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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BF Goodrich is too general of a term. All their tires peform drastically differently. You should read up on tirerack to see the reviews. I used BF Goodrich Traction TA's on my old Toyota Rav4 and they worked great. Nice rugged look (not for sedans) and lasted a good amount of time. I think I was running at 30k miles and they were still in good shape.
My car's currently wrapped in Kumho Ecta ASX's. Comparable to Michelline Pilot Sport but much cheaper and supposedly they last longer.
My car's currently wrapped in Kumho Ecta ASX's. Comparable to Michelline Pilot Sport but much cheaper and supposedly they last longer.
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2007 C230SS; 2014 ML350 BT
Just put a set of 255/40-17's on my 07 C230. No rubbing, no problems with ESP, and in fact my odometer and speedometer are more accurate (using GPS to test) then with the factory tires.
I like the look better. It fills up the wheelwell more and the tire doesn't look stretched on like the 245/40-17's did.
I like the look better. It fills up the wheelwell more and the tire doesn't look stretched on like the 245/40-17's did.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Still could've posted in the Tire Discussion Thread, instead of starting a new thread. I'll make an exception to my sticky post and merge this one.
If they're OEM tires from the 2004.5-2007 model, I highly suggest the tire size calculator. You'll want to make sure that the rolling diameter matches accurately or you will throw off your speedometer.
If they're OEM tires from the 2004.5-2007 model, I highly suggest the tire size calculator. You'll want to make sure that the rolling diameter matches accurately or you will throw off your speedometer.
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My 2 cents worth on tires ( I live in southern California, so it's all summer tires ):
The stock Michelins were great: nice ride, quiet, great handling, 22K miles, but expensive.
Next I went cheap with Kumhos ( sorry, I forget exact model ). Decent handling, inexpensive, but noisy and short life (14K miles). No rim protection: I dinged both passenger side rims on curbs while using them. Whatever money I saved on tires, I'll lose in replacing rims.
I'm now on the second set of Goodyear GS-D3s: not quite as soft as the Michelins, great handling ( even in rain ), 20K miles, quiet, modest price, rim protector ridge.
The stock Michelins were great: nice ride, quiet, great handling, 22K miles, but expensive.
Next I went cheap with Kumhos ( sorry, I forget exact model ). Decent handling, inexpensive, but noisy and short life (14K miles). No rim protection: I dinged both passenger side rims on curbs while using them. Whatever money I saved on tires, I'll lose in replacing rims.
I'm now on the second set of Goodyear GS-D3s: not quite as soft as the Michelins, great handling ( even in rain ), 20K miles, quiet, modest price, rim protector ridge.
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C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
Dang,
My Bridgestone RE050A Pole Positions were nice.
But they're pretty close to worn out at 8K miles.
Looks like I'll be going back to Fuzions unless you guys talk me out of it.
My Bridgestone RE050A Pole Positions were nice.
But they're pretty close to worn out at 8K miles.
Looks like I'll be going back to Fuzions unless you guys talk me out of it.
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c32
18 x 8 rims.. Tire Questions.
I originally posted this in the Tire sections, without a response from anyone in a few days. So I'm reposting here....
w203 2001 c320, NO sport suspension or brakes.
I am new to this so bear with me.
I bought 18 inch rims, 8 inches wide all around. Now for the tires....
So I am thinking about getting 225/40/18 fronts and maybe 245/35/18 rears.
Is there any advantage of having a wider tire on the rear wheels if all 4 wheels are same width? ( looks?, performance?)
Also, the offset on the new wheels (18x8) is et 30. Do I need spacers or will it fit? I was told by someone with same size rims on same car that they fit fine but you never know.
And last question... How will i know the proper PSI i should have in the new tires when they are put on. Again this is my first time dealing with buying new rims/tires.
Thank you for the help in advance.
w203 2001 c320, NO sport suspension or brakes.
I am new to this so bear with me.
I bought 18 inch rims, 8 inches wide all around. Now for the tires....
So I am thinking about getting 225/40/18 fronts and maybe 245/35/18 rears.
Is there any advantage of having a wider tire on the rear wheels if all 4 wheels are same width? ( looks?, performance?)
Also, the offset on the new wheels (18x8) is et 30. Do I need spacers or will it fit? I was told by someone with same size rims on same car that they fit fine but you never know.
And last question... How will i know the proper PSI i should have in the new tires when they are put on. Again this is my first time dealing with buying new rims/tires.
Thank you for the help in advance.
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06' C230SS
if i were you, i would just call the tire/wheel company and ask them if the offsets will need spacers or not for your vehicle. if they know what theyre selling they should know what it fits.
and just put in between max psi of tire and what your door says until you find a comfortable ride! dont get too worked up about exact amounts of pressure
and just put in between max psi of tire and what your door says until you find a comfortable ride! dont get too worked up about exact amounts of pressure
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welcome aboard..... the offset depends on the style of the wheel you may or may not need them... but like hwd said call up the company they should know what fits.. good luck
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Well of course I wanted a staggered setup.. but I found these rims cheap and the style I wanted.
I am a Broke-@$$ college student. So I just bought what I could find quickly before I used the extra money from Christmas on drugs and hookers.
Anyway, just asking one more time... Is there any reason to go wider tire on back? Any benefits or anything, or is it just a waste if all 4 rims are same width?
o0o0 and while I still have your guys attention... I wanna throw up everytime I look at my ORANGE side markers.
Whats the best way to get rid of em? Paint over or get clear lamp and housings? My car is silver BTW.
I am a Broke-@$$ college student. So I just bought what I could find quickly before I used the extra money from Christmas on drugs and hookers.
Anyway, just asking one more time... Is there any reason to go wider tire on back? Any benefits or anything, or is it just a waste if all 4 rims are same width?
o0o0 and while I still have your guys attention... I wanna throw up everytime I look at my ORANGE side markers.
Whats the best way to get rid of em? Paint over or get clear lamp and housings? My car is silver BTW.
Last edited by Benzboy13; Feb 12, 2008 at 02:56 PM.
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06' C230SS
lmao. i feel you. the amber sides make me wanna barf.. anyways if you dont have anything else blacked out on your silver vehicle yet.. or do you? black grille? painted calipers black? blacked out headlamps? then yeah black out your side markers.. if not GO CLEAR FTW!!!!!!!!
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2019 GT3 RS, 2017 M3 30 Jahre
you doing burnouts and brake stands like crazy? I got almost double than that on my OE Conti's (19's) on the M3 and I have pictures of burnouts and launches on those tires (and they weren't that worn when I changed em out).
your alignment bad or something? daaaaamn, I thought the RE050A's were supposed to be good, but if you're eating through them in 8k miles...
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c320
OK I have some 19" Brabus V staggered wheels I'll be putting on my 2001 C320. I've read a ton on wheels and tire sizes and here is what I've narrowed it down to.
Should I go with 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 OR 225/35/19 and 255/30/19 tires? Or even 235 and 255's?
I want to make sure there is no rubbing. It will be on stock suspension BUT may be lowered eventually (I know..).
What will fit best AND not rub?
Thanks for reading..
Should I go with 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 OR 225/35/19 and 255/30/19 tires? Or even 235 and 255's?
I want to make sure there is no rubbing. It will be on stock suspension BUT may be lowered eventually (I know..).
What will fit best AND not rub?
Thanks for reading..
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