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Old 10-11-2009, 03:07 PM
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Tire Rack salesman recommendation?

Greetings,

As I mentioned in an earlier thread this week, I am purchasing some new all season Michelin's tires for my 2008 C300, I know a few people on here have ordered from Tire Rack before, can someone please make a recommendation for a very knowledgeable salesman who is very good to deal with and who knows exactly what our cars specifically require? Possibly someone you have dealt with and had a good experience?

I plan on contacting them Tuesday by phone.

Name and phone extension if known?

regards,

Gary
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Gary,

I have purchased 4 complete sets of tires, some with rims, from Tire Rack, and just order directly on line. Turned out perfectly each time. The web site makes it very clear if you shop by vehicle and pre-selects the correct sizes. PM me if you want a detailed walk-through, although I am out of town until tomorrow night and borrowing a pc right now.
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Sportstick, that won't be necessary although I appreciate it, and the advice.

I'll give it a go!
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call and ask for brian joines...great guy
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and brian's family owns tirerack...just a thought - you wont get any problems from him...
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Originally Posted by WWMIndy
call and ask for brian joines...great guy
I indeed called the other day and spoke with Brian Jones who took my order for the all season Michelin Pilot Sports, he was very knowledgeable about the car and the tires I was inquiring about. He never identified himself as possibly related to the owner or family of Tire Rack store.

Glad I took the advice and contacted Brian specifically, thanks for the tip!

And by the way, what a SUPER experience dealing with Tire Rack, anyone can take my recommendation and contact them for anything, they are that good!

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hey I see you have the 18" AMG wheels too.
I am also looking for all season tires that is better on snow compare to my conti 3's.
Is what you got the best one?
I know other people also get pirelli pzero nero too
whats best on snow for an all season tires.
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Originally Posted by _c350_
hey I see you have the 18" AMG wheels too.
I am also looking for all season tires that is better on snow compare to my conti 3's.
Is what you got the best one?
I know other people also get pirelli pzero nero too
whats best on snow for an all season tires.
thanks
I ordered Front: 225/40ZR18XL Michelin Pilot Sports A/S Plus
Rear: 255/35ZR18XL Michelin Pilot Sports A/S Plus

If you got to tirerack.com and put in your car details, it will list all the tires available for your car, choose matching pairs on the bottom, and then de-select out all the other tires and leave the all seasons selected or checked and then you will see all the all seasons for your car, I read the reviews, peoples recommendations, etc. than I made my choice, that may not be your choice?

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but Michelin Pilot Sports A/S Plus and Pirelli Pzero nero are suppose to be better than Conti 3's on snow right?
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The Conti 3's suck in RAIN, so forget about SNOW. lol I like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, but that's cuz i'm biased to the brand. Always been a good experience for me.
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Originally Posted by _c350_
but Michelin Pilot Sports A/S Plus and Pirelli Pzero nero are suppose to be better than Conti 3's on snow right?

Yes...better....I have those Michelins....but not good enough for winter. I travel from Michigan to almost Toronto (Kitchener) and dedicated snows are needed.
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How are dedicated snow tires different than all weather tires?
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http://www.tirerack.com/videos/index...=23&tab=winter

Click that link for a much better explanation than I could offer. My winter tires are Blizzak WS60 and even my rwd C300 does extremely well in the snow.

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