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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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performance tires??

can you guys share what kind of tires have u put on, on your beast beside the stock tires? Im planning to change my tires very soon because i dont like it, it create too much wheel spin... i need more sticky tire than those stock...
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Michelin pilot super sport .. Best tires
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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michelin is the king
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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If your goal is to put more power to the ground on the stock rims, I think Toyo Proxes R888's are your best bet. I plan to put them on mine after the tune goes in.
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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pilot super sports....

ive got pilot super sports all around.....IMO. the best street tire out there....
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 02:52 AM
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Been running Toyo 888s. Love them...
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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what do you guys think of yokohama and hankook? im planning to use the stock rims...
is there any decrease in performance if i change my wheel to 20"?
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Will the 325/25X20 PSS fit? I went with the 305/25X20 PS2 because the PSS didn't come in that size. But I would love to run 325 PSS if it would fit.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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just put on yesterday and did 50-120 pull. its an amazing tire. I still need more time driving with the tires. just do urself a favor and get them
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Question great question....

thats a great question that ive wanted more information on also for a long time.....will taking off the factory 18" wheels and putting on 20" wheels decrease my acceleration?
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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What size are you running?
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SL65amg
thats a great question that ive wanted more information on also for a long time.....will taking off the factory 18" wheels and putting on 20" wheels decrease my acceleration?
Yes...I have 20" inch HRE for bling and 19 Toyo 888s on the stock rims
for track....and I really want 18s for the track...depends on what your doing...
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 03:08 AM
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20" 265/305michelin super sports, I just put on my c63 245/285 new Michelin P2, awesome.
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20" 265/305michelin super sports, I just put on my c63 245/285 new Michelin P2, awesome.
I'm sure your tire store loves you as much as mine loves me LOL
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Karl901
20" 265/305michelin super sports, I just put on my c63 245/285 new Michelin P2, awesome.

I don't see 305x20 PSS on Tire Rack's website. When I got my PS2s in early Ugust, PSSs were not available in 305x20.
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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I'm selling these if anyone is interested....lol.

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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Your right. They are Michelins, but they are not super sports. I need to check when I get home on Monday Oct 1 which ones they are exactly. I let you know.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Haha, Well freefall - when you want to sell those beautiful rims - let me know!
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by phemerlein
Haha, Well freefall - when you want to sell those beautiful rims - let me know!
Those are my stock 19' AMG 5 spoke ya know....I just had them painted black. I don't track with the HRE's on but I am thinking about selling those and replacing with some 18's. PM if you're really interested....dialed in perfectly for our car too and have brand new pilot sports on them. It was amazing how much more attention I got with the HRE's on but now I am building to function over form.

In the next 30 days I have 5 track days so there not going back on anytime soon....
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Those are my stock 19' AMG 5 spoke ya know....I just had them painted black. I don't track with the HRE's on but I am thinking about selling those and replacing with some 18's. PM if you're really interested....dialed in perfectly for our car too and have brand new pilot sports on them. It was amazing how much more attention I got with the HRE's on but now I am building to function over form.

In the next 30 days I have 5 track days so there not going back on anytime soon....
wow man! have you always been into racing? seems next to impossible with such a car you know? people merely SEE my car and start to drive faster LOL
do you see many CLS where you live? I don't.....
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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wow man! have you always been into racing? seems next to impossible with such a car you know? people merely SEE my car and start to drive faster LOL
do you see many CLS where you live? I don't.....
Racing is different than tracking but no, I haven't been doing it long...I've done the driving schools and events for years but this is the first time I am tracking and building my own car.

Do I see a lot of CLS out here...lol...every block....hahaha. AMGs in Southern CA are like pick-up trucks in farm country. Its a joke...I think 60% of all AMG are sold from the two local dealerships here. I'm guessing 25% of this forum is local to me.

As and far as this not being a track car? Yea...everyone kind of tells me that...:bs :
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Well really where's the line between a super modded GT and a track car? What about the new 4 door ferrari? I'd definitely call that a track car and I'm sure a modded '12 cls63 could give that a run for it's money.

So Freefall - Hats off, man. Do your thing with your track car!
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