New Tires
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
New Tires
OK...it's time to replace all 4 tires...it's 32K miles on the old OE tires
Any suggestions guys? What should I get?
I want quiet tires (less noise)
Also, has anyone install those new LED DRLs replacing the fog lamps?
Can it be replaced?
Any suggestions guys? What should I get?
I want quiet tires (less noise)
Also, has anyone install those new LED DRLs replacing the fog lamps?
Can it be replaced?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,348
Likes: 3
From: Irvine, CA
2009 C350
Some favorites of the W204 crowd include: Nitto Invos, Contisport DWS, Hankook Evo V12's (I personally have these and love em), and Michelin PS2's.
And in regards to the DRL's. Some have supposedly done it. But you do have to shell out quite a bit of $$$. Personally I like the fogs better.
And in regards to the DRL's. Some have supposedly done it. But you do have to shell out quite a bit of $$$. Personally I like the fogs better.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,113
Likes: 57
From: Southwest USA
Another round of ICE
Need to know more. Comfort or performance priority? Run them in winter/freezing temps, or are you in Florida, Souther California, etc? Or, do you have dedicated winter tires?
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 56
Likes: 1
From: 714
CLS 550 / C300 S
Some favorites of the W204 crowd include: Nitto Invos, Contisport DWS, Hankook Evo V12's (I personally have these and love em), and Michelin PS2's.
And in regards to the DRL's. Some have supposedly done it. But you do have to shell out quite a bit of $$$. Personally I like the fogs better.
And in regards to the DRL's. Some have supposedly done it. But you do have to shell out quite a bit of $$$. Personally I like the fogs better.
I have them on my car, and LOVE these tires.
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 552
Likes: 9
From: Homeless
'20 Targa 4 DD, ' 18 Volvo S60 T6
Just remember you get what you pay for. Look for the important TUV stamp on the tire or spec. If not present you are getting sub-standard tire for MB.
It is also nice to match tire brand quality with the premium brand of MB - otherwise it just looks like you cannot afford proper tires LOL.
I got the Conti DWS and they suck - although they got great reviews from commuters who reviewed on tire-rack - I discovered later they were not TUV.
It is also nice to match tire brand quality with the premium brand of MB - otherwise it just looks like you cannot afford proper tires LOL.
I got the Conti DWS and they suck - although they got great reviews from commuters who reviewed on tire-rack - I discovered later they were not TUV.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,714
Likes: 56
From: 1 hours drive north of Sydney Australia
2007 W204 220CDI Classic Sedan
I will tell you what not to buy. Bridgestone Turanzas ER300 . They have cupped & accompany me around like an orchestra. No pun intended!!
I am looking at Michelin Primacy HP next.
I am looking at Michelin Primacy HP next.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
I am about to purchase Continental ExtremeContact DWS but not sure
I know it gets good reviews
What should I get? I don't want to spend $$$ and find myself not liking the tires
Yeah...I like fog lamps better than LED DRL
I know it gets good reviews
What should I get? I don't want to spend $$$ and find myself not liking the tires
Yeah...I like fog lamps better than LED DRL
Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
2008 C350
not to bust anyones b@lls but i think continental tires are weak.. meaning they get lumps easily on the tires when you hit a pothole. i had the conti's and on one side got a lump from a small pothole and other time the other side blew out while on the highway.. maybe i had bad luck but after i changed to michelins no lumps no nothing. in nyc after it snows and the snow plowing trucks go by,, you just cant avoid everything.. hopefully no one with conti's takes this post the wrong way.
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 281
Likes: 15
From: Los Angeles
2019 C43 AMG, 2017 Porsche Macan S, 2017 Mazda 3 HB
please don't get continentals. they're some of the worst out there.
amen to ginkgo about the lumps. any sort of scuff, scratch or bump on your tire and you're guaranteed an air lump which will cause your tires to blow out.
I have Falken F452's and they work amazing on my 19" AMG rims. I even got to test them offroad today while taking a detour from the 5 to the 127 and they drifted beautifully.
amen to ginkgo about the lumps. any sort of scuff, scratch or bump on your tire and you're guaranteed an air lump which will cause your tires to blow out.
I have Falken F452's and they work amazing on my 19" AMG rims. I even got to test them offroad today while taking a detour from the 5 to the 127 and they drifted beautifully.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,481
Likes: 2
From: Southeast
2008 C300 Sport, RWD, US
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,113
Likes: 57
From: Southwest USA
Another round of ICE
If you selected DWS after reviewing tirerack.com survey data, unless the need to survive LIGHT snow is critical, you may wish to get the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus instead, which are in the same performance category. Michelin is superior in dry handling/steering and, as I recall, everyone who has them here has high praise. Keep in mind, if snow was driving your choice, the DWS is intended only for light snow, and anything more than that needs dedicated winter tires in any event.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 923
Likes: 1
From: North Jerzeee
Lexus IS 350 F Sport
not to bust anyones b@lls but i think continental tires are weak.. meaning they get lumps easily on the tires when you hit a pothole. i had the conti's and on one side got a lump from a small pothole and other time the other side blew out while on the highway.. maybe i had bad luck but after i changed to michelins no lumps no nothing. in nyc after it snows and the snow plowing trucks go by,, you just cant avoid everything.. hopefully no one with conti's takes this post the wrong way.
If you selected DWS after reviewing tirerack.com survey data, unless the need to survive LIGHT snow is critical, you may wish to get the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus instead, which are in the same performance category. Michelin is superior in dry handling/steering and, as I recall, everyone who has them here has high praise. Keep in mind, if snow was driving your choice, the DWS is intended only for light snow, and anything more than that needs dedicated winter tires in any event.
Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
c300 4matic
I had the stock Conti's and they cupped horribly. I swore I would not buy Conti's again but was convinced on the DWS. 12k miles later and they are starting to cup as well. The car is all within spec on the alignment. I have had it checked a couple of times. I asked my SA about it and he said "I will just say it happens more than it doesn't on these cars".
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 580
Likes: 0
C300 Sport 6MT
Tire recommendation threads, just like the Insurance thread, will get you a ton of varied responses. It all boils down to what your budget is, what driving style you have, the road conditions in your area, and what your criteria are for longevity/traction/noise.
Now *this* is funny! I know you put LOL at the end, but really? You think someone honestly checks out the sidewall on my tires and then thinks to him/herself that I'm an MB wannabe because I use General Exclaim UHP tires? If so, I better head over to America's Tire asap to fix my image! But wait, General is a division of Continental, so I'm covered. Oh, doh, Contis are now not so good according to this thread. 
All kidding aside, I used to be a tire snob as well and only swore by the "marquee" brands, but eventually grew tired of spending $700-$800 for tires w/ 200 treadwear ratings or less. Do I lose grip with my choice, absolutely, but I don't drive at 8/10ths everyday during my commute, either, so my Exclaims do just fine. And... they held up on the track, too.
All kidding aside, I used to be a tire snob as well and only swore by the "marquee" brands, but eventually grew tired of spending $700-$800 for tires w/ 200 treadwear ratings or less. Do I lose grip with my choice, absolutely, but I don't drive at 8/10ths everyday during my commute, either, so my Exclaims do just fine. And... they held up on the track, too.
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 681
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey/ Aviano Air Base, Italy
'08 c300 sport
I have the Hankook Evos as well... Great tires and extremely reliable. I actually hit a pothole going 50+, and my whole rim was bent and cracked. Tire was perfectly fine although my pride was a bit hurt lol.
although my pride was a bit hurt lol.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,108
Likes: 7
From: Dix Hills, New York
2012 C250 Coupe
I am unfamiliar with them. Are they all-season tires or summer tires? If all season, how is snow performance?
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 681
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey/ Aviano Air Base, Italy
'08 c300 sport
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....n&autoModClar=
I don't have all seasons but if you really wanna know, I did drive them through the first snow storm in NY from Staten Island to Queens in blizzard conditions. That storm caught me a bit off guard lol. Scariest drive of my life
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,113
Likes: 57
From: Southwest USA
Another round of ICE
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 552
Likes: 9
From: Homeless
'20 Targa 4 DD, ' 18 Volvo S60 T6
Tire recommendation threads, just like the Insurance thread, will get you a ton of varied responses. It all boils down to what your budget is, what driving style you have, the road conditions in your area, and what your criteria are for longevity/traction/noise.
Now *this* is funny! I know you put LOL at the end, but really? You think someone honestly checks out the sidewall on my tires and then thinks to him/herself that I'm an MB wannabe because I use General Exclaim UHP tires? If so, I better head over to America's Tire asap to fix my image! But wait, General is a division of Continental, so I'm covered. Oh, doh, Contis are now not so good according to this thread.
All kidding aside, I used to be a tire snob as well and only swore by the "marquee" brands, but eventually grew tired of spending $700-$800 for tires w/ 200 treadwear ratings or less. Do I lose grip with my choice, absolutely, but I don't drive at 8/10ths everyday during my commute, either, so my Exclaims do just fine. And... they held up on the track, too.
Now *this* is funny! I know you put LOL at the end, but really? You think someone honestly checks out the sidewall on my tires and then thinks to him/herself that I'm an MB wannabe because I use General Exclaim UHP tires? If so, I better head over to America's Tire asap to fix my image! But wait, General is a division of Continental, so I'm covered. Oh, doh, Contis are now not so good according to this thread.
All kidding aside, I used to be a tire snob as well and only swore by the "marquee" brands, but eventually grew tired of spending $700-$800 for tires w/ 200 treadwear ratings or less. Do I lose grip with my choice, absolutely, but I don't drive at 8/10ths everyday during my commute, either, so my Exclaims do just fine. And... they held up on the track, too.
