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: Weston, FL
C230 Kompressor (02 Copupe)
tires for my coupe?
I dont want to spend a lot on tires, what tires should I get? I know **** about tires.
Afriend told me to get 225/(forgot this number)/18 in the front and 245/()/18 in the back.
any recomendations? I got 18'' brabus Monoblock V
Afriend told me to get 225/(forgot this number)/18 in the front and 245/()/18 in the back.
any recomendations? I got 18'' brabus Monoblock V
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From: Houston, TX
2002 Mercedes C240 Desert Silver Java Interior
Best Tire On the Market?
Hey I've got the C240 with stock wheels. I've heard that the ride can be improved by using better quality tires. I'm not trying to get better performance, I probably drive like all of our Grandmas.
I just want something that is more quiet and smooth, if thats possible? I'd appreciate your opinions please. Otherwise, I'll trust some tire guy that will probably try to sell me the most expensive rather than the one best suited to my car and my needs.
Thanks,
Richard
I just want something that is more quiet and smooth, if thats possible? I'd appreciate your opinions please. Otherwise, I'll trust some tire guy that will probably try to sell me the most expensive rather than the one best suited to my car and my needs.
Thanks,
Richard
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From: Houston, TX
2002 C240 6 spd manual
Where in Houston are you? I have a C240 as well - 6 spd. Where did you purchase yours from?
I find the handling to be more than adequate as is. You would probably benefit more from a handling perspective (at trade off to ride comfort) by going with 17" wheels instead of 16" wheels.
I find the handling to be more than adequate as is. You would probably benefit more from a handling perspective (at trade off to ride comfort) by going with 17" wheels instead of 16" wheels.
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From: Houston, TX
2002 Mercedes C240 Desert Silver Java Interior
Well its my first new car, my last car was a complete piece of sh*t. So as far as handling it feels great to me. But, I hate noise, so my main objective is to reduce any noise, perhaps even a smoother ride.
I bought at Mercedes Greenway (59 @ Edloe). Where did you get yours?
I bought at Mercedes Greenway (59 @ Edloe). Where did you get yours?
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From: Houston, TX
2002 C240 6 spd manual
I bought mine at MB Houston North as I live and work on the northside. Did you get Michelin's on your car? That's what's on mine. They seem pretty quiet to me. I would stay away from Goodyear, and haven't heard too many good reviews on Continental. I had Dunlop's on my Audi that were grippy and pretty quiet SP8000's I think.....
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From: Oro Valley, AZ
2001 C240 6spd
I have a 2001 C240/6Speed - got 17" AMG split spoke wheels/staggered set - 225/45/17 F and 245/40/17 R Continental Sport Contacts - the tires are okay. I have about 13000 miles on them and not that much wear - I do not drive that aggressively. I think I will get the Bridgestone S0-3's next. Also debating on the Toyo T1-S.
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From: Houston, TX
2002 Mercedes C240 Desert Silver Java Interior
Right now I have the Continentals....what have you heard about the Goodyears?
I bought at Greenway since I live way out in the suburbs SE of houston. It's the closest one to me.
I bought at Greenway since I live way out in the suburbs SE of houston. It's the closest one to me.
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09 C63
Depends.
If you can deal with rubber that wears fast, but sticks like glue and inclement weather (a lot of it) is not too much of an issue... Toyo Proxes - HANDS DOWN. These are pretty quiet, very sticky and superb ride.
If you need a general purpose with some wet weather and can deal with fast wear, SO3's are the way to go.
I've had both and as soon as the new Michelin Pilots (suck) wear out I'll be going back to Toyos.
One of the fringe benefits on Toyo, btw, is that they're significantely cheaper than the big boys.
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If you can deal with rubber that wears fast, but sticks like glue and inclement weather (a lot of it) is not too much of an issue... Toyo Proxes - HANDS DOWN. These are pretty quiet, very sticky and superb ride.
If you need a general purpose with some wet weather and can deal with fast wear, SO3's are the way to go.
I've had both and as soon as the new Michelin Pilots (suck) wear out I'll be going back to Toyos.
One of the fringe benefits on Toyo, btw, is that they're significantely cheaper than the big boys.
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From: Houston, TX
2002 C240 6 spd manual
I have the Michelin Energy MXV4's on mine and they're really quiet. I had some Goodyear Eagle's ona previous car and they were loud - I've heard other people say their Goodyear's are loud.......
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Volvo V90 CC
RjamesC240, call Scott Wilkerson at Discount tire on Ella (inside 610 loop) 713-861-9747 he can hook you up and recommend the nicest tires you need, tell him Alfonso sent you and he'll give you a great deal (FYI I don't make money off of this)
I'd personally would go with Kuhmos 712, cheap, really quiet, lots of grip, excellent cornering, really good on wet pavement, thread life is OK, but for the price and performance you get out of them tires you can afford 20k miles thread life.
He has put tires on my 99 Vette, 96 Suburban, 96 Impala SS, wheels on my 99 Vette, 99 E55, 96 Suburban, really honest guy! thrust me you'll be more than satisfied with service and price.
I'd personally would go with Kuhmos 712, cheap, really quiet, lots of grip, excellent cornering, really good on wet pavement, thread life is OK, but for the price and performance you get out of them tires you can afford 20k miles thread life.
He has put tires on my 99 Vette, 96 Suburban, 96 Impala SS, wheels on my 99 Vette, 99 E55, 96 Suburban, really honest guy! thrust me you'll be more than satisfied with service and price.
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From: College Station, TX
2002 C230 Coupe
[i]I bought at Mercedes Greenway (59 @ Edloe). Where did you get yours? [/B]
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2002 C320
Originally posted by peet
I've had both and as soon as the new Michelin Pilots (suck) wear out I'll be going back to Toyos.
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I've had both and as soon as the new Michelin Pilots (suck) wear out I'll be going back to Toyos.
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[i]I bought at Mercedes Greenway (59 @ Edloe). Where did you get yours? [/B]
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The question was not for me, but I got it there too!
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[i]I bought at Mercedes Greenway (59 @ Edloe). Where did you get yours? [/B]
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The question was not for me, but I got it there too!
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Originally posted by RJamesC240
Hey Pocholin thanks alot for the reference. I'll definitely call him and I'll get back to you about the outcome. Again, thank you very much.
Hey Pocholin thanks alot for the reference. I'll definitely call him and I'll get back to you about the outcome. Again, thank you very much.
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Road noise generated by tire design has a lot to do with the quality of the road surface. You have no control about this so it is likely that any tire you choose will be quiet on some roads and noisy on others. Turn up the radio instead. 
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Originally posted by viper
Road noise generated by tire design has a lot to do with the quality of the road surface. You have no control about this so it is likely that any tire you choose will be quiet on some roads and noisy on others.
Road noise generated by tire design has a lot to do with the quality of the road surface. You have no control about this so it is likely that any tire you choose will be quiet on some roads and noisy on others.
) and they are still noisy even then. The quietest tire I've ever har are those kuhmos 712 and also the best overall.
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Originally posted by pocholin
You are right, but I have the Bridgestone Potenzas RE730 and they are by far the noisiest tires I've ever had (they came with the car) in every type of road surface, the quieter they get is when I drive on pavement (the black one ) and they are still noisy even then. The quietest tire I've ever har are those kuhmos 712 and also the best overall.
You are right, but I have the Bridgestone Potenzas RE730 and they are by far the noisiest tires I've ever had (they came with the car) in every type of road surface, the quieter they get is when I drive on pavement (the black one
) and they are still noisy even then. The quietest tire I've ever har are those kuhmos 712 and also the best overall.
I wonder if I get Kumho's at Discount tire I can take them back if I don't like them after a few days ?? anyone know how that works ? I have heard good stuff about Kumho's as well - but also S03's are supposed to be great.
I just want a quiet / comfy / cushy / long treadlife tire - I don't race my car and don't need max traction.
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Originally posted by bagwell
I wonder if I get Kumho's at Discount tire I can take them back if I don't like them after a few days ?? anyone know how that works ? I have heard good stuff about Kumho's as well - but also S03's are supposed to be great.
I just want a quiet / comfy / cushy / long treadlife tire - I don't race my car and don't need max traction.
I wonder if I get Kumho's at Discount tire I can take them back if I don't like them after a few days ?? anyone know how that works ? I have heard good stuff about Kumho's as well - but also S03's are supposed to be great.
I just want a quiet / comfy / cushy / long treadlife tire - I don't race my car and don't need max traction.
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09 C63
I've had my Yoko's from Discount Tire... they rubbed slightly on the rear openings and after 4 days of use they exchanged them for another tire - no penalty. Great folks to deal with - of course your local store may offer different service quality.
Plus, they only had the senior guys work on my car because I had a 'nicer' car with 'better' wheels than the average DT customer.
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P.S. If you are getting new rubber, I HIGHLY recommend the SmarTire pressure monitor system. It rocks!
Plus, they only had the senior guys work on my car because I had a 'nicer' car with 'better' wheels than the average DT customer.
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P.S. If you are getting new rubber, I HIGHLY recommend the SmarTire pressure monitor system. It rocks!
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From: All Around Dallas-Fort Worth
2002 C230K, 2001 Audi TT 225 Coupe
You're not looking for performance so
I assume you want something that lasts a long time, is quiet, performance is OK and tracks well in the rain because, well, you're in Houston.
The Michelin MXV4 Energy is a good tire. Good not great.
The S-03s and Pilots and Kumhos (not terribly quiet from people I know) are all in the performance line, the first two will wear at about 20-22k.
Go to TireRack.com -- they have reviews, both professional and from consumers. That website is very good for getting you needed info.
You also might look at the Michelin Pilot A/S -- it is an all season tire that should last (tread rating at 400, I believe)and has some performance features (but not in the class of Pilot Sports) but are really expensive, about $200/ tire -- but check at tirerack as prices do go down. I also think that Bridgestone has something new other than the S-03 (great tire) for your driving style - check tirerack
The Michelin MXV4 Energy is a good tire. Good not great.
The S-03s and Pilots and Kumhos (not terribly quiet from people I know) are all in the performance line, the first two will wear at about 20-22k.
Go to TireRack.com -- they have reviews, both professional and from consumers. That website is very good for getting you needed info.
You also might look at the Michelin Pilot A/S -- it is an all season tire that should last (tread rating at 400, I believe)and has some performance features (but not in the class of Pilot Sports) but are really expensive, about $200/ tire -- but check at tirerack as prices do go down. I also think that Bridgestone has something new other than the S-03 (great tire) for your driving style - check tirerack
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I'm late to this thread. My car came equipped with Pirelli P6's. They seem to be very quiet, but I don't have the windows open very often to tell. You can't hear them at all when the windows are closed. They seem to be wearing well, also.
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u should ask luke down in the tire section...or visit either tirerack.com or tires.com. most high performance tires like the s-03 or pilot sport will be quite noisy compared to other touring tires...
