Just wondering if there is a reference chart or something that lays out the charges for tires?
I know I’ll be below minimum spec at turn in. I did this with BMW and they only charged $150 per tire when the tires would have cost me $300+ each. I was pleasantly surprised I didn’t put new tires on.
The dealerships I have called won’t answer this simple question. I’m just wondering if it’s even worth it to put on new tires or just pay the fee at turn in. 2022 SL55 20” wheels.
You don’t have to buy new one, just above minimum value. I did the same for my previouslease, bought 600 set of 4 with 7/32
Fair point since I did say “new” tires. I’m aware I can get used tires mounted. I meant is it even worth it to replace the tires?
I’m fine getting charged $200 per tire that is below spec, but if it’s $400 per tire then I’ll play the game and get used ones mounted.
I just wanted to know if I can find out the amount I’ll be charged per tire under spec, because I was fully expecting $300+ per tire charge at BMW and got a nice surprise of only $150 per tire charge.
It’s not worth the trouble for me to save $100, but $400 or more total savings is worth the trouble of finding used tires online and having them shipped and hauling them to a tire shop and paying to get them mounted.
You won’t know the tire charge until you get the inspection.
Dealers have no say and probably don’t even know exactly what MBFS charges for tires, so calling around to dealers is a waste of time.
Unfortunately if you wait until after the inspection to see the charge then used tires are no longer an option at that point.
When you leased the car, the dealer sold the vehicle to the leasing company.
You’re renting the vehicle from the leasing company and are responsible only to the leasing company for fulfilling your obligations under the lease.
And then at lease end, a company that isn’t even the leasing company will inspect your vehicle and report excess wear and damage to the leasing company, who will in turn collect any amounts due directly from you.
The dealer was done with the car when you drove the car home and your lease funded.
I get the basics of leasing and the dealerships involvement in selling a car. My question was geared more towards the folks in lease turn in.
I have leased 6 BMWs and this is my first Benz. At BMW I never got a pre inspection (my choice, I keep my cars in like new condition), at turn in I got a report for any charges on the spot. These employees do this day in and day out dozens on times, so they must be familiar with certain charges.
With BMW I always got a new set of non run flats when I first took possession of the vehicle, until my last lease where I just said forget it I’ll eat whatever charge. That’s why I say I was shocked I was only charged $150 per tire. I assumed it would be dealer price of tires plus install rate (which would have been over double)
So I’m assuming, which is why I wrote the topic, that Benz also has people who take the lease turn ins and give out the final charges paperwork very regularly which would disclose the tire amount.
Moot point now, I ordered a used set online for 1/4 price of a new set I just thought someone on here would be able to give a little insider info for lease end charges
I was explaining why a dealer can’t
A dealer never sees the charges, because they’re assessed by an inspection service and reported to the leasing company, who collects the money from the lessee.
I’m in the same boat as you and there’s no clear answer. I’m most likely going to roll the dice and take the hit from Mercedes. My tires are run-flats and I can’t find any decent used pair. Between the hassle of finding tires and having them changed, I might still come out about the same cost.
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