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
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5
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From: south eastern mass
03 c320 coupe 6 spd
tire questions
I have a “03” c320 coupe I’ve had it about a month. It came with Michelin MXV4 plus tires size 205/55 R. These tires are not the best looking or handling.
Two questions,
1. What experience has anyone had with other tires on this car that handle and look better?
2. Can I put a larger tire on the stock rim, and if so how much larger?
Two questions,
1. What experience has anyone had with other tires on this car that handle and look better?
2. Can I put a larger tire on the stock rim, and if so how much larger?
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 597
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From: Los Angeles
2014 Audi S5 Cabriolet 3.0T
Best thing to do in my opinion is to go to a high quality shop (Brabus/Lorinser resaler) and ask them about sizing. They usually have good infor for you. Im sure you could bump up the width by 10 or so.
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 321
Likes: 36
From: Nappanee Indiana
2026 E450
you live in mass like me. if youre looking for all seasons try the continental extreme contacts. get the price from tire rack then go to sears and they will beat that price by 10% as is their policy. they are quiet and handle well but as they age [over 10k] they start to get louder. the michelins you had are like some I had on my TL and my LS. they suck.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,067
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From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Just go to Tirerack and look around. They'll tell you which tires will fit your rims, have tons of reviews/head-to-head tests, etc. It's the best place to start your research.
Here in the NE, the best thing to do is have a dedicated set of summers and a dedicated set of winters. There's no such thing as a great all-season tire.
Here in the NE, the best thing to do is have a dedicated set of summers and a dedicated set of winters. There's no such thing as a great all-season tire.
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5
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From: south eastern mass
03 c320 coupe 6 spd
driving conditions
The worst weather that I would drive this car in would be rain, and even then I try not to do that. It is my non summer car (summer car is a 97 BMW Z3) but I also have a Mazde pickup for the nasty days. I looking for a tire that would be great on a dry road, good on a wet road, quiet, and look good.
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MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,212
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From: Pasadena, CA
2002 C230K, 2013 BMW 328, 2015 BMW X5
Originally Posted by harbor1
The worst weather that I would drive this car in would be rain, and even then I try not to do that. It is my non summer car (summer car is a 97 BMW Z3) but I also have a Mazde pickup for the nasty days. I looking for a tire that would be great on a dry road, good on a wet road, quiet, and look good.
Ed
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 761
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From: Oregon
2005 C55, 1988 260E, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
It's the stock opening but it looks like someone told me the number for the bracket. The first picture is the 19" with the tool kit in place. I put the other picture there to show the wheel. All I had to do is switch the lift handle around and trim two little tabs off. They dont seem to serve any purpose?? But If you have AMG brakes and custom wheels that you my not find easy and fast. And I was 550 miles from home. I think having this option is nice just change it and press on. And don't ask Mercedes dealers for help. Sacramento dealer sucks by the way. They just flat out said they can't help me.
Super Moderator Alumni
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by mj50
wow... i didn't know 19s would fit.. nice! 
drex... look over here...
drex... look over here...
Although, I don't think I'm gonna get a full size Superleggera III, probably just the 1 piece Superleggera. We'll see what I decide.
Super Moderator Alumni
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
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From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by nlpamg
damn, I didn't know it would be this cheap and easy...
looks like I'm gonna have a use for one of my front stockies...
thanks guys!
looks like I'm gonna have a use for one of my front stockies...
thanks guys!
Super Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 648
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From: Houston, Texas
2017 G63 AMG, 2019 G550
New Tires
I need new tires. What is a good tire for under $180.00?
I currently have 225x40x18 Kumho's on TSW Bremma's. I was looking at the Falken GR Beta FK-451 for $137.99 and the Yokohama AVS ES100 for $179, both of these were found on NTB's website. Any sugguestions?
I currently have 225x40x18 Kumho's on TSW Bremma's. I was looking at the Falken GR Beta FK-451 for $137.99 and the Yokohama AVS ES100 for $179, both of these were found on NTB's website. Any sugguestions?
Member
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 80
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From: CA
C230 K
I got yokohama avs es100 for my wife's 04 c230 which has staggered tires.
The reason I bought them is they are good tires(good reviews on tirerack and some recommendation from fellow members) at a reasonable price.
I got them off tirerack at 600 bucks including shipping and have a local shop to put them(including) balance for 15 bucks each!
It works out fine now..since I only put 2k miles after the replacement.
good luck!
Jason
The reason I bought them is they are good tires(good reviews on tirerack and some recommendation from fellow members) at a reasonable price.
I got them off tirerack at 600 bucks including shipping and have a local shop to put them(including) balance for 15 bucks each!
It works out fine now..since I only put 2k miles after the replacement.
good luck!
Jason
Super Moderator
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 22,055
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From: MBworld
bone stock E55 AMG
Originally Posted by pickupjason
do you also have staggered tires on your 240? I thought it's only available on 230...anyway, I paid 113 for both front and rear!
Super Moderator Alumni
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 8,692
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From: So Cal.
2019 GT3 RS, 2017 M3 30 Jahre
Originally Posted by patrick_y
Ahh, we couldn't tell because you don't have your rims listed in your signature.
plus, MJ has been on the board for a while... most of the people have seen his car and do know that it is staggered.
I second the goodyears. I'm definitely replacing my toyos with those when the time comes...
