4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles

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problem #3

Mar 162024

C240

  • miles
The PRINX tires and the dealer - Mavis Tires, Auburn Avenue, Columbus, Georgia, are equally to blame for the flat I had in traffic endangering myself and other motorists with Brand New Prinx Tires, and also the skid I had at an intersection in Columbus Georgia. It's the old story of Chinese aftermarket parts that do not fit causing accidents. Prinx pushes Mavis to make sales of their 205/55/16 even though my Mercedes C240 door panel sticker shows the brands Mercedes lists for safety as in climates averaging 39 degrees and above for traction size 225/50/16 has to be placed in the rear (205 only on the front) and I did by buying more tires I didn't need and that stopped the skidding. MAVIS also installed the Prinx tires pretending to have replaced the dry-rotted stems, I had a flat at an intersection endangering other drivers, my wheel was also damaged. I have replaced the other stems and the rear tires which did not fit and had poor traction, but MAVIS will not exchange with me for a proper fit. I think Mavis should be fined as they are endangering motorists by not replacing dry-rotted stems to pinch pennies and deliberately placing tires on the rear despite the door sticker warning for size and fit and brand. The Prinx tires are also low on the ground like a go-cart, making the car harder to maneuver. The Better Business Bureau has so many complaints against Mavis Tire, home office New York, that I didn't bother. Air Force Veteran [XXX], [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Phenix City , AL, USA

problem #2

Jun 022018

C240

  • miles
The back side of the tires crack open around the rim.

- Streamwood, IL, USA

problem #1

Feb 192007

C240 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
- the contact stated that the 2003 Mercedes clk 500, had a blowout on the rear passenger tire. This happened on a cold clear day while driving at 65 mph. He tire dealership informed her that there was nail in the tire, but not in the section of the blowout. The tire was a Bridgestone potenza. The tire was purchased 21/2 months ago. This blowout split on the opposite side of the nail. The contact will submit the tire size with the hard copy and she still had the old tire that blew out. The contact stated that there was no warranty for the tire. The vehicle currently had 72000 miles.

- Danville, CA, USA