) four years ago with 40k miles on it and have now added 100k miles without much going wrong, Lexus customer services have been excellent throughout. I am now starting...
I'm hoping to buy a 2 or 3 year old Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible for low mileage, fair weather driving. I like the write ups for the 350 diesel engine but the sport suspension sounds hard and I want...
Can you recommend a reputable supplier of second hand wheels for my Mercedes-Benz E320? And how can I check the wheels are safe and fit correctly before I buy?
Related models
Distinctive, sharp looks. Excellent CDI diesels. Good motorway cruiser. Feels very well built.
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer