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
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From: fort worth, tx
06 C230 SS 6spd
I know Roland, Karo, and I think Frankw have used the V12 and give it good reviews. I know the tires get hard and slick if the weather gets pretty cold but once they warm up they're pretty sticky and handle well and last awhile.
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From: VA
THE C350
I just got the hankook v12 k110 have had them for a week or so. So far they seem fine but have not done any fun driving yet just to and from work sitting in traffic. I will say I am able to go around one corner I do every day around 15 mph faster then with my 16 inch ultra high performance all seasons but that is not a good comparison. As for the price for the stock c230 17 inch rims it was 460 exactly with a 60 MIR (so shipping was free) from tire rack. Then you take them to the Mercedes dealer with one of those awesome coupons for $100 off and get them road force balanced with hidden weights and nice valve stems for 27.12. 
:rofl: I don't think that is what Mercedes intended on the coupons being used for this.
BTW stop doing this I now own Mercedes stock and need to have it do well lol
:rofl: I don't think that is what Mercedes intended on the coupons being used for this. BTW stop doing this I now own Mercedes stock and need to have it do well lol
Last edited by samaritrey; Jul 1, 2011 at 07:37 PM.
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From: Phoenix AZ & Cayucos CA
’27 AMG SL55(ordered), ‘23 EQS 580 SUV, ‘19 AMG E53 Cpe, ‘48 Willys Jeepster
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12 E350 4Matic Sport
This is what I'm afraid of. I STFF's and found quite a few responses with people complaining about getting their rims scratched and whatnot. All I want them to do is fit/balance new tires on a new set of rims. Seems like such a pain in the *** owning a decent German car in the US, like any and every shop I go to get work done some ****ole is looking to damage something in the process.
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’27 AMG SL55(ordered), ‘23 EQS 580 SUV, ‘19 AMG E53 Cpe, ‘48 Willys Jeepster
In that instance it was a matter of a kid that hadn't been properly trained.
I usually use Discount Tire/Tire America. First class service and very little damage. I highly recommend them if they're in your neighborhood.
I usually use Discount Tire/Tire America. First class service and very little damage. I highly recommend them if they're in your neighborhood.
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From: Boston
12 E350 4Matic Sport
Gonna go check them out and see what is offered.
Thanks for reminding me
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From: Chicago-ish
2005 c230 S.S.
I used them a couple of times in the past. I would def recommend them. Mounted my brand new forgestars with no issues whatsoever
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From: Boston
12 E350 4Matic Sport
Michelin's are expensive.
I'm starting to look into these Hankook's (V2 and V12) everyone has been talking about, and for about $105/tire it looks like a potentially good buy.
Figured this part out.
I'm starting to look into these Hankook's (V2 and V12) everyone has been talking about, and for about $105/tire it looks like a potentially good buy.
Figured this part out.
Last edited by Crna Mechka; Jul 7, 2011 at 08:28 AM.
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From: Boston
12 E350 4Matic Sport
As is with most things in life.
I guess I'd be better off just going with all season Michelin's, that way when the winter comes back around I won't have to re-invest in another pair of tires as I would have to if I went with the Hankook's. Decisions, decisions...
I guess I'd be better off just going with all season Michelin's, that way when the winter comes back around I won't have to re-invest in another pair of tires as I would have to if I went with the Hankook's. Decisions, decisions...
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From: NW 'burbs, IL
'05 MB C230K, '92 Acura Integra GS-R
i got hankook evo v12 on mine, and they're pretty good i guess. i travel 120miles everyday, and they've been holding up pretty well. tire wear is good too.
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12 E350 4Matic Sport
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From: Des Moines, Iowa
07 C230 Sedan / 01 Mazda 626
if i was to get these rims for 07 c230 sedan, what tire size would i need to get? i don't want to get tires to look to fat on them.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
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Anybody buy or have used the newer Falken Azenis PT722's?
I have done a lot of searching for the highest Treadwear and for tires that have a mileage warranty and these tires seem to have the best for the price.
Im looking at 225/45/17 fronts and 245/40/17 for my rears
and they have a 600 Treadwear and 60,000 MILEAGE warranty, which is a rarity for tire sizes for our sport packaged C230 which is something I want, because I am tired of my tires wearing out so quickly, its almost like a conspiracy.
I can pick them up for $544 right now with free shipping.
I asked for a quote at a local shop and they wouldn't even tell me and just said the two rear tires would be "like $400 ish" And the guy said get em online.
What do you guys think?
I have done a lot of searching for the highest Treadwear and for tires that have a mileage warranty and these tires seem to have the best for the price.
Im looking at 225/45/17 fronts and 245/40/17 for my rears
and they have a 600 Treadwear and 60,000 MILEAGE warranty, which is a rarity for tire sizes for our sport packaged C230
which is something I want, because I am tired of my tires wearing out so quickly, its almost like a conspiracy.I can pick them up for $544 right now with free shipping.
I asked for a quote at a local shop and they wouldn't even tell me and just said the two rear tires would be "like $400 ish" And the guy said get em online.
What do you guys think?
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From: fort worth, tx
06 C230 SS 6spd
Anybody buy or have used the newer Falken Azenis PT722's?
I have done a lot of searching for the highest Treadwear and for tires that have a mileage warranty and these tires seem to have the best for the price.
Im looking at 225/45/17 fronts and 245/40/17 for my rears
and they have a 600 Treadwear and 60,000 MILEAGE warranty, which is a rarity for tire sizes for our sport packaged C230 which is something I want, because I am tired of my tires wearing out so quickly, its almost like a conspiracy.
I can pick them up for $544 right now with free shipping.
I asked for a quote at a local shop and they wouldn't even tell me and just said the two rear tires would be "like $400 ish" And the guy said get em online.
What do you guys think?
I have done a lot of searching for the highest Treadwear and for tires that have a mileage warranty and these tires seem to have the best for the price.
Im looking at 225/45/17 fronts and 245/40/17 for my rears
and they have a 600 Treadwear and 60,000 MILEAGE warranty, which is a rarity for tire sizes for our sport packaged C230
which is something I want, because I am tired of my tires wearing out so quickly, its almost like a conspiracy.I can pick them up for $544 right now with free shipping.
I asked for a quote at a local shop and they wouldn't even tell me and just said the two rear tires would be "like $400 ish" And the guy said get em online.
What do you guys think?
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From: GA
2016 Chevrolet SS, 2006 Cadillac STS-V
Anybody buy or have used the newer Falken Azenis PT722's?
I have done a lot of searching for the highest Treadwear and for tires that have a mileage warranty and these tires seem to have the best for the price.
Im looking at 225/45/17 fronts and 245/40/17 for my rears
and they have a 600 Treadwear and 60,000 MILEAGE warranty, which is a rarity for tire sizes for our sport packaged C230 which is something I want, because I am tired of my tires wearing out so quickly, its almost like a conspiracy.
I can pick them up for $544 right now with free shipping.
I asked for a quote at a local shop and they wouldn't even tell me and just said the two rear tires would be "like $400 ish" And the guy said get em online.
What do you guys think?
I have done a lot of searching for the highest Treadwear and for tires that have a mileage warranty and these tires seem to have the best for the price.
Im looking at 225/45/17 fronts and 245/40/17 for my rears
and they have a 600 Treadwear and 60,000 MILEAGE warranty, which is a rarity for tire sizes for our sport packaged C230
which is something I want, because I am tired of my tires wearing out so quickly, its almost like a conspiracy.I can pick them up for $544 right now with free shipping.
I asked for a quote at a local shop and they wouldn't even tell me and just said the two rear tires would be "like $400 ish" And the guy said get em online.
What do you guys think?
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From: ST. Louis, MO
'16 SL550, '18 Porsche Macan GTS
Read the fine print on the mileage warranty as most will say that the tires need to be rotated on a regular schedule to be valid. With staggered sizes the only way to rotate is side to side which will require un mounting and re mounting for directional tread patterns. My last set was Goodyear GT with a 50,000 mile rating and I ended up getting about 30,000. Looking for something new myself.
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Read the fine print on the mileage warranty as most will say that the tires need to be rotated on a regular schedule to be valid. With staggered sizes the only way to rotate is side to side which will require un mounting and re mounting for directional tread patterns. My last set was Goodyear GT with a 50,000 mile rating and I ended up getting about 30,000. Looking for something new myself.
Of course...and yes you need to rotate every 5000 miles and blah blah blah, if they were
I still picked up a set of these It was between the Falkens and the Continental DWS's they were very similar in price.
Will keep u guys posted.
