How to Make Your Tires Last Longer
Serving as your point of contact with the road, your tires naturally wear down over time. However, there are steps you can take to extend the life of your tires. Are you wondering how to make your tires last longer? Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis’s tire center has put together this quick guide to help you understand tire tread wear and how to get long life tires for your vehicle.
Common Causes of Tire Tread Wear
Tread wear patterns can indicate different vehicle issues. Some common types of tire tread wear you may see include:
- Center Wear: This tire is most likely overinflated. You’ll want to check your pressure and compare to the recommended PSI in your owner’s manual.
- Edge Wear: The opposite of center wear, this is normally caused by tire underinflation.
- Inner & Outer Tread Wear: This is also often referred to as “camber wear” or “toe wear.” This is excessive wear on the inner or outer part of the tire usually is a sign of tire misalignment.
- Cupping Wear: This term refers to the diagonal scalloping of the tire. If you notice this, you’ll want to schedule service immediately as this often indicates a serious suspension issue.
- Patchy Wear: If you notice wear that is appearing in patches, you likely have tires that are out of balance. A quick trip to our service center can correct it.
Pointers for Getting Long-Lasting Tires
To make the most of your vehicle’s tires, you’ll want to make sure that you’re following the recommended tire maintenance. Some quick steps to long-lasting tires include:
- Monthly Tire Pressure Checks – On average, tires can lose a pound of tire pressure a month. In summer, they may gain some and in the winter they can lose pressure even faster. Use your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to help keep tires properly inflated.
- Regular Tire Rotations – Tires don’t wear at the same rate, especially if your vehicle boasts all-wheel drive. Regular tire rotations help your tires to wear more evenly.
- Balance Your Tires – If weight isn’t evenly distributed between tires, one could wear faster than the other. It’s recommended that you have your tires balanced after every tire rotation.
- Check Your Vehicle Alignment Twice Yearly – Your vehicle alignment can be thrown off by potholes or hitting the edge of a curb. Common signs of a vehicle out of alignment include the steering wheel shaking. Still, even if you don’t notice shaking, it’s recommended you have your alignment checked twice a year.
Check Your Tires With Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis!
Whether you want your tires checked or are interested in replacing them with a new set, you can find what you need at Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis. Check our service specials before your appointment to see if we can knock even more off your service or long life tires!
Auto Service Coupons in St. Louis
Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement Special
$75 OFF
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. See Service Advisor for all maintenance and offer details. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
$75 OFF
Transmission Service Special
$50 OFF
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. See Service Advisor for all maintenance and offer details. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
Transmission Service Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
$50 OFF
Front or Rear Differential Service Special
$30 OFF
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. See Service Advisor for all maintenance and offer details. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
Front or Rear Differential Service Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
$30 OFF
Wheel Alignment Special
$40 OFF
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. 4 wheels. See Service Advisor for all maintenance and offer details. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
Wheel Alignment Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
$40 OFF
Air Filter Special
$30 OFF
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. See dealer for details. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
Air Filter Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
$30 OFF
Cabin Filter Special
$30 OFF
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. See dealer for details. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
Cabin Filter Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
$30 OFF
Wiper Blade Special
Free Wiper Install with ANY Purchase
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. See Service Advisor for all maintenance and offer details. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
Wiper Blade Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
Free Wiper Install with ANY Purchase
"Service A" Special
$50 OFF “Service A”
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. *Mercedes-Benz passenger cars only. Offer valid until expiration date. Limit one (1) certificate per purchase. Certificate must be presented prior to purchase. Cannot be combined with any other advertised price, promotion, or offer. Cannot be exchanged for cash. Not valid towards a previous purchase. Void if copied or transferred. Void where prohibited by Law. Other restrictions may apply, please see Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis for details. Price advertised for Service A/Service B includes all factory-required components. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for the complete list of factory-required services and details on the specific intervals for your vehicle’s year and model. (Service A includes: Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement; Oil Filter Replacement; All fluid level checks and corrections are dependent on factory- recommended service intervals for your vehicle's year and model; Tire inflation check and correction; Brake component inspection; Reset maintenance counter and Adhere to all required elements listed by model year and specific model as indicated on the corresponding service sheet for Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Systems in the USA.) Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
"Service A" Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
$50 OFF “Service A”
"Service B" Special
$100 OFF “Service B”
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. Mercedes-Benz passenger cars only. Offer valid until expiration date. Limit one (1) certificate per purchase. Certificate must be presented prior to purchase. Cannot be combined with any other advertised price, promotion, or offer. Cannot be exchanged for cash. Not valid towards a previous purchase. Void if copied or transferred. Void where prohibited by Law. Other restrictions may apply, please see Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis for details. Price advertised for Service A/Service B includes all factory-required components. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for the complete list of factory-required services and details on the specific intervals for your vehicle’s year and model. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
"Service B" Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
$100 OFF “Service B”
Senior Service Special
10% OFF
Seniors receive 10% off your next service visit. Seniors ages 62+.
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. Show proof of ID prior to repair order. Seniors ages 62+. See service advisor for all details. Does not apply to tires or sublet work. Contact dealership for all all offers details. $200 max. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
Senior Service Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
10% OFF
Seniors receive 10% off your next service visit. Seniors ages 62+.
Buy More, Save More Special
- Save $10 when you spend between $100 and $199
- Save $25 when you spend between $200 and $499
- Save $50 when you spend between $500 and $999
- Save $100 when you spend $1000 and higher
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. See Service Advisor for all maintenance and offer details. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
Buy More, Save More Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
- Save $10 when you spend between $100 and $199
- Save $25 when you spend between $200 and $499
- Save $50 when you spend between $500 and $999
- Save $100 when you spend $1000 and higher
First Responder and Military Service Special
10% OFF
Active, Retired, and First Responder or Military Family receive 10% off your next service visit. Show proof of active, retired, or first responder/military family prior to repair order.
One offer per service visit. All offers must be provided at the time of write up. See service advisor for all details. Does not apply to tires or sublet work. Contact dealership for all all offers details. $200 max. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
1048 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Service: (314) 647-2400
First Responder and Military Service Special
Expires: July 31, 2026
10% OFF
Active, Retired, and First Responder or Military Family receive 10% off your next service visit. Show proof of active, retired, or first responder/military family prior to repair order.