Uneven and unusual tire wear on a Mercedes Sprinter Van is often caused by issues like worn, loose, or broken suspension components, improper wheel alignment, or harsh driving conditions. One of the more unexpected wear patterns can appear on the rear tires of rear-wheel drive Sprinter Vans with improper alignment. Specifically, diagonal tread wear on the rear tires can occur when the wheels are misaligned, meaning the tires are not pointing in the same direction as the van’s geometric center line.

WTF is happening!? Our DPF regen isn’t always going up. It’s going backwards at time and not heating up for hundreds of miles. What’s going on here?

The tire patch at different PSI. Why deflating your tires is only half the technique. What PSI you chose is also somewhat of a debate for Sprinter Vans.

Deciphering your Sprinter Van VIN. What was the build specs? Your vin can tell you much of what your van was originally built out as from the factory. Here’s a way to understand what it means.