1997 Mercedes Benz SL500 Rear Tire Excessive Wear

1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
72,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VERRADOGUMP
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I have excessive wear on the both rear tires but the right is more severe. The tire wear is on the inside of the tire. The rear tires are 275/60 18.

Does the Toe in/out effect this or could it be bad shocks. I have balanced the tires and still get vibration at 70 MPH and higher.
Aug 30, 2009 at 10:24 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there.

I would be getting the rear suspension check and the alignment check by a Benz work shop, i would not have a general mechanic or tyre out let do this. I think the problem may be in the set up of the suspension so let the experts look at this one.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 31, 2009 at 5:51 AM
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