V8TT tires

JumpinJim · 04-29-2012, 12:58 AM

These stock Continental 5Ps are a crime against humanity. The reviews I've seen say they're great, but they must be smoking something. My car is tuned so it makes it even worse. I've never been able to get a 60' under 2 on these things. I've had luck with Bridgestone Potenza RE050As in the past, but that was years ago. What street tires are out there now that are good and can better handle the power? I don't care if the rears only last 6k miles, I'm used to that.

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freefall · 04-29-2012, 01:09 AM

Dude...I feel your pain and brought this up many, many times especially since the Renntech tune.

So expect to get about a bunch of replies telling you to get Michelin super sports....

JumpinJim · 04-29-2012, 01:34 AM

I've heard good things about Super Sports. They're popular, but sometimes popular doesn't always mean the best for the job. There was the PS2 craze, but the RE050As worked better and were sticker. Didn't last very long though which didn't bother me as it let me enjoy the car more. Several years have passed and new better models have come out I'm sure so trying to get a feel for a good sticky street tire.

Saeedg48 · 04-29-2012, 02:16 AM

it's all about tires, it's the first and only thing that has contact with the ground. with that much torque it's simply dangerous to keep going on those contis. give the michelin pilot super sports a shot and let us know what you think.

Petej · 04-29-2012, 06:41 PM

I'm running the Bridgestone S-04 PP on my bone stock CL65 and am bery happy. I was able to pull a 1.84 60' on a marginal track the first time out, should go low 1.8's on a good track. Also have a nice ride as well.

JumpinJim · 04-30-2012, 10:06 PM

Those tires might be promising.

I looked up the super sports and they don't make them in stock CLS 63 size.

vdubpower · 04-30-2012, 10:20 PM

how many people got pirellies, i got pzeros, seem ok

pgordon888 · 04-30-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JumpinJim

Those tires might be promising.

I looked up the super sports and they don't make them in stock CLS 63 size.

They make them in the right front fitment but you would need to go 295 on the rear. Someone said they did that on the stock rims on one of these threads and it worked fine but I wonder if the sidewall would extend noticebally from the rim.

Saeedg48 · 05-01-2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JumpinJim

Those tires might be promising.

I looked up the super sports and they don't make them in stock CLS 63 size.

yah i know you've gotta do 295s in the rear. which fit on the stock wheels. that's what i did, they work wonders

freefall · 05-01-2012, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vdubpower

how many people got pirellies, i got pzeros, seem ok

Those tires came stock with my last CLS 63 and I wasn't a big fan...

vdubpower · 05-01-2012, 03:50 AM

what about the hankook ventus v12 for these cars, everyone else raves about them for others

JumpinJim · 05-01-2012, 02:13 PM

Not heard of those. I'll look into them. Thanks.

Saeedg48 · 05-01-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubpower

what about the hankook ventus v12 for these cars, everyone else raves about them for others

i hate to say it but you're going to drive it even semi-hard with the v12s good luck. they're great tires for a mazda 3

Vic55 · 05-01-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubpower

what about the hankook ventus v12 for these cars, everyone else raves about them for others

V12's are good tires but the PSS's are better. V12's serve a different purpose: price point and are good for daily driving but they are not amazing. They are also run a narrower rounded sidewall so I like them because my cars are lowered. PSS's sit taller and would rub with my wheels, offsets and lowering stances.

The V12's definitely fit my needs which are daily driving at higher speeds, some short high speed turns and big bends at triple digits. But I dont think they would fare all that great at the drags.

vipermike · 05-01-2012, 04:54 PM

How many people have tried the Nitto NT-O5? I was planning on getting them for my next set...

@ Vic I can't stop laughing my *** off at grandma getting kicked in the dome! LOL!!

Jakpro1 · 05-01-2012, 05:17 PM

Coming from road race Toyo 888's, I was really picky but the Nt-05 has really impressed me. Don't take the car out in the rain so no idea how they would fair in the wet.

Thumbs up from here on a high horsepower E55.

vdubpower · 05-01-2012, 09:23 PM

price is great on the HKs, but i guess u get what u pay for,

im only 3500 miles in, LOL, so ill worry about tires later

AMG903L · 06-03-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jakpro1

Coming from road race Toyo 888's, I was really picky but the Nt-05 has really impressed me. Don't take the car out in the rain so no idea how they would fair in the wet.

Thumbs up from here on a high horsepower E55.

+1

Saeedg48 · 06-03-2012, 01:24 PM

pilot super sports <3 even good for a few track days at willow

otakki · 06-03-2012, 07:18 PM

PSS is obviously the best choice. I wonder if anyone has any experience with Sumitomos.

04-29-2012, 01:09 AM	#2
freefall Super Member 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Beach Posts: 647 Drives: 2012 CLS 63 Designo Magno Alanite Grey - Wiestec Tune	Dude...I feel your pain and brought this up many, many times especially since the Renntech tune. So expect to get about a bunch of replies telling you to get Michelin super sports.... __________________

04-29-2012, 06:41 PM	#5
Petej Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 129 Drives: 2005 CL65, 1996 C3500 Dually, 1967 442, 2006 E320 CDI-Sold	I'm running the Bridgestone S-04 PP on my bone stock CL65 and am bery happy. I was able to pull a 1.84 60' on a marginal track the first time out, should go low 1.8's on a good track. Also have a nice ride as well. __________________ The "Go Fast" Car..... 369" of Oldsmobile power by Rocket Racing

04-30-2012, 10:20 PM	#7
vdubpower MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: OC Posts: 3,534 Drives: i drive them all, fast and hard	how many people got pirellies, i got pzeros, seem ok __________________ 1985 500SEL Euro Nautic Blue - A Classic Beauty 1998 S500 Brilliant Silver 2001 S500 Almadine Black/AMG Sport Package - Smooth and Silky 2010 S550 Palladium Silver/AMG P2 - Refined and Luxurious 2005 C320wz Granite Grey/Fully Loaded - Sold and Missed already 2012 E63 AMG Iridium Silver - Performance Package

05-01-2012, 03:50 AM	#11
vdubpower MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: OC Posts: 3,534 Drives: i drive them all, fast and hard	what about the hankook ventus v12 for these cars, everyone else raves about them for others __________________ 1985 500SEL Euro Nautic Blue - A Classic Beauty 1998 S500 Brilliant Silver 2001 S500 Almadine Black/AMG Sport Package - Smooth and Silky 2010 S550 Palladium Silver/AMG P2 - Refined and Luxurious 2005 C320wz Granite Grey/Fully Loaded - Sold and Missed already 2012 E63 AMG Iridium Silver - Performance Package

05-01-2012, 04:54 PM	#15
vipermike Member 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orange County Posts: 200 Drives: Viper SRT-10, CLS 55 AMG, 2012 Tacoma Off Road 4x4	How many people have tried the Nitto NT-O5? I was planning on getting them for my next set... @ Vic I can't stop laughing my * off at grandma getting kicked in the dome! LOL!! __________________ 2006 CLS 55 AMG**. Go Fast List: MBH LT's, Random Technology Metallic Cats, 3'' X-Pipe & Mid Section, Supercharger Pulley, OE Tuned, K&N Filters, carbon fiber intake, Bosch HD IC Pump, -10c Fan Mod, One Step Colder Plugs, STAR Lowered, Clear Side Markers, Single Fin Grill, Piano Black Dash, LED City Lights, LED License Plate Lights, Clear Bra.

04-29-2012, 01:34 AM	#3
JumpinJim Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 226 Drives: '12 CLS63, '13 SLK55	I've heard good things about Super Sports. They're popular, but sometimes popular doesn't always mean the best for the job. There was the PS2 craze, but the RE050As worked better and were sticker. Didn't last very long though which didn't bother me as it let me enjoy the car more. Several years have passed and new better models have come out I'm sure so trying to get a feel for a good sticky street tire.

04-29-2012, 02:16 AM	#4
Saeedg48 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington DC Posts: 305 Drives: 2009 CLS63 AMG	it's all about tires, it's the first and only thing that has contact with the ground. with that much torque it's simply dangerous to keep going on those contis. give the michelin pilot super sports a shot and let us know what you think.

04-30-2012, 10:06 PM	#6
JumpinJim Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 226 Drives: '12 CLS63, '13 SLK55	Those tires might be promising. I looked up the super sports and they don't make them in stock CLS 63 size.

05-01-2012, 02:13 PM	#12
JumpinJim Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 226 Drives: '12 CLS63, '13 SLK55	Not heard of those. I'll look into them. Thanks.

05-01-2012, 05:17 PM	#16
Jakpro1 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Salt Lake City (but not Morm) Posts: 7,066 Drives: 2003 E55	Coming from road race Toyo 888's, I was really picky but the Nt-05 has really impressed me. Don't take the car out in the rain so no idea how they would fair in the wet. Thumbs up from here on a high horsepower E55. __________________ __________________________________________________ _______________________

05-01-2012, 09:23 PM	#17
vdubpower MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: OC Posts: 3,534 Drives: i drive them all, fast and hard	price is great on the HKs, but i guess u get what u pay for, im only 3500 miles in, LOL, so ill worry about tires later __________________ 1985 500SEL Euro Nautic Blue - A Classic Beauty 1998 S500 Brilliant Silver 2001 S500 Almadine Black/AMG Sport Package - Smooth and Silky 2010 S550 Palladium Silver/AMG P2 - Refined and Luxurious 2005 C320wz Granite Grey/Fully Loaded - Sold and Missed already 2012 E63 AMG Iridium Silver - Performance Package

06-03-2012, 01:24 PM	#19
Saeedg48 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington DC Posts: 305 Drives: 2009 CLS63 AMG	pilot super sports <3 even good for a few track days at willow

06-03-2012, 07:18 PM	#20
otakki MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,508 Drives: W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV	PSS is obviously the best choice. I wonder if anyone has any experience with Sumitomos.

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