HELP- What are the softest and quietest tires to put on OEM 18" AMG Wheels?
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or are they a totallay different rubber?
do you know there is a noise/comfort issue for sure?
and if so, would you recommend DW for a So-Cal never drive in snow driver?
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are they not as comfortable or quiet because they have less rubber between the road the wheel because they dont work in snow?
or are they a totallay different rubber?
do you know there is a noise/comfort issue for sure?
and if so, would you recommend DW for a So-Cal never drive in snow driver?
thanks again
rb
or are they a totallay different rubber?
do you know there is a noise/comfort issue for sure?
and if so, would you recommend DW for a So-Cal never drive in snow driver?
thanks again
rb
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ok... guess i am gonna go with the DWS even though i never drive in snow... extra comfort and noise reduction is worth it to me over less performance...
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Don't be too worried....this is all relative...yes, less performance than a DW, but still among the best ultra high performance all season tires on the market!
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I just got back from having my new wheels/tires installed and I love them. I went from stock 17" Pilot Sports to 18" DWS and they ride SIGNIFICANTLY better. It's not just a "I think this is a little better because I want it to be better kind of thing" but a very noticeable improvement.
One question for you guys. Could it be that the 10 lbs of weight I dropped by going with the rotary forged wheels help as much as the DWS tires?
One question for you guys. Could it be that the 10 lbs of weight I dropped by going with the rotary forged wheels help as much as the DWS tires?
50 lbs tire + wheel
30 lbs disc + caliper
30 lbs lower spindle ***'y
110 lbs total
So 10% reduction in local unsprung wt, and ability to follow road roughness is based on sq-rt of this mass, dropping it down to a 5% change in rough road response capability.
Other good effects:
-> Softer tread stiffness, compound and small blocks
-> Full tread depth vs stiffer, near worn old tires
Negative effects (lesser net effect)
-> shorter sidewall height
-> stiffer sidewall construction ( W speed rating )
So the noted good effects overwhelm the bad effects
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LOADED 08' C350 & 14' GLK-350 Diamond White (P1, MM, AMG Pkg, Ln Trkng, Htd Sts, Keylss Go)
Can I just buy the rears first and run the Rear DWS's with my OEM Contis on the front?
Or do I have to replace all 4 at once?
Still have about 30% left on my fronts....
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Yes. You can run different tires front to back but keep the same tire side to side.
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But, the design of DWS tires is so different that you may be flipping from understeer to oversteer, and vice-verse, as you see different road conditions. And, based on 30% life up front, you would be dealing with this for a long time.
When I bought my DWS for another car, I thought the price as not excessive.
Sell the fronts on Craigslist, etc, for a low price to move them and help someone that may have real money issues.
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It may just be a size the place you checked with didn't carry but I can assure you they make 235/40 18s.
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POTENZA RE760 SPORT XL
More tire info:
C350 Sport 18" AMG Rims, Advanced Handling Package.
OEM Continentals A/S tires were loud.
Replaced immediately with BP SO4PP
Tires slight improvement, but still noisey and the 255's on the back at times sounded like snow tires. 4,000 miles later I couldn't take it.
Changed to BP RE760 Sport- Finally...quieter and smoother- $2,000 dollars later. Also, on the SO4's I even dropped tire pressure to improve ride quality, but these RE760 Sports are at the recommended pressure and, give a better luxury/sport feeling I've been searching for...
Hope this Helps.
While at Firestone the tire specialist compared the two side by side and the feeling of the rubber was stickier and forgiving on the RE760 Sport. My search is over...
AC
C350 Sport 18" AMG Rims, Advanced Handling Package.
OEM Continentals A/S tires were loud.
Replaced immediately with BP SO4PP
Tires slight improvement, but still noisey and the 255's on the back at times sounded like snow tires. 4,000 miles later I couldn't take it.
Changed to BP RE760 Sport- Finally...quieter and smoother- $2,000 dollars later. Also, on the SO4's I even dropped tire pressure to improve ride quality, but these RE760 Sports are at the recommended pressure and, give a better luxury/sport feeling I've been searching for...
Hope this Helps.
While at Firestone the tire specialist compared the two side by side and the feeling of the rubber was stickier and forgiving on the RE760 Sport. My search is over...
AC
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I agree with every reviewer +1 for DWS!
Had them in my Cadillac STS RWD which came with Grand Touring crappy tire, the DWS did so well in the Snowy highway that I swore by them for the next 2yrs I kept the car.
Will be buying DWS for my C300 now or prob the new Michelin AS-3 that just came out.
Wondering if I can fit 235/50-17 or 235/50-18 (if I decide to upgrade to 18's) ?
I had this same size in my Caddy and really like the balance of the size it provides.
Had them in my Cadillac STS RWD which came with Grand Touring crappy tire, the DWS did so well in the Snowy highway that I swore by them for the next 2yrs I kept the car.
Will be buying DWS for my C300 now or prob the new Michelin AS-3 that just came out.
Wondering if I can fit 235/50-17 or 235/50-18 (if I decide to upgrade to 18's) ?
I had this same size in my Caddy and really like the balance of the size it provides.
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I agree with every reviewer +1 for DWS!
Had them in my Cadillac STS RWD which came with Grand Touring crappy tire, the DWS did so well in the Snowy highway that I swore by them for the next 2yrs I kept the car.
Will be buying DWS for my C300 now or prob the new Michelin AS-3 that just came out.
Wondering if I can fit 235/50-17 or 235/50-18 (if I decide to upgrade to 18's) ?
I had this same size in my Caddy and really like the balance of the size it provides.
Had them in my Cadillac STS RWD which came with Grand Touring crappy tire, the DWS did so well in the Snowy highway that I swore by them for the next 2yrs I kept the car.
Will be buying DWS for my C300 now or prob the new Michelin AS-3 that just came out.
Wondering if I can fit 235/50-17 or 235/50-18 (if I decide to upgrade to 18's) ?
I had this same size in my Caddy and really like the balance of the size it provides.
I too was wondering about one size up in series for my C-class- can we do it? I noticed the E-Class has same 18" wheels but has the 50 series tire and probably would be a smoother ride and more options... just saying
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Anyone tried these Continental PureContact with EcoPlus technology? Rated the highest on Tire rack for Ride and Noise comfort.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....romSurvey=true
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....romSurvey=true
