In December, I purchased 4 new tires at 32K miles. I took my 2008 R class in for regular service this week and was told I needed two new rear tires. I was stunned. I reminded my tech that I purchased new tires 6,000 miles ago. She thought it was odd and spoke to the parts mgr who came back with a unbelieveable response. He claims that I can expect to replace my rear tires every 6,000 miles because they're high performance AMG tires and all the torque goes to the rear. He'll take $15 off each tire. What?!?!? I'm not a car person but this sounds ridiculous. I spoke w/ husband and pushed back. I asked them to check the alignment that my MB dealer performed because there is no way my tires should wear at 6,000 miles. The alignment came back at MB specs!

Has anyone else had this problem? I'm getting ready to send my Continental tires packing!

 

havent heard of issues with R class tire wear and Ive never had someone complain about R class tire wear. never been hit ? does it have the correct size tires on the car as recommended by Benz and rims?