Imafootyfan

Hi does anyone recommend a certain brand of tyre for the rears on my c220 cdi. Im running on 18"amg rims 255x35x18 ive just used uniroyal wet sports which were pretty good in my eyes!! Is there anything anyone can suggest i got 16,000 miles outve them which isnt bad on longevity, is it worth me STICKING or TWISTING??????

bigab24

Hey, I thought I'd give you a response since this forum is more or less dead.

Honestly, I'd say it really depends if you are willing to go summer tires or all season.
For summer tires id say the Firestone Indy 500 are amazing but if you'd like a conservative Michelin's OEM offer with the AS3 is ideal

superangrypenguin

Michelin primacy mxm4 for quietness

S70Houston

MICHELIN Pilot Sport AS 3 plus

Adi-Benz

Continental ExtremeContact DWS06.

Expensive, but I run them all year. Grip is as good as MPSS and incredible grip in rain. Very solid in winter, and I'm even running 235/265. Sometimes the back end floats a bit because of the wide tires in 6"+ snow, but otherwise they also have an insane tread rating and have a great ride. Going from my 17's with oem contipros to 19's with these, I didn't notice any change, if anything it got more comfortable, haha.

superangrypenguin

I'm seriously thinking at getting this tire, but there are a few reviews on Tirerack from MB owners indicating road noise/drone from this tie. Do you disagree?

The primacy mxm4s are basically quiet as hell....but they do dry out after 6 years even with lots of TLC.

bigrob126

I did the Firestone Indy 500's. 225/40/18 & 255/35/18. They are a nice, quiet, & soft tire. You will have flat spots everyday for a few minutes, until they warm a little. Price is unbeatable! Nice comparo on tirerack with these and 3 others....check it out.

dennish

I will be going with the Firestone Indy 500 when it's time. They are rated only slightly less than Michelin on Tire Rack by numerous owner reviews. Also, one of the least expensive. Only problem is that they are summer only

tekfoc

Get them have them for year now.
Fantastic tires fantastic grip in dry and rain .
Good in snow.
I found them much quieter then the stock continentals .

gamma300C

Just as an "FYI", the Bravuris 3 tire is basically a ContiContact made in CZ with same tread pattern but significantly less expensive, just hard to find supplier. ...I got a set for my Mazdaspeed and rate them pretty close to the Michelin Pilot A/S 3's that were previously on it.

ClaytoVR

Adi-Benz

Agreed with other comment, they are great.

Currently they are over-inflated so I hear some noise, but thats because winter starts me with -10 psi lol.

superangrypenguin

I have one more day before I buy a new set of tires (replacement MXM4s). Shoot I don't have time with my side right now!

With the DWS06, do they get noticeably noisier as they age?

Adi-Benz

I haven't had the MXM4s so I couldn't really compare, however these are quieter than stock contipros. I would say that its very likely that they will get a bit noisier but not by much means.

Additionally, I'm running 19's with barely any sidewall and much wider tires, so if you have 18/17 and stick to OEM sizes then they will for sure be a lot quiter and smoother.

Just go with your gut!

superangrypenguin

I guess I'll make a game day decision with what vendor gives me a $70 off coupon when buying 4 tires then, LOL

Thanks, in all seriousness, though for the info!

Adi-Benz

Looool, no problem.

I just looked at prices and for OEM 225/255 sizes it seems like the OEM contipros are more expensive than the DWS06....not sure why, because the DWS06 is a better tire, and it was much more expensive when I bought it...maybe sale? Idk.

Alfadude

I have the same tires as Adi does and bought them just before winter. So far they have been REALLY good in the snow, although it has been a bit of an easy winter without much heavy snow. But after about four months of use I am very satisfied. I had the previous generation Conti's on my previous car which was a Jaguar X-Type and was always satisfied with them.

GMTB

2011 C300 Sport. Last week, I purchased 4 new Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season tires. The previous set of P Zeros were fine to me, wore evenly, suited my driving (short to moderate trips, non-aggressive), and I liked the appearance.
Front: 225/40R18 MO Mercedes
Rear: 255/35R18 MO Mercedes

Now to set the correct air pressure and all will be well!