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
02-18-2003, 05:30 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe Black/Charcoal C5 C7 Auto
continental 225/45/17s w/ C7 pkg....dont really know how they are as i took em off in about 3 days to put some 235/40/17s Yokohama AVS
02-19-2003, 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by Matt230K
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.
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.
And yes, I haven't seen the Eagle RS-As on any sedans from 2002. But that's not a definitive answer. I paid more attention while my car was on order, wondering what tires I would get. I was surprised to see the Pirellis.
02-19-2003, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by MB-BOB
I paid more attention while my car was on order, wondering what tires I would get. I was surprised to see the Pirellis.
I paid more attention while my car was on order, wondering what tires I would get. I was surprised to see the Pirellis.
02-19-2003, 02:27 PM
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Toyota Tacoma & Lexus IS250
Originally posted by truelove79
Continental ContiSport Contact 2
Continental ContiSport Contact 2
I've seen these on Porsche 911's
02-19-2003, 04:05 PM
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2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
Originally posted by MB-BOB
My car was a May 3, 2001 delivery date, so it was near the end of the 2001 run. AFAIK, I'm the only C-sedan dude with the Pirelli P6's who has said so on this forum. I really like them, as they are quiet and wear well and evenly (knock on wood).
And yes, I haven't seen the Eagle RS-As on any sedans from 2002. But that's not a definitive answer. I paid more attention while my car was on order, wondering what tires I would get. I was surprised to see the Pirellis.
My car was a May 3, 2001 delivery date, so it was near the end of the 2001 run. AFAIK, I'm the only C-sedan dude with the Pirelli P6's who has said so on this forum. I really like them, as they are quiet and wear well and evenly (knock on wood).
And yes, I haven't seen the Eagle RS-As on any sedans from 2002. But that's not a definitive answer. I paid more attention while my car was on order, wondering what tires I would get. I was surprised to see the Pirellis.
02-19-2003, 09:51 PM
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11' E-350 BlueTec
C230 Coupe 2002. Michelin Pilot Sport. They are awesome tires on dry surfaces but they are horrible on snow (and we had a lot here in the DC/VA/MD area last week)!!! I think I'm going to get winter tires next year 
02-19-2003, 10:07 PM
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I got pilot sports on my C230.
i would just like to know why some cars of the same type and model come with different tires. who picks them?
not to long ago my dealer had 2 C32's right next to eachother and one had pilot sports and one had pirelli's.
theres gotta be some way they are picked? right?
i would just like to know why some cars of the same type and model come with different tires. who picks them?
not to long ago my dealer had 2 C32's right next to eachother and one had pilot sports and one had pirelli's.
theres gotta be some way they are picked? right?
02-20-2003, 05:18 AM
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Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
I got pilot sports on my C230.
i would just like to know why some cars of the same type and model come with different tires. who picks them?
not to long ago my dealer had 2 C32's right next to eachother and one had pilot sports and one had pirelli's.
theres gotta be some way they are picked? right?
I got pilot sports on my C230.
i would just like to know why some cars of the same type and model come with different tires. who picks them?
not to long ago my dealer had 2 C32's right next to eachother and one had pilot sports and one had pirelli's.
theres gotta be some way they are picked? right?
02-20-2003, 02:20 PM
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2010 C300 4matic
Originally posted by MB-BOB
And yes, I haven't seen the Eagle RS-As on any sedans from 2002. But that's not a definitive answer.
And yes, I haven't seen the Eagle RS-As on any sedans from 2002. But that's not a definitive answer.
02-21-2003, 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
I would just like to know why some cars of the same type and model come with different tires. who picks them?
not to long ago my dealer had 2 C32's right next to eachother and one had pilot sports and one had pirelli's.
I would just like to know why some cars of the same type and model come with different tires. who picks them?
not to long ago my dealer had 2 C32's right next to eachother and one had pilot sports and one had pirelli's.
It's not unusual to see two cars parked next to each other on a dealer lot with different brand tires.
02-21-2003, 07:14 PM
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Originally posted by MB-BOB
Car manufacturers do not like to be tied down to a single supplier, so as not to be constrained if there is any hiccup in the supply with any particular vendor
Car manufacturers do not like to be tied down to a single supplier, so as not to be constrained if there is any hiccup in the supply with any particular vendor
02-25-2003, 02:50 PM
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2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Widest tire on C230K
What is the widest tire have you installed onto a 2002 C230K?
02-25-2003, 02:55 PM
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Someone in the C picture forum claims to have 275's on but you really can't tell from the picture.
I am running 245's. When I get new wheels, hopefully 17x9.5, I will be putting 265mm.
I am running 245's. When I get new wheels, hopefully 17x9.5, I will be putting 265mm.
03-03-2003, 02:37 PM
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Continental tire got a huge egg in sidewall
Im goin to see if the dealer will replace it, i havent hit anything and noticed this in the mornin.
These tires suck, they are almost fully worn on the sides after 6 k miles.
And i keep the correct pressure and dont drive hard.
I never have a problem with the clk and cheap kumo tires. but these are crap!
These tires suck, they are almost fully worn on the sides after 6 k miles.
And i keep the correct pressure and dont drive hard.
I never have a problem with the clk and cheap kumo tires. but these are crap!
03-03-2003, 02:47 PM
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Re: Continental tire got a huge egg in sidewall
Originally posted by x15jq
Im goin to see if the dealer will replace it, i havent hit anything and noticed this in the mornin.
These tires suck, they are almost fully worn on the sides after 6 k miles.
And i keep the correct pressure and dont drive hard.
I never have a problem with the clk and cheap kumo tires. but these are crap!
Im goin to see if the dealer will replace it, i havent hit anything and noticed this in the mornin.
These tires suck, they are almost fully worn on the sides after 6 k miles.
And i keep the correct pressure and dont drive hard.
I never have a problem with the clk and cheap kumo tires. but these are crap!
Yes, the tires are crap. Get rid of them.
You don't drive hard? Don't make me do a search to find quotes of how you've driven your car so far!
