View Poll Results: What Tires are the best?
Goodyear
21
5.92%
Toyo
28
7.89%
Michelin
140
39.44%
Continental
43
12.11%
Falken
25
7.04%
Pirelli
43
12.11%
Other
55
15.49%
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W203/CL203/S203 TIRE Discussion Thread - Every question on TIRES
#276
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Originally posted by trench
I guess then the warranty has to be at least 6.25% of the tire's price for them to break even. Not too difficult to do since I bet a majority of the customer's are buying tires less that $128 (6.25% of $128 is $8).
Cheers, BT
I guess then the warranty has to be at least 6.25% of the tire's price for them to break even. Not too difficult to do since I bet a majority of the customer's are buying tires less that $128 (6.25% of $128 is $8).
Cheers, BT
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2002 C320
Originally posted by Margo
On the same topic, what do you guys think about getting a "warranty" on tires? Discount offers it for $40 a tire, and if the tire gets any damage at all, for as long as it has tread on it, they will replace it for free.
On the same topic, what do you guys think about getting a "warranty" on tires? Discount offers it for $40 a tire, and if the tire gets any damage at all, for as long as it has tread on it, they will replace it for free.
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2002 C230 K
Originally posted by revstriker
By breaking even you are assuming the retail value of the tire and not the cost.
By breaking even you are assuming the retail value of the tire and not the cost.
Also, probably about 90% of tires retail (let alone cost) less than this, so an $8 dollars a tire warranty is making them plenty of money.
Cheers, BT
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2002 C 230K
Well, I got the tire, which, for Steve S, is a 225/45 17 ZR. I got it for $226 out the door, and they rotated my tires. I ended up getting the warranty on all four tires, for SFC 320's question. I read the fine print and it IS free replacement. I paid about $30 per tire, and I got it because of the expense of the tires. Usually they only would warranty the tire you purchase but because I go there often they gave me the warranty on all four. Or so they say I looked at the original tire and it was trashed inside. The nail was close to the edge of the tire and I must have driven on it a long time because it was a mess. So,end of story for now.
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c230k, black, auto, c2 (let the sunshine in), Bose, leather, and CD
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GG, you're just jealous cause he won't buy a plane ticket...
GG, you're just jealous cause he won't buy a plane ticket...
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C230 K coupe Orion blue, Evo, prem leather roof, premium sound and cd changer, auto.
Originally posted by lovin_my_C230K
I had a screw in my sidewall. Had to by a new michelin mvx or something. $130 at discount. I have the 16" rims. I just wish I had the C7's :p
-Eric
I had a screw in my sidewall. Had to by a new michelin mvx or something. $130 at discount. I have the 16" rims. I just wish I had the C7's :p
-Eric
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Flat Tire Need Help!
hey its been about 2.5 weeks since I got a flat tire and I cant find a place that has my tires. Does anyone know of a place except tirerack and discount tires that has pirelli p7000 tires size 235/235/19, my poor 19" is sitting in my garage. The problem is that the tire is discountinued and nowhere can find them. Thanks for your help.
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2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Try http://1010tires.com/
I bought a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tires (R.I.P. due to the fire) from them in January (good price shipped fast)
I can't the P7000 in 235/35/19 listed, but give them a call if you want.
I bought a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tires (R.I.P. due to the fire) from them in January (good price shipped fast)
I can't the P7000 in 235/35/19 listed, but give them a call if you want.
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2002 C 230K
Tire trouble
Remember last week I had a run flat and went to Discount Tire to have it replaced? Well, today I brought the car to the dealer for a number of things, one of which is the right-pull-veer thing. They just called me and informed me that Discount put the wrong size tire on the car. How can that be? Wouldn't the tire that fits be the right size tire? Feedback, pleez?
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yep...there you have it... the 17 X 7.5 from my knowledge can go up to 235/45 fine or smaller like 215/50 something like that...so it is very possible the Discount guy is a moron that didn't even check the other tire's sizes.
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2002 C240 6-spd (ret)
Margo, "tire size" has several parts to it. The most obvious is the diameter of the wheel opening, usually 15", 16", 17" etc. But, there can be many tires of say 16" that will fit a wheel, and this is where your problem probably lies. The other 2 factors are tread width and "profile", which is expressed as a ratio between sidewall height and diameter (I'm pretty sure this is right, but some of the more expert tire guys will correct me if I'm wrong.) These tire size components are stamped on the sidewall of all passenger car tires. For example, my C240 uses P205/55R16. The 205 is tread width in millimeters, 16 is the wheel size and 55 is the profile (and R means radial). Check one of your original tires and the new one and you can see where the difference is.
Any tire dealer knows all of this information very well, and to sell someone the wrong size is inexcusable. Based on other information you told us about Discount Tire, personally, I would never use them again, at least not that franchise.
Any tire dealer knows all of this information very well, and to sell someone the wrong size is inexcusable. Based on other information you told us about Discount Tire, personally, I would never use them again, at least not that franchise.
#289
There is a lesson to be learned here. Be an informed consumer. When you are getting a replacement tire make sure that you are getting what you paid for. Do not leave this responsiblilty to someone else. Its your money.
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2002 C 230K
OK... update.... Discount DID NOT sell me the wrong size tire... according to them, Michelin changed the specs on the tire and it is correct.. I saw them order the same exact tire that was flat off the computer, and that is the tire that came in. I haven't yet heard from the dealer this morning, but according to Discount the difference is like 4 millimeters. I think the difference is in the tire tread, but I may be wrong. Will keep you posted!
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the difference is like 4 millimeters
Guess not?
#292
Originally posted by Margo
OK... update.... Discount DID NOT sell me the wrong size tire... according to them, Michelin changed the specs on the tire and it is correct.. I saw them order the same exact tire that was flat off the computer, and that is the tire that came in. I haven't yet heard from the dealer this morning, but according to Discount the difference is like 4 millimeters. I think the difference is in the tire tread, but I may be wrong. Will keep you posted!
OK... update.... Discount DID NOT sell me the wrong size tire... according to them, Michelin changed the specs on the tire and it is correct.. I saw them order the same exact tire that was flat off the computer, and that is the tire that came in. I haven't yet heard from the dealer this morning, but according to Discount the difference is like 4 millimeters. I think the difference is in the tire tread, but I may be wrong. Will keep you posted!
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2002 C240 6-spd (ret)
Margo, you've got your receipt, right? It should list the tire spec -- what is it? Pxxx/xxR16.
EDIT: When your dealer said the tire place sold you the wrong tire, I don't think they went and measured the tread for exact width. I think they meant the overall spec was wrong, either the Pxxx (like 205, 215, etc) or the profile (55, 60, etc).
EDIT: When your dealer said the tire place sold you the wrong tire, I don't think they went and measured the tread for exact width. I think they meant the overall spec was wrong, either the Pxxx (like 205, 215, etc) or the profile (55, 60, etc).
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#294
I probably shouldn't admit this, but I drove nearly 10,000 miles on a "set" of 225/60/R16's on my 300ZX, before taking it back to Discount Tire for a rotation. Found out one of the tires was actually a 205 (RR no less!). I whipped out my Discount Tire receipt for the tire purchase, and they replaced the undersize tire with a new 225, no questions asked.
I'm still embarrassed that I didn't notice it sooner. So, yes, it's good practice to inspect your new tires to be certain they are what you bought and paid for.
I'm still embarrassed that I didn't notice it sooner. So, yes, it's good practice to inspect your new tires to be certain they are what you bought and paid for.
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2002 C 230K
MarkL, I don't need the receipt, the tire is 225/45 ZR 17 90Y Dir Michelin Pilot Sport AS. That's what was on the car, and that's what was ordered. The tire that came in IS the correct tire; the specs were changed by Michelin. Discount Tire informed the dealer, and I am keeping the tire on the car.
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ahh... ..pilot sport a/s....these pilots just came out...so, they're still quite expensive. the regular pilot sports have come down a bit.
#300
Originally posted by Margo
MarkL, I don't need the receipt, the tire is 225/45 ZR 17 90Y Dir Michelin Pilot Sport AS. That's what was on the car, and that's what was ordered. The tire that came in IS the correct tire; the specs were changed by Michelin. Discount Tire informed the dealer, and I am keeping the tire on the car.
MarkL, I don't need the receipt, the tire is 225/45 ZR 17 90Y Dir Michelin Pilot Sport AS. That's what was on the car, and that's what was ordered. The tire that came in IS the correct tire; the specs were changed by Michelin. Discount Tire informed the dealer, and I am keeping the tire on the car.