after only about 3k, I'm already thru most of the tread on both inner shoulders... Obviously I need to be paying much more attention.

I pretty much only drive on the hiway at hi speeds. Tires are slightly overinflated @ about 33 psi. Max psi for these tires is 35

From the front, the car definately looks like its 'squatting'

I've searched, but I'm just not too clear on the front suspension dynamics of my benz. (guess I'm only smart enuff to understand the str8 axle setup on my jeep.)

where should I start? alignment by a competant shop? would new front springs fix the 'squat'? non-mbz mechanic down the street said 'ball-joints'

only positive is I got these tires at the junkyard for $15 ea and mount and balance was also $15 ea, so @ $60, this is actually one of my less expensive 'lessons learned the hard way'

rear tires are fine.

TIA,
cheers,
Robert

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Cheers,
Robert