tyre choice
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c32 amg
tyre choice
lets have a tyre poll to see what tyres you lot are using so i can decide on what to get...i be gettin some 19"s...what do you think
toyo
goodyear
michelins
dunlop
yokohama
falkens
any other makes i missed out
toyo
goodyear
michelins
dunlop
yokohama
falkens
any other makes i missed out
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W210 E55 & W204 C63
Michelin PS2's: http://www.michelinman.com/images/pi...-sport-ps2.jpg
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RENNtech C32 AMG
I'm on my second set of BFG KDW 2 (Rear Only). Great grip, got them with an even better deal from Ebay, yes believe it or not these tires look like had less than 20 miles on them. Got em for $200$ $hipped to my door!! Less than half price!! anyways, they wear quick especially after a few smoke shows followed by long patches of rubber down parking lots, lol If you don't push the car's handling to its limits, these tires should last more than 6k.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 was my next choice, but I could not beat the deal.
P.S. the KDW 2's are noisy tires, especially on the front. (no circumferential grooves to keep them quiet)
The Goodyear Eagle F1 was my next choice, but I could not beat the deal. P.S. the KDW 2's are noisy tires, especially on the front. (no circumferential grooves to keep them quiet)
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S600, GL450, GLC 43
IMHO
1. Bridgstone 050 PP's, BEST grip, good rain, wear out fast
2. Goodyear GSD3, good drip, GREAT rain, good treadwear
3. Yokohama, es100, Good grip, Good rain, slightly noisy, good wear
4. Kumoh's Good grip, good rain, good tredwear, noisy after 1/2, need rebalacned often.
PS: I have posted it a million times now, but one more won't hurt " Friends, don 't let friends buy Michelins"
WAY too expensive for what you get, don't even think about using them for a second season as they get hard as bricks over the winter.
See yeah
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I agree with the post above- you need to let us know your objectives. Cost, noise, grip (wet and/or dry), mileage.....etc.
I purchased Nitto 555. I rarely drive the car- when it do I'm normally not very hard on it, never in the rain. I just wanted something that wasn't too expensive, pretty good grip on dry pavement for when I do flog it a little, and was relatively quiet. So far I am happy with my choice. I have heard that when the Nitto's start to get a little on the worn side- they start to get noisey. That really didn't bother me, because as much as I drive, they will proably start to rot before the mileage becomes a concern.
I purchased Nitto 555. I rarely drive the car- when it do I'm normally not very hard on it, never in the rain. I just wanted something that wasn't too expensive, pretty good grip on dry pavement for when I do flog it a little, and was relatively quiet. So far I am happy with my choice. I have heard that when the Nitto's start to get a little on the worn side- they start to get noisey. That really didn't bother me, because as much as I drive, they will proably start to rot before the mileage becomes a concern.
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I've been using Nexen N3000 tires on my cars for the last few years and have been very happy with them. I've used Michelin, Goodyear, Yokohama, Kumho, Toyo, and Cooper......and these perform just as good if not better. They are definitely the most quiet tires I've used, and the grip on them is excellent. The first thing I did when I got my C32 was take the Sport Pilots off, and put N3000 tires on it. It's a great tire, and when you then figure in the price, it's a ridiculous deal.
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CLS55 Designo 030
I'm going to try the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta this time. I've read great reviews about them and you can't beat the price (under $600 for all corners in 18s). The Nitto Invos are also a good choice nowadays.
I'm on my 4th set of PS2s and I'm tired of them. The grip and handling is great but they wear out fast. I don't like them in the rain either. I was sliding left and right this morning on my way to work. The car was out of control over 55 mph.
I'm on my 4th set of PS2s and I'm tired of them. The grip and handling is great but they wear out fast. I don't like them in the rain either. I was sliding left and right this morning on my way to work. The car was out of control over 55 mph.
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I heard good things about Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta too, maybe it is time to try them out...
I'm going to try the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta this time. I've read great reviews about them and you can't beat the price (under $600 for all corners in 18s). The Nitto Invos are also a good choice nowadays.
I'm on my 4th set of PS2s and I'm tired of them. The grip and handling is great but they wear out fast. I don't like them in the rain either. I was sliding left and right this morning on my way to work. The car was out of control over 55 mph.
I'm on my 4th set of PS2s and I'm tired of them. The grip and handling is great but they wear out fast. I don't like them in the rain either. I was sliding left and right this morning on my way to work. The car was out of control over 55 mph.
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a search would have been very helpful. tires have been discussed numerous times.
anyway...i posted feedback before re the khumo escta spt.
wear 320, symmetric (you can flip on rim to prolong life), ZR (Y) rated =186+ mph. cheap= ~$600 for 235, 265 in 19s.
ride is a bit harsher than PS2s. they feel more precise, but with slightly less grip. wearing very well.
anyway...i posted feedback before re the khumo escta spt.
wear 320, symmetric (you can flip on rim to prolong life), ZR (Y) rated =186+ mph. cheap= ~$600 for 235, 265 in 19s.
ride is a bit harsher than PS2s. they feel more precise, but with slightly less grip. wearing very well.
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I drove a stage 3 SRT-4 last winter with the Nexen tires and never had any problems with traction. They are outstanding in the snow and rain, and grip very well on dry pavement as well. They have a 340 treadwear rating, A temperature rating, AA traction rating, and are speed rated to 186mph. If you search around, you can get great deals on them. I got (2)235/45/17 and (2)255/40/17 for my C32 for $250, brand new.
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From: nottingham / uk
silver 2002 c32 amg
get Goodyear f1 asymmetrics 
an improvement on the standard F1's and at a similar price
typically you can expect to pay about £100 per corner
I am also in the UK and these work very well with our crappy weather
an improvement on the standard F1's and at a similar price
typically you can expect to pay about £100 per corner
I am also in the UK and these work very well with our crappy weather
