Looking for tire recommendations
03-28-2005, 03:06 PM
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2006 SLK55 AMG/// 2006 Porsche CaymanS 2010 135i
Looking for tire recommendations
My C55 currently has about 6,300 miles on it and the stock P-Zero Rossa’s are wearing incredibly fast, the center tread is quickly disappearing (I've heard this is not uncommon even with proper inflation) and they are getting louder every day. I'm looking to replace my tires soon and I'm interested if anyone has a recommendation on replacement tires that they have actually mounted and run on the C55. Wet and dry traction is important. I live in Chicago and drive in the rain more often than I'd like. I've had Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's on a previous car and loved them in the wet; has anyone put them on a C55? I appreciate any and all feedback on replacement tires. THX!
03-28-2005, 06:13 PM
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2006 SLK55 AMG/// 2006 Porsche CaymanS 2010 135i
Originally Posted by My_C55
I went with michilin pilot sport ps2
so far so good, wet/dry has been fine.
I live in detroit so i know your pain
so far so good, wet/dry has been fine.
I live in detroit so i know your pain
03-29-2005, 02:52 PM
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2002 C32 Black/Charcoal
Money No Object: PS2
Money Factored: T1S
Rossos=Unless you drive like a grandma, your rear treads are toast at 8k (but the Rossos are unbeatably quiet). Actually, a killer setup is T1s on the rear and Rossos on the front (I know that alot of purists will wince at having two different tire brands, but I have tried this setup and it works great).
Money Factored: T1S
Rossos=Unless you drive like a grandma, your rear treads are toast at 8k (but the Rossos are unbeatably quiet). Actually, a killer setup is T1s on the rear and Rossos on the front (I know that alot of purists will wince at having two different tire brands, but I have tried this setup and it works great).
03-29-2005, 03:04 PM
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2004 Capri Blue C32
Originally Posted by Vomit
Money No Object: PS2
Money Factored: T1S
Rossos=Unless you drive like a grandma, your rear treads are toast at 8k (but the Rossos are unbeatably quiet). Actually, a killer setup is T1s on the rear and Rossos on the front (I know that alot of purists will wince at having two different tire brands, but I have tried this setup and it works great).
Money Factored: T1S
Rossos=Unless you drive like a grandma, your rear treads are toast at 8k (but the Rossos are unbeatably quiet). Actually, a killer setup is T1s on the rear and Rossos on the front (I know that alot of purists will wince at having two different tire brands, but I have tried this setup and it works great).
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03-29-2005, 06:52 PM
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2006 SLK55 AMG/// 2006 Porsche CaymanS 2010 135i
Originally Posted by Vomit
Money No Object: PS2
Money Factored: T1S
Rossos=Unless you drive like a grandma, your rear treads are toast at 8k (but the Rossos are unbeatably quiet). Actually, a killer setup is T1s on the rear and Rossos on the front (I know that alot of purists will wince at having two different tire brands, but I have tried this setup and it works great).
Money Factored: T1S
Rossos=Unless you drive like a grandma, your rear treads are toast at 8k (but the Rossos are unbeatably quiet). Actually, a killer setup is T1s on the rear and Rossos on the front (I know that alot of purists will wince at having two different tire brands, but I have tried this setup and it works great).
03-29-2005, 08:16 PM
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Yes, they are Toyos. Check edgeracing.com for best prices.
I never noticed any change in tracking/handling with the Rossos on the front and the Toyos on the back.
I never noticed any change in tracking/handling with the Rossos on the front and the Toyos on the back.
03-30-2005, 02:54 PM
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I purchased today the PS2....
Its the best than ever i guess... Go for it.. best handling and smooth on the road humps and no any more noise at all ...
Its the best than ever i guess... Go for it.. best handling and smooth on the road humps and no any more noise at all ...
03-30-2005, 05:52 PM
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2004.5 230K
Let me know if you are interested, I'm in the Chicago area as well.
https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/103067-fs-falken-gr-beta-fk-451-set.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/103067-fs-falken-gr-beta-fk-451-set.html
03-31-2005, 11:54 AM
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05' MB C-dblenckel
Originally Posted by IL230K
Let me know if you are interested, I'm in the Chicago area as well.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=103067
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=103067
03-31-2005, 01:53 PM
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
I am at 9400km. PS2 will surely be the next.
I did not notice traces of tire wear but I found the tire noise seems increased a lot since it was new , wonder why?
I did not notice traces of tire wear but I found the tire noise seems increased a lot since it was new , wonder why?
