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Mercedes-Benz S600
Report: Premature Tire Wear Due to Cracked Lower Control Arm Bushings
Mercedes-Benz S600 Problem
7 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Verified
The lower control arm bushings can wear and crack, resulting excessive movement at the control arm pivot point, leading to irregular and premature tire wear. Worn Ball joints can also cause similar tire wear symptoms. I some cases it may be necessary to replace the lower control arm, including bushings & ball joint to correct this concern.
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Atan, 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600, 56,000 miRookie
I have non-passable tire wear after only 11,000 miles. This seems a bit extreme. I don't know if it is a lower control arm bushing problem but it is unreasonable to expect new tires after 11,000 miles!
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