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Sprinter Van wearing tires in diagonal pattern

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.

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Sprinter van tire tread wear

The front tires on Sprinter Vans can begin to cup or feather on the front tires. The cupping occurs on the inside of the tire and can begin to create vibrations and even misalignment. We have found a few reasons why this might be happening.

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What’s the best Sprinter Van tire pressure?

So, what is the best tire pressure for a Sprinter Van? And does it differ for a 4x4 over a 2WD Sprinter Van? These are great questions and many out there have varying opinions. Some opinions on the the best pressure for specific uses.

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