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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I can understand the wider look, but if you hit a curb with your wheel there's no way the puny little rim protector on your tire is going to stop it from getting damaged.
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From: N. Cal
05' C230K Sport Sedan
the Michelin's tread pattern is not unique. As long as it looks similar to that you should be fine.
On the rear, the tread is more about grip, to launch the car. On the front the tread is for steering and braking.
If by the time winter comes back around, you will need new front tires anyway, try the GENERAL rear set-up for now in the summer.
At least you won't be slipping & sliding in the rain.
On the rear, the tread is more about grip, to launch the car. On the front the tread is for steering and braking.
If by the time winter comes back around, you will need new front tires anyway, try the GENERAL rear set-up for now in the summer.
At least you won't be slipping & sliding in the rain.
I guess I'll purchase full set of General but first just replace the rears. If it works well then I'll keep the front until the time of the stock front is up.
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Not the same thing with Continental and Michelin
PS: offcourse it dependes how you park, depending the parking angle, etc, but generally the rim don't touch the side walk, only the tire, and because I have the side view mirror down I'm watching the wheel, and don't force it to much, when it touches, stop, and go foward, thats how I park
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But in fact, the tread pattern on the General's is somewhat unique. It's got some kind of V-shape pattern that is rarely seen on others, or at least certainly not on Michelin Primacy.
I guess I'll purchase full set of General but first just replace the rears. If it works well then I'll keep the front until the time of the stock front is up.
I guess I'll purchase full set of General but first just replace the rears. If it works well then I'll keep the front until the time of the stock front is up.
So I'm thinking that the CONTI's are similar as well, and therefore not so unique after all.
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tire prob
ok i just had the car for about 3 months now and i had the dealer put on some 18 bremma wheels at the time of purchase... now that i have put 5k miles on the car only the rear right side is bald... they are like slick tires. anyone might want to guess what the prob might be?
i personally think the dealer didnt align and balanced the tire when installed...
i personally think the dealer didnt align and balanced the tire when installed...
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What kind of tires; brand and model?
What was the inflation pressure?
What is your driving style?
All of those need to be listed; and honestly. And why would it be the dealers fault if he installed that which you requested? Are you blaming him for not warning you of the consequences? Would you have listened in the first place?
Show pics of the tires.
What was the inflation pressure?
What is your driving style?
All of those need to be listed; and honestly. And why would it be the dealers fault if he installed that which you requested? Are you blaming him for not warning you of the consequences? Would you have listened in the first place?
Show pics of the tires.
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From: Allen (Dallas) Tx.
2005 C230K SS
Kumho vs. Michelin tire advice for 2005 C230K SS
After 2 years and just under 14,000 miles I've wore out my rear Michelin Pilots that were OEM with the car when I bought it in 2005.
The fronts could probably last another 2,000 miles, but the rears won't pass the state inspection here in Texas, so it's time for new rubber.
To put the same Michelin tires back on the car will cost nearly $1000, so I'm considering a set of Kumho Ecsta ASX tires which would cost almost half as much at $550.
By the way those are the prices for the tires, mounted and ballanced, and sales tax combined. The tires I need are:
225/45 R 17 Front
245/40 R 17 Rear
So.... My question is, with a tire like Kumho am I going to get what I pay for?
Will they ride like crap, wear out in 1/2 the time and/or handle poorly.
If they last the same 12,000-15,000 that the Michelin's do and I only get 2 years out of them like I did with the OEM's it could be a smart move at only half the cost.
I'd love to hear from anyone who has compared Michelin's with Kumho's.
Thanks in advance
The fronts could probably last another 2,000 miles, but the rears won't pass the state inspection here in Texas, so it's time for new rubber.
To put the same Michelin tires back on the car will cost nearly $1000, so I'm considering a set of Kumho Ecsta ASX tires which would cost almost half as much at $550.
By the way those are the prices for the tires, mounted and ballanced, and sales tax combined. The tires I need are:
225/45 R 17 Front
245/40 R 17 Rear
So.... My question is, with a tire like Kumho am I going to get what I pay for?
Will they ride like crap, wear out in 1/2 the time and/or handle poorly.
If they last the same 12,000-15,000 that the Michelin's do and I only get 2 years out of them like I did with the OEM's it could be a smart move at only half the cost.
I'd love to hear from anyone who has compared Michelin's with Kumho's.
Thanks in advance
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From my experience kumhos are good tires... excellent traction, good tread life, etc... they are a lil bit noisier than michelins but not LOUD. Hey for 500 cheaper I wouldn't mind.
Had kumhos few yrs ago and now michelin for my acura legend. Kimhos seem to last 20,000+ miles at least. good luck
Had kumhos few yrs ago and now michelin for my acura legend. Kimhos seem to last 20,000+ miles at least. good luck
Last edited by KA8; Jul 31, 2007 at 03:26 PM.
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From: Sherman, TX
'05 C230K SS Granite Grey Metallic
I'm a few miles north of you in Sherman and I'm running Toyo Proxes4 and I love them. Just as quiet and hold the road well in my opinion. Plus I paid $500 for 235/45 front & 255/40 rear.
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From: FW, WA
'06 SS
Kumho is great for the price.
I have always thought that Michelin simply was to proud of their product to charge anything less than top dollar, even when the market indicated that they should. They are consistently the most expensive tires in their respective classes, and while some (Pilot Sport Cup) back that price up with performance, most of the time you are paying for a brand name.
I've switched exclusively to Falken (the FK-452) and it covers my needs well at half the price of the Michelin tires I used to run. Especially in the rain.
I have always thought that Michelin simply was to proud of their product to charge anything less than top dollar, even when the market indicated that they should. They are consistently the most expensive tires in their respective classes, and while some (Pilot Sport Cup) back that price up with performance, most of the time you are paying for a brand name.
I've switched exclusively to Falken (the FK-452) and it covers my needs well at half the price of the Michelin tires I used to run. Especially in the rain.
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dont know that this post will help any but....
i have kumhos on my e class... and mps A/s on my c class.... to be honest... the only really difference ive noticed is in my pocket book....
i have kumhos on my e class... and mps A/s on my c class.... to be honest... the only really difference ive noticed is in my pocket book....
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Dia Blk '06 C230 w/3 pedals
Kumho is great for the price.
I have always thought that Michelin simply was to proud of their product to charge anything less than top dollar, even when the market indicated that they should. They are consistently the most expensive tires in their respective classes, and while some (Pilot Sport Cup) back that price up with performance, most of the time you are paying for a brand name.
I've switched exclusively to Falken (the FK-452) and it covers my needs well at half the price of the Michelin tires I used to run. Especially in the rain.
I have always thought that Michelin simply was to proud of their product to charge anything less than top dollar, even when the market indicated that they should. They are consistently the most expensive tires in their respective classes, and while some (Pilot Sport Cup) back that price up with performance, most of the time you are paying for a brand name.
I've switched exclusively to Falken (the FK-452) and it covers my needs well at half the price of the Michelin tires I used to run. Especially in the rain.
