Low profile tyre

[Martin Phil 1956]

I ran new S class 500 for 8 months with 22 inch wheels and low profile 30 and 35 tyres. Pirelli Zero MB fit new. I had 5 punctures 3 4 being pot holes bursting the tyre. The car was so heavy it was too much for the tyres and fed up with this I got a range rover. I still drive our a class with normal size tyres. I want an eqs but they all come with silly low profile tyres so I know I will be stranded time and time again. My Range Rover has done 22000 mile on 21 inch wheels and no punctures. Is this me or has anyone else had this? I saw an E53 coupe punctures his tyre on a pothole on the m25 today.

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome,

Fashion… stupid sized alloys, poorly maintained roads and driver distracted by a plethora of carp.

 

[SmartAmg]

Welcome.

 

[fabes]

Did the s class come factory with 22s?

Not what I'd expect on what is a limo.....

 

[rifiki]

Agree Blobcat. Tyres out of an aerosol can no wonder have nothing but problems, very expensive tyres and don't last long.

 

[NJS5]

Welcome Martin Phil 1956

As Blobcat says "Fashion… stupid sized alloys, poorly maintained roads" all contribute to tyres failures. In my SL I had two punctures & damaged wheels at same time from being forced off track by an oncoming learner driver into a pothole.

I have changed the wheels on both my SL & Land Rover to the smallest which function well. No more punctures, more comfortable ride and in the Land Rover better off-road performance.

NJSS

 

[brandwooddixon]

I reckon that a standard S class would run on 18 inch rims.
Your best bet with cars that come with 22" wheels like these is either avoid purchasing them or to purchase a set of smaller diameter rims with tyres, hence larger profile, then sell the 22" ones to recoup some of the cost.

Also as a note, tyre pressure is king with low profile tyres and our roads. I always keep to the higher recommended pressure. It may give a harder ride, but helps to protect the tyres to a degree. Running lower pressures for comfort means that when you hit a pothole the tyre sidewall is more likely to be pinched between the road and the rim causing a blowout.