C55 Rear Tire Question
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C55 Rear Tire Question
AMG Friends --
I have a 2005 C55 with 14K miles on it and the dealer is saying the stock rear tires are worn down and need to be replaced.
Tha factory tires are the P Zero rosso 225 40 ZR 18.
Dont know if I love the Pirellis -- what else would you guys suggest before I lock in and buy new rear tires??
Thanks much
I have a 2005 C55 with 14K miles on it and the dealer is saying the stock rear tires are worn down and need to be replaced.
Tha factory tires are the P Zero rosso 225 40 ZR 18.
Dont know if I love the Pirellis -- what else would you guys suggest before I lock in and buy new rear tires??
Thanks much
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AMG Friends --
I have a 2005 C55 with 14K miles on it and the dealer is saying the stock rear tires are worn down and need to be replaced.
Tha factory tires are the P Zero rosso 225 40 ZR 18.
Dont know if I love the Pirellis -- what else would you guys suggest before I lock in and buy new rear tires??
Thanks much
I have a 2005 C55 with 14K miles on it and the dealer is saying the stock rear tires are worn down and need to be replaced.
Tha factory tires are the P Zero rosso 225 40 ZR 18.
Dont know if I love the Pirellis -- what else would you guys suggest before I lock in and buy new rear tires??
Thanks much
Okay, now for reality. Look GS-D3 for longevity+fun, and Bridgesatone 050 PP's for MORE FUN - longevity
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well, you should know if you need new tires or not, just check the wear indicators, and how do they perform in the wet? Pirelli's also tend to crack between the treads and if you got 14k, I would think that's about normal for rears. If NTB and Sears match tirerack prices, you'll save on shipping then too, but then there's taxes unless you live in DE. Besides, you should be getting a check from Pres. Bush soon, so go with a set of Michelins - your car deserves the best.
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well, you should know if you need new tires or not, just check the wear indicators, and how do they perform in the wet? Pirelli's also tend to crack between the treads and if you got 14k, I would think that's about normal for rears. If NTB and Sears match tirerack prices, you'll save on shipping then too, but then there's taxes unless you live in DE. Besides, you should be getting a check from Pres. Bush soon, so go with a set of Michelins - your car deserves the best.
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To each his own, but I still and always will say "Friends don't let friends buy Michelins" PERIOD
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PS: I had them on my 2001 M and 2002 M3, and my 2000 mustang with YOK's CRUSHED them around the twisties, FYI
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good info
I'm looking at both the RE01r and the RE050 PP -- I live in NYC where there alot of potholes etc
will either of these just crumble on the junk roads that are NYC are will they hold up until I get on the open road where I can have some fun?
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I live in DT SD and they seem to hold up just fine. I cannot comment on NYC however the roads down here are pretty beat up. Once out of dt they're smooth and fine but definitely a much stiffer sidewall therefore they transmit more of the road imperfections.