Alex_K

So, its time for tires changing. The car now has Continental SportContact 3. It's better to stay with Continental and put the SportContact 5 or go with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 or even go with the Super Sport Pilot?

JPc300

Michelin all the way!!

speedraider

Continental

c350nubie

Michelin Pilot sport A/S3! Though I doubt that we could really tell the difference with any of these ultra high performance A/S tires...

David_BlaqueDiamond

Michelin all the way

Sportstick

Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 are outstanding. We have them on our E so far, and the C will be next when the time comes.

Carlos.33193

Continental

Knightmare69

I was in the same boat but after numerous searches on many automotive forums, I ended up with the PSS from Mich.

95_993

Michelin....hands down

Rodpwnz

PSS no contest

Alex_K

What about the noise some people say that the Mich are noisy tires? Is this true? And conti have the MO, mich doesnt have it if i am right. Does the MO makes any different or is just an approve by MB?

Pete7874

The guy is in Cyprus. Pretty sure he doesn't need A/S tires there. I don't even think Michelin sells this model there.

Back to his original question (about summer tires), Michelin Pilot Super Sports seem to be getting rave reviews. I think I'd give them a try, although I have used ContiSportContact2 in the past, and they were great as well.

Pete7874

This is a generalization at best. Any tire can become noisy if it wears unevenly due to incorrect alignment, worn suspension components, or just a tricky suspension setup (for example: lots of negative camber).

Sportstick

Yes, you're right...sorry....Michelin has the foggiest nomenclature system! So many of their tires have names which sound similar.

Alex_K

Yes i never hear about the A/S again in Cyprus!! I want the best for dry grip since the weather here is mostly hot and i never take the car in a drive in the rain..

Alex_K

Well the suspension is the standard so no problem for the tires..

Pete7874

I think you'll be happy with the amount of grip that PSS provides, both dry and wet.

Glyn M Ruck

Michelin PS2 or PSS are best on this chassis.

Conti Sport Contact series are always noisy with this chassis & the W203. They get even noisier as they wear & throw up slight vibration on change of direction.

The Conti's also give a more harsh ride due to sidewall construction vs. Michelin.

Alex_K

What about the MO that Michelin doesn't have it in the PSS?

F1BHP

I am doing the same research for my sl600, maybe the lack of MO is due to politics however it may be due to load ratings.

This is what I understand

Conti sport contact:

Better in the wet
Slightly less expensive
Has MO

Super sport:

Better dry performance
Softer ride
Better durability

Pete7874

What's MO?

F1BHP

I was assuming it was manufacturers authorization

F1BHP

Sorry I'm an idiot. That would be MA but something to that effect

Pete7874

I guess it stands for "Mercedes Original"

Glyn M Ruck

Conti SC Tyres are crap on the W204 & 203 chassis. I've tossed every OE set I have had off of my cars at low mileage. My service manager wishes Benz would stop fitting them he gets so many complaints.