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: San Jose, CA
C230
Tires Advise, Please!
Hi Everyone!
I have the wheel package on my 2003 coupe. This is my first experience with high-performance tires. So, please have patience with me. So here are my questions: What is the correct pressure on the 225/45ZR 17? How offen should I check the tires pressure? What is the average replacment time for high-performance tires? And is it possible if I replace the 225 to a 235? Any advise would be great! Thank you
Anita
I have the wheel package on my 2003 coupe. This is my first experience with high-performance tires. So, please have patience with me. So here are my questions: What is the correct pressure on the 225/45ZR 17? How offen should I check the tires pressure? What is the average replacment time for high-performance tires? And is it possible if I replace the 225 to a 235? Any advise would be great! Thank you
Anita
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From: Los Angeles
well the correct tire pressure is on the inside of your gas tank cover. if you open your gas tank, there should be a sticker telling you correct tire pressure. just make sure you take your tire pressure in the morning after you haven't driven on it or it's been sitting in the sun. those can increase tire pressure. tires should easily last 20,000-30,000 miles, but i can't be sure of that. and yea you can replace with a 235. i don't think you'll run into any problems.
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C200 Kompressor AG
what brand of tires did your c-class originally come with?
Just got my C200 Kompressor Avantgarde yesterday. It came with a stock Dunlop Sport SP2020 225/50R16 tires.
Questions:
1) Did any of you get Dunlops with your C-Class? If not, what tires did you car come with?
2) Are these Dunlop tires OK? I would have wanted Michelins instead.
Just want to compare.
Thanks in advance for your help.
C-Class Newbie
Questions:
1) Did any of you get Dunlops with your C-Class? If not, what tires did you car come with?
2) Are these Dunlop tires OK? I would have wanted Michelins instead.
Just want to compare.
Thanks in advance for your help.
C-Class Newbie
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Mercedes C200K Coupe
I have C200K too but got it about a year ago.
it came with Michelin Pilot HX Radial X 205/55 R16 MXM.
though I really want a 225/50R16 tires. Do you think I could use those on my wheels?
it came with Michelin Pilot HX Radial X 205/55 R16 MXM.
though I really want a 225/50R16 tires. Do you think I could use those on my wheels?
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Mercedes C200K Coupe
Just bought a new tire for my Coupe...
well, my front left tire got ruined yesterday. So I had to change it. I couldn't find Michelin like what my car had, they said it wont arrive until after 37 days. So I had to buy this cheap Italian. (less than half the price)
btw it looks cool. though I'm sure there is a difference and thats why its cheaper.
btw it looks cool. though I'm sure there is a difference and thats why its cheaper.
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From: Sydney, Australia
MB C180K Coupe
The C180K Coupe I test drove had Michelins, but to my surprise (and joy) my Nov 02 built car arrived in Australia in January 03 with Pirelli P6000's fitted (205/55/16)
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From: Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada
2005 smart cabrio; 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200
Michelin MXV4
HR tires - good enough for the application (considering the speed limitation on CDN cars). The Continental HR tires that also come on the car don't have a very good reputation.
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2010 C300 4matic
I have Michelin Pilot Sport.
Those Dunlops come on SLK's here in the US, but they don't come on C-coupes. I think they are pretty good tires. Just drive with them for a while, and if you don't like them, then get some Michelins.
Those Dunlops come on SLK's here in the US, but they don't come on C-coupes. I think they are pretty good tires. Just drive with them for a while, and if you don't like them, then get some Michelins.
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Mercedes C200K Coupe
Originally posted by vadim
You must never use different tires on the same axle. While this one is still new, get a second one and replace your Michelin with it.
You must never use different tires on the same axle. While this one is still new, get a second one and replace your Michelin with it.
and by the way... there was a rubber smill. thats normal?
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From: Nashua, NH
2008 VW GTI
Originally posted by darkfact
why?! what will happen?
why?! what will happen?
b. It has different traction and handling properties than the other tires. Like weaing a dress shoe on one foot and sneaker on the other.
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Mercedes C200K Coupe
Originally posted by avlis
a. The odd tire could be a different diameter even if the size marked on the sidewall are the same.
a. The odd tire could be a different diameter even if the size marked on the sidewall are the same.
Originally posted by avlis
b. It has different traction and handling properties than the other tires. Like weaing a dress shoe on one foot and sneaker on the other.
b. It has different traction and handling properties than the other tires. Like weaing a dress shoe on one foot and sneaker on the other.
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From: Ohio
2010 C300 4matic
Originally posted by darkfact
And I think this new one has stronger grip. Do you think that will make the ESP go crazy?
And I think this new one has stronger grip. Do you think that will make the ESP go crazy?
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Cars outside the US are apparently delivered with different tires than those within the US. Here in the US, my car came with Pirelli P6. At that time, cars alternatively came with Goodyear RSA, or Continentals.
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2010 C300 4matic
Bob, I'm surprised you had Pirelli P6's on there. I don't remember them being used in 2001. I thought they started appearing later.
Now, most of them I see are Michelins or Continentals. There are some Pirellis also, but I think they may have stopped using the Eagle RS-A.
Now, most of them I see are Michelins or Continentals. There are some Pirellis also, but I think they may have stopped using the Eagle RS-A.
