I dropped run flat tyres when I had to replace them after 3 years, because I found them to be noisy and insensitive, ie I thought it felt like I had a filter between the tyre and the road. So I went over to regular tyres (Pirelli PZero Nero), which I was very pleased with.
I prefer regular tires for their smoothness over run-flat tires and you get a spare tire that will go a longer distance. I notice Mercedes-Benz is returning to standard tires on some models.
Definitely regular tyres like the Michelin PS4s over RFs. They're more performant, comfortable and more safe. No point to compromise the daily experience just for the one tiny chance to run flat one day, especially when you have roadside assistance.
Regular, but my Mercedes’ doesn’t come with a spare. It’s a C43 and comes with run flat tires . Convenient but expensive. Also, I feel the run flats contribute to the “rough” feel of the suspension when driving on challenging surfaces, like cobblestone roads, gravel/rock covered roads, potholes, and speed bumps.
I have a CLS400 and have had 4 punctures with run flats in the last 3 years. I would definitely change to normal tyres purely from the cost of them. I am enjoying your channel.👍
I have several MB cars and definitely prefer the regular tires over the run-flat tires. The run-flat tires can't be repaired, so one nail and the tire is done. Also, if a tire goes flat on the road, it's better to change the tire so you are back in full service, instead of limping along to find a tire service center.
Great point! But if you change the spare tire - you won't be back in full service, as spare tire isn't designed to be used at full force. Also, if you blow the tires at night or in the middle of nowhere, you can still drive home if your car is equipped with the run-flats. You won't need to stop for a replacement or call AAA.
I prefer non-run flat tires though I don't have room for the spare. Instead of the spare, I have a DEF Tank. I do keep both a can of Fix-A-Flat Slime and 12V Air Compressor. In my opine, the ride on non run flats are superb unlike the run flats that are much rougher. I've had side-wall blow outs on my former Goodyear Eagle Run Flats. In New England, pot holes are part of every day life. Worse in the winter months. In the event I sustain a flat and it can't be field repaired by the can of Slime, I have AAA to bail me out.
Great videos. Yours is the first UA-cam channel to which I have subscribed. Ever. I hated runflats on my BMW 535. Ride was rough and loose and they really hampered performance. I replaced them with P-Zeros, shortly after I bought the car. Overall performance and handling improved drastically. Still, I traded for my CLS400 (w218). It came with the same P-Zeros. Thanks again for all you do, dude.
I just cleaned my wheels last week, and wondered about those extra holes, now I know! I used about 10 q-tips to clean them out they were Filthy! Good vide
I hate run flats and got rid of them even though my car has no spare. I carry a small air pump in case I get a leak so I can put in enough air to get to a garage or home - most flats are caused by relatively slow to moderate leaks rather than catastrophic damage.
I drive a brand new CLA180 (C118) bought in 2022, fitted with run-flat tires. Whenever my fuel tank is pumped full (at the point where it stops), I will be able to hear fuel sloshing noise coming from around the back seats whenever my car is moving and brought to a stop when I brake. I sent the vehicle back to the authorised dealer and spent almost 2 months of diagnosis w/o rectifying the issue. The only thing we concluded was that the vehicle is still safe to drive, and the sloshing noise is probably due to the sound revertibrating from the run-flat tires and they are harder than the regular tires. of course, this was just a plausible conjecture and would appreciate if you have any other insights to the noise issue I have mentioned.
Does it only happen when the tank is full? Then, the tire explanation would not stand because it should happen all the time regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. Also, try to drive a different, brand new CLA at the dealership with a full tank and see if there's the same sound as in your car.
@@MBZMaster thank you for your reply sir. yes you are correct to say that the sloshing noise can only be heard when the tank is full or almost full. once fuel drops by one bar from full the noise cannot be heard anymore. I did test out another cla180 of the same model and year of manufacture with a full tank, and indeed the noise is audible but not as loud as mine. when I sent my car to the AD workshop for diagnosis, they changed out the entire fuel tank of my brand-new car just to be sure it has nothing to do with the tank and the fuel line. Apparently, the noise issue still happens. then I found out from the manager that it is only recently cla180 is fitted and delivered with run-flat tires. we suspect every time the car brakes will send a huge amount of volume back and forth within the tank.
in fact, the AD honestly told me that this is the first time someone feedback to them about the noise. they themselves are also not aware of such a noise issue. however, I read on the internet that there are indeed quite a few drivers affected with the same problem as mine around the world, and they are not necessarily cla model. by the way, I seldom turn on the music when I drive. therefore the sloshing noise could be heard clearly by me.
I prefer regular tires over the run flat. I had run flat tires once and it made the car ride like the wheels were welded to the frame. And they are known to break wheels under certain circumstances. Also, shops in my state cannot legally repair a run flat tire.
Run flats wear faster. But on a very cold night, i got to my destination with no problem when my tire was punctured! Lease? Get run flats and be certain the tires are covered. Buying? Get regular tires. And cover those with a warranty as well!
I prefere regular tyres to run flats 1, cost issue 2, availability issue 3, convenience issue (you get a puncture on the bank Holiday and you then have to wait until the store opens to fix it) Regards Brian from England
I prefer regulars for the summer, but run-flats for winter. I do not want to be stuck on a mountain, with no cellular service, in the dark, in -20 degrees Celsius.
I agree with all negative comments with regards to run flat tires.... my largest complaint is that you can not patch run flats tires... if you live within a huge metroplotain city, where there is constant construction, you will have nails screws and sharp objects constantly puncturing tires... I have Pirelli scorpion tires currently on my mercedes and for the money, the best!
I just bought a 2016 Cla200 shooting brake amg line. Could you advise what type of product should be used to maintain the seats..? They feel like leather with alcantara mixture.. thank you!!
Don't spray the seat, instead spray the fabric cleaner onto the soft bristle brush. Scrub gently. Don't let the seat soak. Make sure to dry vacuum after finished.
Bought a 2015 C250 a year ago and removed the RF's a month later. I'm running Falken Azenis FK510. Great tyre especially on Irish roads where it's wet every other day.
I’m a new Mercedes-Benz owner and by the way now I know the thrill about this machines I love it!!! But when the time for new tires came around I read about it and the majority of people went with the regular tires than the run flats, also a spare tire and Jack are available for your Benz online, the run flats people said the ride was not comfortable and the tires didn’t last at All!!!
@@MBZMaster just subscribed and great vlogs. Will be good to also talk about how to convert from run-flat back to regular tires ( and converting the truck space to fit a spare when not originally designed with 1 - for GLC) 💪
Good video! keep making them more often and cover the basics more often for the novice folks like me. I have a question. I have a 2018 GLA 250. When I lock the car, I need to use the key. How can I lock the car without using the key? As for other cars, I can push the lock button when I get out of the car before closing the door.
My Mercedes-Maybach came with Goodyear F1 Asymmetrical 2 SCT RunonFlat as OEM. These are the first run flats I have had on a sedan. The car is quiet...as quite as my two other S-Class sedans. I expected the double pane acoustic glass and better insulation would make the Maybach quieter, but the RunonFlat tires are probably the reason it is not. When it comes time to replace tires, I am getting the same tires my other cars have (Continenetal ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus). I am sure they will improve performance, increase mileage, reduce noise, and make the car quieter...as it should be. Besides, the Contis are less than half the cost and come with a better warranty (complimentary 3-year roadside assistance). The only potential plus I see for the Goodyears is that they are made in Germany. The Contis are made in Portugal (for the front tires) and Romania for the rear tires). I would trust German manufacturing to have better QC than Portugal and Romania.
@@MBZMaster I hear ya, and I would but I am schist out of luck. There is no place to put a spare...not even a donut. If I change to Contis on the Mercedes-Maybach, I will have to keep one of those "Fix-a-Flat" cans in the trunk where a spare should be or depend on Roadside Assistance (either through tire warranty or AAA). At least with the other two S-Classes, I have a donut spare just in case. I technically have a full spare for one car...20" AMG rims...but it stays in the garage. Actually, it is the original rim that came with the car. I hit a pothole (winter so didn't see it as it was filled with blackened snow) that cracked the rim. It was a hairline crack that was originally missed but the rim became useless as tire pressure kept going down necessitating refilling air every 1-2 weeks. Such a small crack could be repaired easily by specialists, but the closest rim specialist was over 6 hours away. I called the dealer to get a replacement rim while I sent the broken one out for repair and got a quote for something like $2500 for a single rim...or was it $4k? Whatever, it was a lot for a single rim, so I ended going eBay and getting one in great condition (not even curb rash) for $900 pulled from another car. I eventually got my cracked rim repaired for $200 so I have that as a spare in the garage in case another rim ever gets damaged.
Can we talk about air pressures , im buying a 2017 e class estate with AMG 20" rims , I have OCD regarding psi lol ,, Id love to know what i should be setting the tires to ,,, Al the best to you from the UK .. Roland
There are 2 spots for tire pressure reference - inside the gas flap and in the middle pillar. You should reference to the sticker attached to the middle A-Pillar, because that sticker came with the actual tires installed on your car. I touched a little about it in this video ua-cam.com/video/ZINBuQM-icI/v-deo.html . Also get a portable tire inflator that I demoed in this video ua-cam.com/video/ZINBuQM-icI/v-deo.html or here ua-cam.com/video/GQ301csZack/v-deo.html
I prefer regular tires and since the car isn't designed to car a spare I carry an air compressor. I bought it off Amazon, it's quick & gets power from the cigarette lighter plugin. It also has an led display that can automatically stop at a pre-defined psi. So far I've only had to use it once. However since I use regular tires the tire shop that swaps out my snow tires to/from summer tires forgets to sets the car's maintenance settings... So while driving home I get erroneous low pressure messages. This is a quick adjustment since the car defaults back to runflats. A minor inconvenience cause I prefer to save the additional $400 by not using a MB dealership but go to a shop that only does tires.
I prefer the regular spare tire. Having the spare tire in the trunk would add extra security. I hate the run-flat tire because replacing the tire is more complicated. It is not like I call AAA and replace the tire within a short period of time. Unfortunately, when I was buying my car, the salesperson did not mention it and I did not check the trunk.
Depending on the time and location, being immobilized, calling and waiting for AAA is not as secure, as being able to drive home without the stopping. Plus, the spare tire is a temporary anyway, not intended for hard use.
Run flats are more expensive, do not perform to the level of standard tires, require the driver to slow down when punctured, and need replacement when damaged as they cannot be repaired. The only gain is that the driver does not have to change to a spare. To lose the benefits of standard tires for this small benefit seems ludicrous to me.
Wait. Thats why my GLC was skipping at speed, no matter how slight the change in road surface on a curve? Why didnt the MB service know that! [rhet] I now have a newer GLC with regular tires. No skipping! Wow!! Run flats for 4 years with that problem!!!!
I bought a 2006 SLK55 AMG last year 55000km.... original brakes I think, beginning to get a little squealing from the front disks, would you suggest replacement with Metalic or Ceramic pads.
I prefer the regular tires. My new E came with run flats and no spare, but I will swap it out with regular ones once they wear out. For one they are much less expensive and two the ride is better with non run flats and three there are very few options with run flats and good luck in finding one in certain parts of the country (you can wait for days). The run flats will only run about 50 miles anyway once flat and most likely cannot be repaired. I can most likely repair my regular tire so that is a plus. And 50 miles on a run flat is nothing. I need a whole lot more especially when towing. I run the regular tires on my ML and C class and have had zero issues to date (500K plus). With the E class I will carry a tire pump and a patch kit. These cheap patch kits have gotten me by in the past. I just pull the nail or screw out and insert the patch and re-fill. Then the next time it's in for service I'll have them fix it properly with a patch from the inside which lasts the life of the tire.
Good point! I'm planning to make a video to discuss cons and pros of both, because Run-Flats also have some major advantages as well as the regular tires. Also, there are different types of Run-Flats, so stay tuned!
Regular tyres for me, l carry a compressor in the trunk and no spare, gives me more stowage. I use repair plugs, Mercedes compressor is useless, so is the wheel wrench. I carry a tension wrench (140Nm) and My metric socket (rounded corners) with short extention and long bar. I don't use slime or other sealants because l don't want to compromise my inflation sensors in the tyres, l want to monitor tyre pressures after a plug repair.
The only benefit to a run flat is just that. Otherwise, they’re more expensive and noisier than regular tires. As soon as the RF on my Mercedes are spent, I’ll get an emergency tire repair kit and switch to better tires.
@@MBZMaster sure but, if you take care of your tires and don’t drive on them when they’re bald the chances of getting a blow out are minimal. I’ve been driving for 45 years now and have only had one blow out while driving. There were a few instances of finding nails in the tires but I had the mixed before they went flat. How many actual blowouts have you had while driving? Additionally, no tire can protect against sidewall cuts. You can’t drive on RFs is the sidewall is cut.
I'm fortunate not to have many blowouts - only a few. But my wife just had 2 in one month of December, lol! But she managed to drive all the way home both times.
Another great MB video! I have a question please: The Napa leather seats on my 2018 GLS550 are getting very dry and cracking. I'm afraid of clogging up the ventilation holes in the leather by using the wrong leather conditioner..so can you please recommend one to me that is safe? And can you also recommend something to color the seats black again that won't stain my clothes? Thanks again for all your knowledge! 😉👍
First advise is don't use the microfiber cloth, that people like to use, because it's abrasive and damages the leather over time. Just use the damp cloth with some mild leather care agents. And secondly, after you finish, make sure to wipe the seats with a dry cloth. Don't leave them wet. Make sure the leather does not become soaked, because it will become rough and easy to crack.
@@MBZMaster Thank you my friend. Can you tell me what brand of leather care agents you use? There are so many brands and they all say they are the best..but with your vast experience I'm sure you have found which truly are the best for MB. Take care!
I have a problem and today is December 1st and is a sunday, tomorrow ill be calling a tire shop the dealer gave me the information!!! The issue is: now i have a 2021 GLC 43 and the front tires skips the dealer told me there’s nothing wrong with the SUV and because they are wide it will always do that!!! I love the suv and i want to keep it for a while but now….. the phone call is to replace the front tires for the same brand and style wich they are Continental contisport all season…. the tires are 4 years old but new! The rear will not be changed!!! Should i get a different brand? And pay out of my pocket for the rear tires? Or should i get those for free and see if the car gets better? What should i do?
I didn’t know keeep it up bro 😎🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿😎👍🏿. I love my Mercedes an I remember this on my 300-400$ break job rotors an pads drilled wholes yes an that’s makes perfect sense. 😎🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿. But I haven’t had an break issues in like 3-4yrs since then.
Run flats have a definite advantage but on my old 2016 328i I felt all of the bumps and cracks in the road. Can I perform a B service at home if I want to save some money?
MB Run-flats are not as rough as BMW's, it's a different Run-Flat tire technology. Of course you can do the service yourself, but FYI, Service B is not just an oil change. I still recommend to have a professional. Maybe not MB dealer, but someone specializing with MB cars. But if you feel confident, you can definitely do it yourself!
Sidewall stiffness is important to comfort and handling. I prefer a regular tire, not a run-flat tire that has sidewalls that are reinforced to - - run flat - - at the expense of comfort and handling.
As always you are a máster of MB. Thanks for all the hidden secretos. I have a 2018 C43 with run flash. They are not as comfortable as air. In your opinion what is better for MB paint protection ?
I would say Regular tyres. My reason for this is that I had 2 MB with expensive alloys both had run flat tyres after a few months accidentally going over pot holes in the night I ending up with cracked alloys and that with both cars, very expensive to replace.
Happy Newyear Your channel awesome Canyou discuss back up camera issues I have 2 ,2015 glk250 my wife bought me so in return I bought her one because we enjoyed the small suv ,wondering if you could do A brief discussion on them I love the run flats but I think the 20in rims are suscetable to
Great information! Really appreciate the info on the valve cap!!! But can you buy spare? And is it 10$ each😅? My friend was told by Merc to change his tyres after 25000kms? Is this normal? I thought they run 50000!
No to run flats, Changed mine out to regular tires. Ya run flats can get you to the garage on a flat…… but then you need buy a new tire, Use AAA or auto club service also carry a small air pump and patch kit
I’ve had run flat tires, Bridgestone Turanza T-05, for two years on my 2020 CLA 250 , so far ,great tires, bullet proof!!! Driven all over Florida ! At first I was weary, but have gained a lot of confidence in them. 15,000 miles on them and they look new! They can be noisy , depending on the road surface , but not that annoying. And new roads, are totally quiet! If I have a flat, I’ll call Mercedes or AAA. Love the Mercedes too! Getting 40.3 MPG on road trip!
That's great! By the way, if you have flat tire on the Run-Flat. You don't need to call anyone. You can still drive for 50 miles at the speed of no more than 50 mph, even if your tire has 0 psi.
I prefer run flat tyres. Knowing I will always reach safety and not be left at the side of the road gives complete peace of mind. I've noticed there's a big difference in comfort between different run flat tyre brands. My GLC was supplied by Mercedes with Pirelli summer tyres which I thought were ok. When they were due to be replaced my Mercedes service centre recommended Goodyear intermediate tyres so I listened to their advice. Immediately I noticed how much more comfortable and grippy they are. The Pirelli's are very harsh by comparison. The wear seems also to be be a lot better.
I have a question for you. I have 40k miles on my C300 4Matic, do you think the Brumeister system is covered under warranty, I still have no sound in my audio. I haven't wanted to mess with it myself seeing as it could be a fuse, an amp or something else....
The warranty is 4 years or 50,000 miles - whichever comes first. So, as far as mileage you're Ok, but you have to check the year, or when the car was originally sold. But it's probably as simple as checking fuses.
@@MBZMaster thank you so much. I have had the car 2 1/2 years and it's 5 YEARS old I bought it from a Custom foreign dealer outright it had only 9k miles on it. Its really gorgeous dark blue I customized it. It's the sports edition.
@MBZ Master Do you know which models come with the Burmeister AND sub woofer set up? I specially told the MB dealer that i want the loudest and bassist system they have. Well neither my 2017 nor 2020 GLCs have the sub woofer. But i hear other models do have the subwoofer. I am not a fan of allowing aftermarket techs touch a brand new car that i intend to return the way i got it.
Runflats! If you once had a puncture on your way to an important appointment and arrived in time with clean hands you will never go without. I have runflats on all cars as both have mixed tire width.
if you hit a pot hole with quality steel belted radials, you will PROBABLY be OK. If you hit one with run flats, very likely you will get a blow out. That being said, with the run flats you don't have to stop & change the tire, and since you don't have a spare (likely) that's a good thing, but you will need to buy new tire and often NOT covered by road hazard warranty. As a 71 year old driver who drives at night often, between the two choices I'd rather not change tires on the NJ Turnpike at midnight. You will go through more tires with run flats, definitely!!!!!
@@MBZMaster so these are wheel WITH black accent, correct? Just wanna make sure coz I am not sure what 'wheel accent' really means on their configure page.
I prefer regular tyres over run flats, even the MOE ones, I changed my OEM 20" run flat rims/tyres for OEM 18" rims and Dunlop MO Sport Maxx RT2 tyres, so much quieter and no nasty bangs when going over potholes.
@@MBZMaster Absolutely, rear 20" 275/30 replaced with 18" 275/40 and front 20" 245/35 replaced with 18" 245/45 which are all virtually identical in circumference.
Id rather the regular tires, the run flats are so hard in the sidewall there is no shock absorption if you hit a pot hole or severe bump. Bent wheels and damaged suspension components ate the result. If you can change a flat tire get the run-flats. I don't like the ride with run-flats
I dropped run flat tyres when I had to replace them after 3 years, because I found them to be noisy and insensitive, ie I thought it felt like I had a filter between the tyre and the road. So I went over to regular tyres (Pirelli PZero Nero), which I was very pleased with.
"...and I stole dis chop sticks" 🤣🤣👏👏
I prefer regular tires for their smoothness over run-flat tires and you get a spare tire that will go a longer distance. I notice Mercedes-Benz is returning to standard tires on some models.
It's always delightful to watch your blog. This time I learned mistirous holes in Mercedes rims and Miki mouse excitement idea. Thanks.
Definitely regular tyres like the Michelin PS4s over RFs. They're more performant, comfortable and more safe. No point to compromise the daily experience just for the one tiny chance to run flat one day, especially when you have roadside assistance.
Regular, but my Mercedes’ doesn’t come with a spare. It’s a C43 and comes with run flat tires . Convenient but expensive. Also, I feel the run flats contribute to the “rough” feel of the suspension when driving on challenging surfaces, like cobblestone roads, gravel/rock covered roads, potholes, and speed bumps.
I have a CLS400 and have had 4 punctures with run flats in the last 3 years. I would definitely change to normal tyres purely from the cost of them. I am enjoying your channel.👍
Great point!
I have several MB cars and definitely prefer the regular tires over the run-flat tires. The run-flat tires can't be repaired, so one nail and the tire is done. Also, if a tire goes flat on the road, it's better to change the tire so you are back in full service, instead of limping along to find a tire service center.
Great point! But if you change the spare tire - you won't be back in full service, as spare tire isn't designed to be used at full force. Also, if you blow the tires at night or in the middle of nowhere, you can still drive home if your car is equipped with the run-flats. You won't need to stop for a replacement or call AAA.
Run flats can actually be repaired, I had one tyre vulcanized and it worked fine thereafter.
You can have the run flats repaired....I have had it done with great success.
Prefer regular tyres...less noise
I prefer non-run flat tires though I don't have room for the spare. Instead of the spare, I have a DEF Tank. I do keep both a can of Fix-A-Flat Slime and 12V Air Compressor.
In my opine, the ride on non run flats are superb unlike the run flats that are much rougher. I've had side-wall blow outs on my former Goodyear Eagle Run Flats. In New England, pot holes are part of every day life. Worse in the winter months.
In the event I sustain a flat and it can't be field repaired by the can of Slime, I have AAA to bail me out.
I switched from run flat to regular tires and am much happier with the ride.
Just make sure you have a spare tire in the car.
Definitely the regular tires. Love your channel by the way!
Great videos. Yours is the first UA-cam channel to which I have subscribed. Ever. I hated runflats on my BMW 535. Ride was rough and loose and they really hampered performance. I replaced them with P-Zeros, shortly after I bought the car. Overall performance and handling improved drastically. Still, I traded for my CLS400 (w218). It came with the same P-Zeros. Thanks again for all you do, dude.
Welcome aboard!
Agreed..everytime i go to firestone or a tire shop they replace my benz valve cap with a generic one😥
I just cleaned my wheels last week, and wondered about those extra holes, now I know! I used about 10 q-tips to clean them out they were Filthy! Good vide
I always enjoy your videos.
I hate run flats and got rid of them even though my car has no spare. I carry a small air pump in case I get a leak so I can put in enough air to get to a garage or home - most flats are caused by relatively slow to moderate leaks rather than catastrophic damage.
Excellent videos and educational tips. Keep up the great work. Learned a lot from your unique tips.👍💪
I drive a brand new CLA180 (C118) bought in 2022, fitted with run-flat tires. Whenever my fuel tank is pumped full (at the point where it stops), I will be able to hear fuel sloshing noise coming from around the back seats whenever my car is moving and brought to a stop when I brake. I sent the vehicle back to the authorised dealer and spent almost 2 months of diagnosis w/o rectifying the issue. The only thing we concluded was that the vehicle is still safe to drive, and the sloshing noise is probably due to the sound revertibrating from the run-flat tires and they are harder than the regular tires. of course, this was just a plausible conjecture and would appreciate if you have any other insights to the noise issue I have mentioned.
Does it only happen when the tank is full? Then, the tire explanation would not stand because it should happen all the time regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. Also, try to drive a different, brand new CLA at the dealership with a full tank and see if there's the same sound as in your car.
@@MBZMaster thank you for your reply sir. yes you are correct to say that the sloshing noise can only be heard when the tank is full or almost full. once fuel drops by one bar from full the noise cannot be heard anymore. I did test out another cla180 of the same model and year of manufacture with a full tank, and indeed the noise is audible but not as loud as mine. when I sent my car to the AD workshop for diagnosis, they changed out the entire fuel tank of my brand-new car just to be sure it has nothing to do with the tank and the fuel line. Apparently, the noise issue still happens. then I found out from the manager that it is only recently cla180 is fitted and delivered with run-flat tires. we suspect every time the car brakes will send a huge amount of volume back and forth within the tank.
in fact, the AD honestly told me that this is the first time someone feedback to them about the noise. they themselves are also not aware of such a noise issue. however, I read on the internet that there are indeed quite a few drivers affected with the same problem as mine around the world, and they are not necessarily cla model. by the way, I seldom turn on the music when I drive. therefore the sloshing noise could be heard clearly by me.
Regular tires.. Great video, Thank you!!
I prefer regular tires over the run flat. I had run flat tires once and it made the car ride like the wheels were welded to the frame. And they are known to break wheels under certain circumstances. Also, shops in my state cannot legally repair a run flat tire.
Run flats wear faster. But on a very cold night, i got to my destination with no problem when my tire was punctured!
Lease? Get run flats and be certain the tires are covered. Buying? Get regular tires. And cover those with a warranty as well!
Great point!
I'm happy I found this channel
Regular caps, great video!
You have a much wider selection of regular tires to select for your particular Mercedes Benz and the area and type of driving you do.
Great video, Master! Regular tires over run-flat, on my 320SL/R129, S212, A220. Always.
My two Mercedes cars run on regular tires... and they both have a real spare tire... it makes the difference.
I prefere regular tyres to run flats
1, cost issue
2, availability issue
3, convenience issue (you get a puncture on the bank Holiday and you then have to wait until the store opens to fix it)
Regards Brian from England
Nice car! I miss the smaller wheels of the older model Mercedes. The low profile tires are very susceptible to damage.
True! You have to be more careful with low-profiles, but they do provide much better handling and better grip on the road.
Run flats preferred
@@MBZMaster Very True!
@RossJamesP Can switching out the low profiles to the smaller wheels be considered?
You can get replacement valves made from better materials than the originals with the rubber seal inside.
Happy new year welcome back
Happy New Year! I'm going to make 2022 much more productive, so stay tuned!
I prefer regulars for the summer, but run-flats for winter. I do not want to be stuck on a mountain, with no cellular service, in the dark, in -20 degrees Celsius.
Make sure to maintain the proper tire pressure, when using the run-flats in cold climate.
@@MBZMaster Why?
Run flats are known to drop pressure during the sudden temperate changes. So check pressure more often than normally.
I agree with all negative comments with regards to run flat tires.... my largest complaint is that you can not patch run flats tires... if you live within a huge metroplotain city, where there is constant construction, you will have nails screws and sharp objects constantly puncturing tires... I have Pirelli scorpion tires currently on my mercedes and for the money, the best!
I just bought a 2016 Cla200 shooting brake amg line. Could you advise what type of product should be used to maintain the seats..? They feel like leather with alcantara mixture.. thank you!!
Don't spray the seat, instead spray the fabric cleaner onto the soft bristle brush. Scrub gently. Don't let the seat soak. Make sure to dry vacuum after finished.
Yes I like the video is very much informative
Bought a 2015 C250 a year ago and removed the RF's a month later. I'm running Falken Azenis FK510. Great tyre especially on Irish roads where it's wet every other day.
Very nice! Just make sure to have a spare tire, since you replaced your RFs.
@@MBZMaster I always carry a rescue wheel 👍
I’m a new Mercedes-Benz owner and by the way now I know the thrill about this machines I love it!!! But when the time for new tires came around I read about it and the majority of people went with the regular tires than the run flats, also a spare tire and Jack are available for your Benz online, the run flats people said the ride was not comfortable and the tires didn’t last at All!!!
I plan to make a video discussing that subject, so stay tuned!
@@MBZMaster just subscribed and great vlogs. Will be good to also talk about how to convert from run-flat back to regular tires ( and converting the truck space to fit a spare when not originally designed with 1 - for GLC) 💪
Good video! keep making them more often and cover the basics more often for the novice folks like me. I have a question. I have a 2018 GLA 250. When I lock the car, I need to use the key. How can I lock the car without using the key? As for other cars, I can push the lock button when I get out of the car before closing the door.
Maybe that car doesn't have the Keyless Go option, which is not a Standard equipment. But it may have a Keyless Start (without Keyless Go).
It's better to not use the keyless go!
Definitely miss the full size spare MB used to equip. My w220 has it,but my w221 doesn't. Regular tire gets my vote over run flats.
My Mercedes-Maybach came with Goodyear F1 Asymmetrical 2 SCT RunonFlat as OEM. These are the first run flats I have had on a sedan. The car is quiet...as quite as my two other S-Class sedans. I expected the double pane acoustic glass and better insulation would make the Maybach quieter, but the RunonFlat tires are probably the reason it is not. When it comes time to replace tires, I am getting the same tires my other cars have (Continenetal ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus). I am sure they will improve performance, increase mileage, reduce noise, and make the car quieter...as it should be. Besides, the Contis are less than half the cost and come with a better warranty (complimentary 3-year roadside assistance). The only potential plus I see for the Goodyears is that they are made in Germany. The Contis are made in Portugal (for the front tires) and Romania for the rear tires). I would trust German manufacturing to have better QC than Portugal and Romania.
If you replace the run-flat tires, make sure to buy the spare tire, as your car probably doesn't have it.
@@MBZMaster I hear ya, and I would but I am schist out of luck. There is no place to put a spare...not even a donut. If I change to Contis on the Mercedes-Maybach, I will have to keep one of those "Fix-a-Flat" cans in the trunk where a spare should be or depend on Roadside Assistance (either through tire warranty or AAA).
At least with the other two S-Classes, I have a donut spare just in case. I technically have a full spare for one car...20" AMG rims...but it stays in the garage. Actually, it is the original rim that came with the car. I hit a pothole (winter so didn't see it as it was filled with blackened snow) that cracked the rim. It was a hairline crack that was originally missed but the rim became useless as tire pressure kept going down necessitating refilling air every 1-2 weeks. Such a small crack could be repaired easily by specialists, but the closest rim specialist was over 6 hours away. I called the dealer to get a replacement rim while I sent the broken one out for repair and got a quote for something like $2500 for a single rim...or was it $4k? Whatever, it was a lot for a single rim, so I ended going eBay and getting one in great condition (not even curb rash) for $900 pulled from another car. I eventually got my cracked rim repaired for $200 so I have that as a spare in the garage in case another rim ever gets damaged.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Can we talk about air pressures , im buying a 2017 e class estate with AMG 20" rims , I have OCD regarding psi lol ,,
Id love to know what i should be setting the tires to ,,,
Al the best to you from the UK ..
Roland
There are 2 spots for tire pressure reference - inside the gas flap and in the middle pillar. You should reference to the sticker attached to the middle A-Pillar, because that sticker came with the actual tires installed on your car. I touched a little about it in this video ua-cam.com/video/ZINBuQM-icI/v-deo.html . Also get a portable tire inflator that I demoed in this video ua-cam.com/video/ZINBuQM-icI/v-deo.html or here ua-cam.com/video/GQ301csZack/v-deo.html
I have regular tyres fitted, and have just replace the whole set. I find that the ride and handling of the car is better.
I prefer regular tires and since the car isn't designed to car a spare I carry an air compressor. I bought it off Amazon, it's quick & gets power from the cigarette lighter plugin. It also has an led display that can automatically stop at a pre-defined psi. So far I've only had to use it once. However since I use regular tires the tire shop that swaps out my snow tires to/from summer tires forgets to sets the car's maintenance settings... So while driving home I get erroneous low pressure messages. This is a quick adjustment since the car defaults back to runflats. A minor inconvenience cause I prefer to save the additional $400 by not using a MB dealership but go to a shop that only does tires.
You can reset the new tire pressure settings yourself. I think I showed how to do it in this video: bit.ly/MBZM-VM2
I prefer the regular spare tire. Having the spare tire in the trunk would add extra security. I hate the run-flat tire because replacing the tire is more complicated. It is not like I call AAA and replace the tire within a short period of time. Unfortunately, when I was buying my car, the salesperson did not mention it and I did not check the trunk.
Depending on the time and location, being immobilized, calling and waiting for AAA is not as secure, as being able to drive home without the stopping. Plus, the spare tire is a temporary anyway, not intended for hard use.
Run flats are more expensive, do not perform to the level of standard tires, require the driver to slow down when punctured, and need replacement when damaged as they cannot be repaired. The only gain is that the driver does not have to change to a spare. To lose the benefits of standard tires for this small benefit seems ludicrous to me.
Interesting points, I prefer regular tyres, not as noisy and the skipping problem of glc
Wait. Thats why my GLC was skipping at speed, no matter how slight the change in road surface on a curve? Why didnt the MB service know that! [rhet] I now have a newer GLC with regular tires. No skipping! Wow!! Run flats for 4 years with that problem!!!!
On another note, do u experience an occasional clang in the front when maneuvering while parking? Especially in a tight space?
I hate the run flat tires on our Mercedes. They are rougher riding than the regular ones.
I bought a 2006 SLK55 AMG last year 55000km.... original brakes I think, beginning to get a little squealing from the front disks, would you suggest replacement with Metalic or Ceramic pads.
Don't get Ceramics, unless you seriously want to race it. Ceramics need to be used hard, otherwise they will misbehave and squeal badly...
Regular tyres in Aus, we live in cities, so have support if you get a flat… country towns not so much!
I prefer the regular tires. My new E came with run flats and no spare, but I will swap it out with regular ones once they wear out. For one they are much less expensive and two the ride is better with non run flats and three there are very few options with run flats and good luck in finding one in certain parts of the country (you can wait for days). The run flats will only run about 50 miles anyway once flat and most likely cannot be repaired. I can most likely repair my regular tire so that is a plus. And 50 miles on a run flat is nothing. I need a whole lot more especially when towing. I run the regular tires on my ML and C class and have had zero issues to date (500K plus). With the E class I will carry a tire pump and a patch kit. These cheap patch kits have gotten me by in the past. I just pull the nail or screw out and insert the patch and re-fill. Then the next time it's in for service I'll have them fix it properly with a patch from the inside which lasts the life of the tire.
Good point! I'm planning to make a video to discuss cons and pros of both, because Run-Flats also have some major advantages as well as the regular tires. Also, there are different types of Run-Flats, so stay tuned!
Regular tyres for me, l carry a compressor in the trunk and no spare, gives me more stowage.
I use repair plugs, Mercedes compressor is useless, so is the wheel wrench.
I carry a tension wrench (140Nm) and My metric socket (rounded corners) with short extention and long bar.
I don't use slime or other sealants because l don't want to compromise my inflation sensors in the tyres, l want to monitor tyre pressures after a plug repair.
Great informational video. Thanks.
Sorry. By the way. Great channel. Love all episodes. Happy new Year from Toronto.
Happy new year!
The only benefit to a run flat is just that. Otherwise, they’re more expensive and noisier than regular tires. As soon as the RF on my Mercedes are spent, I’ll get an emergency tire repair kit and switch to better tires.
Isn't it beneficial not to get stuck in the middle of the road, when you have blown tire? So you can still drive 50 miles/ 50 mph.
@@MBZMaster sure but, if you take care of your tires and don’t drive on them when they’re bald the chances of getting a blow out are minimal. I’ve been driving for 45 years now and have only had one blow out while driving. There were a few instances of finding nails in the tires but I had the mixed before they went flat. How many actual blowouts have you had while driving? Additionally, no tire can protect against sidewall cuts. You can’t drive on RFs is the sidewall is cut.
I'm fortunate not to have many blowouts - only a few. But my wife just had 2 in one month of December, lol! But she managed to drive all the way home both times.
Regular tires all the way, never run-flats. Currently running Michelins.
Another great MB video! I have a question please: The Napa leather seats on my 2018 GLS550 are getting very dry and cracking. I'm afraid of clogging up the ventilation holes in the leather by using the wrong leather conditioner..so can you please recommend one to me that is safe? And can you also recommend something to color the seats black again that won't stain my clothes? Thanks again for all your knowledge! 😉👍
First advise is don't use the microfiber cloth, that people like to use, because it's abrasive and damages the leather over time. Just use the damp cloth with some mild leather care agents. And secondly, after you finish, make sure to wipe the seats with a dry cloth. Don't leave them wet. Make sure the leather does not become soaked, because it will become rough and easy to crack.
@@MBZMaster Thank you my friend. Can you tell me what brand of leather care agents you use? There are so many brands and they all say they are the best..but with your vast experience I'm sure you have found which truly are the best for MB. Take care!
@@Nightbird. I don't have a preference. Any which has a good deal, which is mild and water-based will do.
@@MBZMaster Thank you!
I have a problem and today is December 1st and is a sunday, tomorrow ill be calling a tire shop the dealer gave me the information!!! The issue is: now i have a 2021 GLC 43 and the front tires skips the dealer told me there’s nothing wrong with the SUV and because they are wide it will always do that!!! I love the suv and i want to keep it for a while but now….. the phone call is to replace the front tires for the same brand and style wich they are Continental contisport all season…. the tires are 4 years old but new! The rear will not be changed!!! Should i get a different brand? And pay out of my pocket for the rear tires? Or should i get those for free and see if the car gets better? What should i do?
Definitely, get them for free, and see if there's an improvement before spending any money.
@ But how about the rear? They are not changing them!!! Is ok to change just the front? And thanks 🙏🏻
Sure, as long as your problem is solved.
I didn’t know keeep it up bro 😎🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿😎👍🏿. I love my Mercedes an I remember this on my 300-400$ break job rotors an pads drilled wholes yes an that’s makes perfect sense. 😎🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿. But I haven’t had an break issues in like 3-4yrs since then.
I took the run flats of my 20
Inch rims on this video that’s my actual car
Did you replace them with bicycle tires?
Yea electric tyres cars buzzing
Run flats have a definite advantage but on my old 2016 328i I felt all of the bumps and cracks in the road. Can I perform a B service at home if I want to save some money?
MB Run-flats are not as rough as BMW's, it's a different Run-Flat tire technology. Of course you can do the service yourself, but FYI, Service B is not just an oil change. I still recommend to have a professional. Maybe not MB dealer, but someone specializing with MB cars. But if you feel confident, you can definitely do it yourself!
I prefer regular tires because they give a smoother and quieter ride
Happy holidays much respect to you and yours‼️ 🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈
Happy holidays!
Sidewall stiffness is important to comfort and handling. I prefer a regular tire, not a run-flat tire that has sidewalls that are reinforced to - - run flat - - at the expense of comfort and handling.
The run flat tires seem to make a lot of noise did anyone change these out to regular tires and was there a difference?
As always you are a máster of MB. Thanks for all the hidden secretos. I have a 2018 C43 with run flash. They are not as comfortable as air.
In your opinion what is better for MB paint protection ?
I like Cilajet, but there are lots of choices..
I replaced one runflat tire.
450 gl 2011 came with the car..
Wasnt the car designed to run on them?
You can drive on a run-flat 50 miles at 50 mph; therefore, you can get home safely on a fully blown tire.
I bought my mb used and it didn’t have the run flat tires so I wish I knew from experience which is better between regular and run flat tires 🤷🏻♀️
I would say Regular tyres. My reason for this is that I had 2 MB with expensive alloys both had run flat tyres after a few months accidentally going over pot holes in the night I ending up with cracked alloys and that with both cars, very expensive to replace.
The reason I asked this question is I'm planning to make a video to compare both, so stay tuned!
Happy Newyear Your channel awesome Canyou discuss back up camera issues I have 2 ,2015 glk250 my wife bought me so in return I bought her one because we enjoyed the small suv ,wondering if you could do A brief discussion on them I love the run flats but I think the 20in rims are suscetable to
Happy new year! What's the problem with your backup camera?
Regular tires for sure!
Great information! Really appreciate the info on the valve cap!!! But can you buy spare? And is it 10$ each😅? My friend was told by Merc to change his tyres after 25000kms? Is this normal? I thought they run 50000!
No, it's not normal, but it depends how and where he drives. He needs to check the tire balancing and wheel alignment.
Ahhhh let me see....well, I haven't had the need to 'run flat' in at least 20yrs, so I vote for the tires with air in them.
No to run flats, Changed mine out to regular tires. Ya run flats can get you to the garage on a flat…… but then you need buy a new tire, Use AAA or auto club service also carry a small air pump and patch kit
Thank you
Regular tires. Where can I buy one of the hats you have. Not offered on merchandise.
They are custom made, but I'm planning to sell my hats on my website mbzmaster.com/, so stay tuned!
Is it good to change the Mercedes tyre valve to ordinary one, if it leaks.
Yes, but if you replace, make sure it's a comparable quality.
I’ve had run flat tires, Bridgestone Turanza T-05, for two years on my 2020 CLA 250 , so far ,great tires, bullet proof!!! Driven all over Florida ! At first I was weary, but have gained a lot of confidence in them. 15,000 miles on them and they look new! They can be noisy , depending on the road surface , but not that annoying. And new roads, are totally quiet! If I have a flat, I’ll call Mercedes or AAA. Love the Mercedes too! Getting 40.3 MPG on road trip!
That's great! By the way, if you have flat tire on the Run-Flat. You don't need to call anyone. You can still drive for 50 miles at the speed of no more than 50 mph, even if your tire has 0 psi.
@@MBZMaster yes , I know, just don’t want to ruin a rim , Thank you! Great videos! 👍
Prefer regular over run-flats, but am anxious about getting a puncture and no spare wheel...
What size of tires you have on
I don't have this car from this video anymore, but it had 21" staggered AMG's.
Do you prefer to have Regular or RUN-FLAT tires?
Run flat. Have had them on my S6 X5M and now my C43 estate.
i had on my 2 previous MB run flat and they were very noisy. Now, my 2022 GLC has regular tires and i am very happy...
@@olgierdkarpowicz2142 are the 2023 out where you are? Very unusual at the beginning of January 2022!
@@fh6258 I have corrected my mistake. It is 2022. Fingers too big😂.
I prefer run flat tyres. Knowing I will always reach safety and not be left at the side of the road gives complete peace of mind.
I've noticed there's a big difference in comfort between different run flat tyre brands. My GLC was supplied by Mercedes with Pirelli summer tyres which I thought were ok. When they were due to be replaced my Mercedes service centre recommended Goodyear intermediate tyres so I listened to their advice. Immediately I noticed how much more comfortable and grippy they are. The Pirelli's are very harsh by comparison. The wear seems also to be be a lot better.
Why would you be “left on the side of the road” if you have a spare?
I have a question for you. I have 40k miles on my C300 4Matic, do you think the Brumeister system is covered under warranty, I still have no sound in my audio. I haven't wanted to mess with it myself seeing as it could be a fuse, an amp or something else....
The warranty is 4 years or 50,000 miles - whichever comes first. So, as far as mileage you're Ok, but you have to check the year, or when the car was originally sold. But it's probably as simple as checking fuses.
@@MBZMaster thank you so much. I have had the car 2 1/2 years and it's 5 YEARS old I bought it from a Custom foreign dealer outright it had only 9k miles on it. Its really gorgeous dark blue I customized it. It's the sports edition.
Sounds nice! 5 years - the warranty is over. But most mechanic shops can check your fuses without the charge, or the charge will be very minimal.
@MBZ Master Do you know which models come with the Burmeister AND sub woofer set up? I specially told the MB dealer that i want the loudest and bassist system they have. Well neither my 2017 nor 2020 GLCs have the sub woofer. But i hear other models do have the subwoofer. I am not a fan of allowing aftermarket techs touch a brand new car that i intend to return the way i got it.
Regular. The run flats give a very harsh ride on Indian roads
Runflats! If you once had a puncture on your way to an important appointment and arrived in time with clean hands you will never go without. I have runflats on all cars as both have mixed tire width.
Great point! My wife had 3 punctures, and all 3 times drove all the way home... and then told me to deal with that...😄
Regular tires. Actually performance tires for my AMG.
I only prefer the run flat tires, after I have lost all air pressure. All other times, I would rather have regular tires.
Iron logic!
if you hit a pot hole with quality steel belted radials, you will PROBABLY be OK. If you hit one with run flats, very likely you will get a blow out. That being said, with the run flats you don't have to stop & change the tire, and since you don't have a spare (likely) that's a good thing, but you will need to buy new tire and often NOT covered by road hazard warranty. As a 71 year old driver who drives at night often, between the two choices I'd rather not change tires on the NJ Turnpike at midnight. You will go through more tires with run flats, definitely!!!!!
Regular tires are my choice now.
What ever came from the factory is what I like.
Way to go
Regular Sir old school
These wheels look nice! Are they 20'' AMG multistroke wheels with black accent or without black accent?
Thanks.
Yes, those are my favs. AMG 20" Blacked-out Multispoke wheels w. Pirelli hi-performance low profiles. They come as an option on AMG Night Package.
@@MBZMaster so these are wheel WITH black accent, correct? Just wanna make sure coz I am not sure what 'wheel accent' really means on their configure page.
Correct, MB calls it "Black Accents," and it usually comes as a part of AMG Night Package.
@@MBZMaster Thank you！
I prefer regular tyres for their quietness and a better ride.
I replaced my run flats about a month after I purchased my car.
Small holes there to ensure hub corrosion - they're very effective!
My run flats often develop sidewall bubbles and then pop pop pop! Im not talking popcorn either!😢
I prefer regular tyres over run flats, even the MOE ones, I changed my OEM 20" run flat rims/tyres for OEM 18" rims and Dunlop MO Sport Maxx RT2 tyres, so much quieter and no nasty bangs when going over potholes.
Just make sure the overall height (rim + tire) is the same. Otherwise you'd need to calibrate the speedometer/odometer to display the correct mileage.
@@MBZMaster Absolutely, rear 20" 275/30 replaced with 18" 275/40 and front 20" 245/35 replaced with 18" 245/45 which are all virtually identical in circumference.
Regular tyres all the way
Should have mentioned. 2017 GLC300.
Regular tires, no tread warranty on run flats only 1 year road hazard warranty, also wear quicker
Id rather the regular tires, the run flats are so hard in the sidewall there is no shock absorption if you hit a pot hole or severe bump.
Bent wheels and damaged suspension components ate the result. If you can change a flat tire get the run-flats. I don't like the ride with run-flats
Mercedes Run-Flats are different. The are called "Extended Mobility" MOE. They are as soft as regular ones.