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: GA
'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
How many miles on stock Michelin 16" tires?
We've got about 25K on our's and the dealer said they need replacing 
I realize driving style has alot to do with it, but I expected more. Anyone have more than 25K miles on their stock 16" Michelin's?
I realize driving style has alot to do with it, but I expected more. Anyone have more than 25K miles on their stock 16" Michelin's?
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From: San Diego, CA
W203
My first set...
I had the Michelin Pilot Sport HX on the 16" via the 2002 sport package. They lasted me with tire rotations and stuff, about 35K. I could have gone longer but I went to Mammoth and burned out my tire on some pieces of wood and cardboard trying to get out of the snow. So i have two shot tires, and two alright condition ones. I then just went ahead and got 18's with Yokohama AVS db.
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From: San Francisco Bay Area
MB C230K
Wow - only 25k on the stock 16" tires? These are the regular, non-performance kind, right? I'd expect about 50k out of regular run-of-the-mill tires.
Or I guess they're "luxury tires" with shorter treadlife?
--Steffen
Or I guess they're "luxury tires" with shorter treadlife?
--Steffen
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Flat Tire Help....
guys,
my tire hit a nail and it was leaking, what do you suggest to do?
I took it to the nearest tire shop and the guy plugged the hole with some kind of rubber and he claimed it will last for the life of tire. (no need to replace).
I have Service B scheduled for tomorrow actually. Is it safe to drive it? (at least 0.5 hr away from my home)
Also, should I have it replaced at the dealership? If so, how much does it cost usually (16" standard) and do I have to replace the other side too? (for balancing purpose)
please let me know...thanks
my tire hit a nail and it was leaking, what do you suggest to do?
I took it to the nearest tire shop and the guy plugged the hole with some kind of rubber and he claimed it will last for the life of tire. (no need to replace).
I have Service B scheduled for tomorrow actually. Is it safe to drive it? (at least 0.5 hr away from my home)
Also, should I have it replaced at the dealership? If so, how much does it cost usually (16" standard) and do I have to replace the other side too? (for balancing purpose)
please let me know...thanks
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GL450, Sienna SE
Re: how wide of tire size with 18X8
Originally posted by b4chow
i'm running the same set-up on my rims right now, 235/20/18. just wonderin how wide i can run in the rear to run a staggered on carlsson 18X8s.
i'm running the same set-up on my rims right now, 235/20/18. just wonderin how wide i can run in the rear to run a staggered on carlsson 18X8s.
Anyways, i dont think it would look too staggered. I dont recommend it. It might actually just look funny because your rim is the same size all around. If you had custom rims with custom offsets then you can get away with it. Also, I dont recommend anything bigger than 245 on a 8" width rim and thats pushing it.
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From: PHILIPPINES
07' ML350
yeah..i want to run staggered too in my 18x8 rims with 225/40r18 all around but i dont think its a logical idea since d rims r d same width. b4chow, wat about if we just put on rear 10mm or 15mm spacers? would it look good???
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From: SoCal
2002 C230 : 2007 C230
Originally posted by BruNo
...but i dont think its a logical idea since d rims r d same width. b4chow, wat about if we just put on rear 10mm or 15mm spacers? would it look good???
...but i dont think its a logical idea since d rims r d same width. b4chow, wat about if we just put on rear 10mm or 15mm spacers? would it look good???
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From: Vancouver, BC Canada
2005 Porsche Boxster 987
can these tires fit on a c class?
BRIDGESTONE POTENZA S03 18 IN TIRES Four max performance 18" tires 245/45/ZR18
can this fit on my c240?
i am working in a deal for those tires and 4 carlsson 2 peice 5 spoke rims.
but i guess theres no point if they cant fit on my benz since it was fitted on a s class before
can this fit on my c240?
i am working in a deal for those tires and 4 carlsson 2 peice 5 spoke rims.
but i guess theres no point if they cant fit on my benz since it was fitted on a s class before
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From: From Oxnard; living in Ocean View Hills, San Diego, CA
'01 C320 SS
kimchi,
I'm sure the TIRES will fit; but I think the bolt depth is deeper on a S Class. Search around in Wheels, Tires, Suspension & Brakes
I'm sure the TIRES will fit; but I think the bolt depth is deeper on a S Class. Search around in Wheels, Tires, Suspension & Brakes
