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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05 C230K SS
I am running Fusion ZRi (Brigestone makes them if you don’t already know). From the review at Tirerack.com, they are equivalent to Yoko ES100 as far as performance and price. However they are a lot quieter than the Yoko, except I do notice some tire noise from 5 to 10 mph. I am also not too sure about wet tractions, because it has been raining a lot lately in California, and I can definitely feel the hydroplaning compare to my Accord, which has Falken Ziex ZE 512. However, for the price, Fusion is hard to beat.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by WiredMojo
Nope, going to keep it stock. With the sport package it is low enough. And, I already bottom out occasionally.
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05 C230K SS
Originally Posted by drexappeal
You shouldn't have any rubbing problems. Just make sure you get the right offset on the wheels.
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C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
I'm running Fuzion the ZR-1's as well.
When they were first introduced they were like 500 a set installed.
Of course, that was just to get people's attention.
The price has come up now, but I did manage to get
2 installed recently for 300 out the door.
I've had fairly good luck with them, but they're hard as hell.
You feel every little dimple in the road.
BUT they handle well, and are about 1/2 the price of michelins.
I have had good luck with them in the rain, good wet traction, and was one of the reasons I bought them. Also, I've noticed that tires with tread designs like the Yoko's, and original Pilot Sports seemed to trammel a lot.
Don't have that issue with the Fuzions.
Overall they're a good tire for the money,
but check here
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
Seems General has a really cheap #1 rated tire that you can get for like 400 a set installed!
If I'd known in advance I might have bought a set.
On the other hand, they don't have very many miles racked up in the ratings,
so that could change.
Fuzion used to be higher up when they had less miles.
When they were first introduced they were like 500 a set installed.
Of course, that was just to get people's attention.
The price has come up now, but I did manage to get
2 installed recently for 300 out the door.
I've had fairly good luck with them, but they're hard as hell.
You feel every little dimple in the road.
BUT they handle well, and are about 1/2 the price of michelins.
I have had good luck with them in the rain, good wet traction, and was one of the reasons I bought them. Also, I've noticed that tires with tread designs like the Yoko's, and original Pilot Sports seemed to trammel a lot.
Don't have that issue with the Fuzions.
Overall they're a good tire for the money,
but check here
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
Seems General has a really cheap #1 rated tire that you can get for like 400 a set installed!
If I'd known in advance I might have bought a set.
On the other hand, they don't have very many miles racked up in the ratings,
so that could change.
Fuzion used to be higher up when they had less miles.
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2002 C230K, 2013 BMW 328, 2015 BMW X5
I have followed this thread and read it with interest. I think a far more appropriate way of doing this is by you saying what tires you went from and what you went to. That is your comparison. And you can speak informatively on the differances between the two.
I know that sometimes my cash gets tight and I look for a deal. However I'm going to state again. NEVER short change yourself on brakes and tires. That saved foot of braking distance could save yourself alot of grief.
Personally my next set is going to be the Goodyear GSD or whatever its called.
I know that sometimes my cash gets tight and I look for a deal. However I'm going to state again. NEVER short change yourself on brakes and tires. That saved foot of braking distance could save yourself alot of grief.
Personally my next set is going to be the Goodyear GSD or whatever its called.
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2004 E55 AMG
From my personal experience:
Kumho Ecsta SPT - I just ordered these, They're supposed to be excellent in the wet. This is a summer tire.
Kumho Ecsta ASX - I don't like these. Compound is a bit hard (a result of 420 wear rating) they don't grip all that well in the rain.
Yokohama AVS ES100 - they're ok for the price... good all round tire.
Falken Ziex ZE512 - Very quiet, sidewalls are a bit soft. Reasonable amount of grip too. Good balance of luxury/performance.
Other tires that are highly rated:
Falken Azenis ST115 - I have heard nothing but good things about this tire.
BFG KDW2 - Tread pattern looks like it would grip fairly well.
Kumho Ecsta SPT - I just ordered these, They're supposed to be excellent in the wet. This is a summer tire.
Kumho Ecsta ASX - I don't like these. Compound is a bit hard (a result of 420 wear rating) they don't grip all that well in the rain.
Yokohama AVS ES100 - they're ok for the price... good all round tire.
Falken Ziex ZE512 - Very quiet, sidewalls are a bit soft. Reasonable amount of grip too. Good balance of luxury/performance.
Other tires that are highly rated:
Falken Azenis ST115 - I have heard nothing but good things about this tire.
BFG KDW2 - Tread pattern looks like it would grip fairly well.
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From: Toronto
C320 SC
after the stock pirelli on the C320 Coupe C7
went onto a set of Falken 512s, love them so far, great in the rain / water
traction is very good as well...
the stock Pirelli's threadwear was horrible.. let see how these hold up
went onto a set of Falken 512s, love them so far, great in the rain / water
traction is very good as well...
the stock Pirelli's threadwear was horrible.. let see how these hold up
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2003 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan/2008 M3 Coupe M-DCT/1996 328i (Gone)/1988 190E 2.3 (Gone)
I just got a set of Kumho Ecsta ASX in December & drove to Vegas in heavy rain without any problems. Near the CA/NV border, the car was doing over 100 and there weren't any issues at all. And yes, they are not as quiet as the Piloti Sport 2, but they only cost me $90 each. I also use another Kumho Ecsta in my E36 328i (235/40/17) and I'm very happy with the performance/value with them. I will try a set of Kumbo Ecsta Sport next.
Originally Posted by robohopar
just looking to replace my 2 rear tires...have the stock ContiSportcontact 2's on there wondering if i should just get the same tires? I got quoted by this guy thats hooking me up for $170 a piece for the same continental tire installed? its a great price, but i was wondering if i can save money and get these other tires he recommmended that BFGoodrich makes its called Rikon's and its only $105 a piece isntalled. Dont want to be a cheapo but if these tires arent gonna make a big difference on drive comfort or handling on dry/wet. The guy says it doesnt compare to the continentals but he rather have the Rikons then the yokohamas khumo's or falkon's. What do you guys think?
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From: Burlingame, CA
2005 C320 Sport Sedan
Tire Question
thanks to those who responded to my first thread. my next question:
i've noticed that my left rear tire loses air faster than the others. actually last december i ended up getting a flat tire. but even before then, the left rear seem to always lose more air. is their an explanation for this???
thanks in advance.
i've noticed that my left rear tire loses air faster than the others. actually last december i ended up getting a flat tire. but even before then, the left rear seem to always lose more air. is their an explanation for this???
thanks in advance.
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//WALD C320 Magnifique [sold], BMW Z4 3.0i 6spd[sold]
Same thing just happened to me twice.. Suddenly i just got flat tires.. 1st one it was just flat but i didnt realize it, kept driving it, by the time i realized it, the wheel just got bent. 2nd one i realized it, fortunately no bent what so ever, fill up the air and everything just good to go. Both cases, the tire was just flat, 0 air pressure. Thats insane, cold weather might be the cause of it since its 19's summer tires.
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'06 CLK500
Originally Posted by SEXSPHERE
Same thing just happened to me twice.. Suddenly i just got flat tires.. 1st one it was just flat but i didnt realize it, kept driving it, by the time i realized it, the wheel just got bent. 2nd one i realized it, fortunately no bent what so ever, fill up the air and everything just good to go. Both cases, the tire was just flat, 0 air pressure. Thats insane, cold weather might be the cause of it since its 19's summer tires.
Coz those are real nice wheels that have to be kept in good care ..
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From: Glendale, CA
2016 Mercedes S550
first thing...check the valve stem...(its the rubber thing you put air into)
second thing...sometimes tires(more on low profile) dont seat correctly or have some trash or dirt stuck along the lip of the tire that air can seep out of. If you take it to any tire shop they can submerge it in water and find the leak
second thing...sometimes tires(more on low profile) dont seat correctly or have some trash or dirt stuck along the lip of the tire that air can seep out of. If you take it to any tire shop they can submerge it in water and find the leak
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Spare tire well replacement?...
I'm sure it's been posted somewhere in here, but Blake and mj50 were telling me something about the spare tire well and how there's a part that I can get that will allow me to put a full size spare in.
Anyways, I was wondering if anybody had that part number. None of the searches I tried came up with the part number for this. Or even a link will do.
T.I.A.
drex
Anyways, I was wondering if anybody had that part number. None of the searches I tried came up with the part number for this. Or even a link will do.
T.I.A.
drex
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'09 A4 S Line
Here's the parts I ordered:
SHELL - A 203 898 01 07 7c45 - for 225 width tire
BRACKET - A 203 899 04 14 7c45
The total was only about $25 and it was very easy to replace. The most difficult/expensive part was finding and paying for the spare wheel/tire, but when you think about the possibility of having a blow out on one of the fronts and the chance of being stranded because the donut doesn't fit over the front brakes, it starts to make alot more sense.
SHELL - A 203 898 01 07 7c45 - for 225 width tire
BRACKET - A 203 899 04 14 7c45
The total was only about $25 and it was very easy to replace. The most difficult/expensive part was finding and paying for the spare wheel/tire, but when you think about the possibility of having a blow out on one of the fronts and the chance of being stranded because the donut doesn't fit over the front brakes, it starts to make alot more sense.
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C230 SS
You have a 2005 right? Isn't that the one with the bigger calipers in front. I have the 2003 SS and that was when they had the smaller calipers, and I have a full size spare, but now I have upgraded to C32 brakes up front, the spare will not clear the front. So not sure if your donut was made to clear the front and rear.
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'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by CSportAnt
You have a 2005 right? Isn't that the one with the bigger calipers in front. I have the 2003 SS and that was when they had the smaller calipers, and I have a full size spare, but now I have upgraded to C32 brakes up front, the spare will not clear the front. So not sure if your donut was made to clear the front and rear.
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Sorry Blake, it was meant for Just-a-car, think we both posted at the same time. Yea was wondering the same thing, if the donut that came with his 2005 was made to clear the front as well. because I know the C32's did not have a spare.
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Here's the parts I ordered:
SHELL - A 203 898 01 07 7c45 - for 225 width tire
BRACKET - A 203 899 04 14 7c45
The total was only about $25 and it was very easy to replace. The most difficult/expensive part was finding and paying for the spare wheel/tire, but when you think about the possibility of having a blow out on one of the fronts and the chance of being stranded because the donut doesn't fit over the front brakes, it starts to make alot more sense.
SHELL - A 203 898 01 07 7c45 - for 225 width tire
BRACKET - A 203 899 04 14 7c45
The total was only about $25 and it was very easy to replace. The most difficult/expensive part was finding and paying for the spare wheel/tire, but when you think about the possibility of having a blow out on one of the fronts and the chance of being stranded because the donut doesn't fit over the front brakes, it starts to make alot more sense.
drex
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Here's the parts I ordered:
SHELL - A 203 898 01 07 7c45 - for 225 width tire
BRACKET - A 203 899 04 14 7c45
The total was only about $25 and it was very easy to replace. The most difficult/expensive part was finding and paying for the spare wheel/tire, but when you think about the possibility of having a blow out on one of the fronts and the chance of being stranded because the donut doesn't fit over the front brakes, it starts to make alot more sense.
SHELL - A 203 898 01 07 7c45 - for 225 width tire
BRACKET - A 203 899 04 14 7c45
The total was only about $25 and it was very easy to replace. The most difficult/expensive part was finding and paying for the spare wheel/tire, but when you think about the possibility of having a blow out on one of the fronts and the chance of being stranded because the donut doesn't fit over the front brakes, it starts to make alot more sense.
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'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
Blake, where did you end up picking up a spare wheel/tire (full size)....fleebay?
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'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by drexappeal
Thanks, dawg. Wrote the info down and probably go pick it up sometime this week.
drex
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Last edited by Blake P; Apr 25, 2006 at 02:53 PM.
