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The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C class. The vehicle was equipped with Continental sport tires, tires size 255/35/ZR18. The dot number was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The rear passenger's side tire was completely deflated. The defective tire was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a new tire was installed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 3/5/14
Catastrophic tire failure on new (500mi) Continental contisport3. Left front tire (225/40/ZR18).. on I-80 West end toll both. Souded like exposion, no potholes in ares per itr concession company.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The vehicle has Michelin Pilot sport tires, size 232/35/19 (na) in the front and size 265/30/19 (na) in the rear. The tires were underinflated by the dealer, which caused the vehicle to drive roughly. The vehicle has been to the dealer several times, but the failure has not been corrected. The failure mileage was 3,000.
- Inglewood, CA, USA
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- Tampa , FL, USA