Mike in Texas

My car is a 2004 CLK 55 AMG with 48k miles. When I bought it in March, it had Ironman iMove tires.

My questions for all y'all:
1. Anyone familiar with Ironman iMove tires? I have not heard of/seen them before.
2. Any suggestions on replacement brands?

In addition to daily driving, I have a 2016 rally on two-lanes roads that will take me from Las Vegas to Vancouver BC; I am interested in a good travel tire that also will make the car corner better than it does with the Ironmen.

MJ50

moved to CLK AMG forum...

Khan 55

I dono bout the rest of the world but Mercedez Benz South Africa has partnered up with Continental. They are what Mercedez sells over the counter now at an exorbitant price I'd say. Michellins are good. Seen a lot with Potenza tires or just get Continental tires. 225/40/18 I think is the correct profile on a std 18'' AMG CLK or C Class 55. Continentals are great tires but Michellin although pricier, wont let you slide in the rain. Depends what you comfortable with but then again, its your safety at risk. So why compromise?

Nachtsturm

I cannot recommend the continental DWS enough. I have had 4 sets on a different cars, and others have purchased on another halfa dozen cars based on my recommendation. No complaints.

There is an updated version now, the DWS 06, just bought a set for my low mile C55.

Best part is they are not terribly expensive. Really the best all around tire I have used.

insame1

Bridgestone Ps04 for me.

Tex5

Michelin PS3 with 18" and Michelin PSS if you upgrade to 19"

Stiggs

I have Pilot Super Sports on my car right now and they are great.

ffr2014

I have DWS 06 on E550 coupe and they are excellent all around all season tire!

gixxerboy

i have dsw's on my car now i hate them, im going back to pilots

kb24forlife24

Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Nachtsturm

The Pilot A/S's are great as well, offer a little more feel and edginess compared to the DWS.

However, I live in Chicago, where I will trade that edge in feel for a substantial increase in snow/ice traction.

If you have no need for snow traction, a pure summer tire would be best and forget the A/S all together.

megacrazy

I've used them as well and they have terrible life. 15k miles and they show signs of wear. I don't see them lasting more than 30k. They have a warranty of 50k miles which they'll quickly try not to honor and blame it on where you purchased the tires, alignment issues etc etc.

The sidewalls are also quite soft, which could be a good thing if you want a more comfortable ride. They also do surprisingly well in snow.

I'll try something else next time I buy tires.

insame1

Having a staggered setup automatically negates the warranty from any tire manufacture as far as I know.

Pay you must if you want to play.

megacrazy

Yeah they mention half the warranty (25k) for rear if different size...and I'm still getting less than that. I have a friend who has the same tires on his car (non staggered) and he's getting about the same mileage out of them. I won't even bother with the warranty, obviously. Good tires...but crappy life if you ask me.

Mike in Texas

Thank all of you for your advice!
I will likely go with a Michelin Pilot summer tire since: the car is in Central Texas; my rally will take place August 2016; the Michelins get good ratings in rain.

Mike

l pagan

toyo extensa hp

ambit

Thread from last year:
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ires-best.html


Bridgestone Blizzak
Pilot Super Sport
yokohama envigor

I currently have BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 on the rear. They've been fine.

eteller

I went with Pilot SS's after my two brand new Conti's had broken belts with 3k mi on them!

Chappy

Stiggs!!!!!!!!!

Another vote here for the Super Sports

gixxerboy

we have them on my wifes e coupe, now she doesnt drive it hard at all, but she gets allot of mileage out of them

gixxerboy

no i live in texas so we dont get much snow and if we do i have a truck.
But i just switched to nitto 555r drag radials on the rear this weekend