What tires are you running?
03-07-2012, 11:38 PM
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What tires are you running?
For day to day driving. Curious to hear opinions on this topic...
03-08-2012, 03:06 PM
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My winter setup was Conti DWSs - I just put on Michelin PSSs. My size restrictions kinda limited my summer options.
03-08-2012, 05:47 PM
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2009 CLS63 AMG
will be running michelin pilot super sports.
295 30 19s in the rear as soon as the stock contis run out.
the michelins are $30 more each with way better performance.
i have 7400 miles on the car and so far i have 50% thread left. so it'll be awhile till i get new rears.
295 30 19s in the rear as soon as the stock contis run out.
the michelins are $30 more each with way better performance.
i have 7400 miles on the car and so far i have 50% thread left. so it'll be awhile till i get new rears.
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2012 Cls63 AMG - 2010 S550 4matic amg package - 2000 G500 straight from Germany
I need new rear tires already i got the car nov 14th and have 5600 miles and my rear tires are done it can be from having dps and a tune so i pretty much i lose traction 50% of the time lol. Thinking about getting the supersports
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We can get a better tire in the PS2 or PSS but in my case the Pilots are too tall and I would rub in my lowered set up. So thru research and some testing I found the best tire was the Hankooks. I dont track the car and 99% of my driving will not push the limits of the tires whether I have Pilots or the Hankooks. Dont get me wrong though, I drive my cars hard and fast daily but its not canyon racing that Im doing with 4200lb cars.
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2012 CLS63
my car came with conti's: 255/35, 285/30
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So far so good, great bang for the buck tire. They drive well in the wet at higher speeds and in turns. The dry is great- actually pretty sticky.
We can get a better tire in the PS2 or PSS but in my case the Pilots are too tall and I would rub in my lowered set up. So thru research and some testing I found the best tire was the Hankooks. I dont track the car and 99% of my driving will not push the limits of the tires whether I have Pilots or the Hankooks. Dont get me wrong though, I drive my cars hard and fast daily but its not canyon racing that Im doing with 4200lb cars.
We can get a better tire in the PS2 or PSS but in my case the Pilots are too tall and I would rub in my lowered set up. So thru research and some testing I found the best tire was the Hankooks. I dont track the car and 99% of my driving will not push the limits of the tires whether I have Pilots or the Hankooks. Dont get me wrong though, I drive my cars hard and fast daily but its not canyon racing that Im doing with 4200lb cars.
I'm a little late on my reply but thanks Vic for the insight. I'm going to go the Hankook route as soon as my new wheels arrive in a few weeks. I like tires that have the right price point that meet or exceed performance/daily driving expectations. I've heard nothing but positive things on the V12s. Thanks again and keep up the great work on all your rides!
-Chris
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