At
Plaza Motors Company, we think everything about your Mercedes automobile
is important, especially the tires. There are so many things about a
vehicle that are dependent on the tires. For example: how the car grips
the road; what sort of gas mileage it gets; and how safe are the
occupants in inclement weather?
Because
your comfort and safety are so important to us, we now offer tire
replacement for you Mercedes-Benz automobile. At Plaza Motors Company we
offer only those tires designed and recommended for your car by
Mercedes-Benz. The tires we offer are built exclusively for your
Mercedes and to Mercedes-Benz specifications. Don't take the risk of
aftermarket dealers selling the tires they have in stock. Get the right
tires for your Mercedes and drive with confidence. Of course, we install
your tires using only Mercedes-Benz Trained and Certified Technicians.
To
help you receive the maximum life and enjoyment from the tires on your
Mercedes-Benz, we offer these important tips for your Mercedes-Benz
tires:
Important Tips For Your Mercedes-Benz Tires
Tires
for your Mercedes-Benz are designed and built with great care to
provide thousands of miles of excellent service. To maximize this
benefit, you must ensure your tires are maintained properly. The most
important factors in tire care are:
- Proper inflation pressure
- Proper tire wear
- Good driving habits
- Proper vehicle loading
- Regular inspection
- Vehicle condition
The Benefit of Proper Inflation
With
the right amount of air pressure in your Mercedes tires, you will
achieve optimum tire performance. This means your tires will wear
longer, save fuel, and help prevent accidents. Of course, the "right
amount" of air pressure is specified by Mercedes-Benz and the tire
manufacturer, and could vary based on the Mercedes-Benz model you own
and whether the tires are on the front or the rear of your Mercedes.
It
is very difficult to tell just by looking at a radial tire whether it
is under-inflated. Failure to maintain proper inflation leads to rapid
and uneven tread wear on your tires, improper vehicle handling and
excessive heat build up (which may result in tire failure). Evidence of
air loss or repeated under-inflation requires the removal of the tires
from your Mercedes-Benz, and an expert inspection. As a courtesy to all
Plaza Motors Company service guests, we will check and correct the pressure
on the tires.
Inflation Tips
To
ensure your safety, it's important that Mercedes Owners check their
tire inflation pressure (including the inflation pressure of the spare
tire) at least once per month and before any long trip. To properly
check the pressure on your tires, the tire must be cold - that is,
before they have been driven more than one mile. If you must drive more
than a mile to add air to an under-inflated tire, be sure to measure the
pressure while the tire is cold and record the actual under-inflation
of each tire before you drive to properly inflate the tires.
Under-Inflation
When driving a vehicle with radial tires, it is difficult to always notice when a tire has lost air, or is near flat.
Even
though nothing is wrong with your Mercedes-Benz tires, they can lose
air. All tires lose air through the process of permeation, and
temperature changes can affect the rate at which tires lose air.
Generally speaking, your tires will lose more air in hot weather than
when it's cooler outside. Typically, a tire loses one or two pounds of
pressure each month during cold weather. Because the temperature is
always mild in Florida, we must live with the possibility that our tires
will deflate even faster.
Under-inflation
is the leading cause of tire failure, so it's important that you check
the pressure on your Mercedes-Benz tires on a regular basis.
Balance
An
unbalanced wheel and tire assembly may create an annoying vibration
when you drive your Mercedes-Benz on a smooth road. More importantly,
improperly balanced tires can and often does result in irregular tread
wear.
Tire Rotation
To
achieve a more uniform wear on all the tires on your Mercedes-Benz
automobile is the purpose of regularly rotating your tires. Remember to
refer to your Mercedes-Benz owner's manual to determine the recommended
mileage between rotations before rotating your tires. Of course, you can
rotate your tires sooner if you notice signs of irregular or uneven
wear.
It's
important to note that with any new tires, the first tire rotation is
the most important. Follow the Mercedes-Benz guidelines for tire
rotation and never wait until you notice uneven wear before having your
tires properly rotated. If you do notice uneven or irregular tire wear,
it's important that a Mercedes-Benz Certified Technician diagnose the
cause of the uneven wear prior to rotating the tires.
Inspection And Tire Rotation Service
At
Plaza Motors West we offer an exceptional value for the Mercedes Owner
when it's time for tire rotation. Our Inspection and Tire Rotation
Service includes all of the following services:
- Inspect battery and check electrolyte level
- Inspect windshield wiper inserts
- Service windshield washer system
- Inspect belts, hoses and undercarriage
- Inspect lights
- Inspect brakes
- Inspect and top off fluids
- Rotate tires and adjust pressure
As a convenience to Mercedes Owners, we accept online service reservations to inspect, repair or replace the tires or wheels on your Mercedes-Benz. To schedule these or any Mercedes submit a request and we will contact you with a quote and a confirmation within 2 business hours.
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