C32 tires
02-01-2010, 12:29 AM
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C32 tires
Looking for some advice on tires for my C32. I've had the car for a long time, and since I've had:
Pirelli P Zero Rosso <-- stock tires that sucked
Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S
Toyo Proxy
Falken 452
The P Zero Nero seemed to be the best tire yet. The Toyo and Falken were decent, but didn't hold up as long as the Nero.
The Neros are a little pricey, so I was thinking of getting someting like the Nitto Invo just to try something different. I recently switched jobs so my commute to work is less than 2 miles so I'm not as worried about treadwear.
Any other C32 owners have suggestions on this?
Pirelli P Zero Rosso <-- stock tires that sucked
Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S
Toyo Proxy
Falken 452
The P Zero Nero seemed to be the best tire yet. The Toyo and Falken were decent, but didn't hold up as long as the Nero.
The Neros are a little pricey, so I was thinking of getting someting like the Nitto Invo just to try something different. I recently switched jobs so my commute to work is less than 2 miles so I'm not as worried about treadwear.
Any other C32 owners have suggestions on this?
02-01-2010, 12:37 AM
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The two tires I've used on my C32. Yoko s-drive which had just enough traction for stock power. After modifications (185+Tune) they didn't keep any traction in first. The rears were also shot in less than 15k miles. Now I'm using BF g-force, and they hold traction in first. Acceleration with traction through first is amazing... I don't know, but that's just what I've used.
02-01-2010, 09:42 AM
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'03 C32, '08 ML63
My first replacement set was some Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's. Really are great tires but they don't last very long.
When I replaced them last time I didn't want to drop the $800 on them again so I went with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo's. Under $400 and I really can't tell a difference. Granted, I don't track my car, but for everyday use with good grip and wet traction I couldn't be happier.
Good luck.
When I replaced them last time I didn't want to drop the $800 on them again so I went with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo's. Under $400 and I really can't tell a difference. Granted, I don't track my car, but for everyday use with good grip and wet traction I couldn't be happier.
Good luck.
02-01-2010, 02:31 PM
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If you don't care about treadwear and you live where the temps are above 50 degrees most of the year I would say try the Nitto NT-05. It will transform how your car drives.
02-01-2010, 04:07 PM
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2002 C32 1987 190E 2.3 334K miles and going
Had F1s in front but after a year there were cylindrical cracks around the inner lip edge. (right there where the rim protector feature is)
Tire changer noticed this when I was installing new rims. I took a close look myself and yup, didn't look safe to drive at high speeds. Luckily, I had a set of Generals for backup. I got Falkens 452 in the rear, so far so good after
14 months.
Tire changer noticed this when I was installing new rims. I took a close look myself and yup, didn't look safe to drive at high speeds. Luckily, I had a set of Generals for backup. I got Falkens 452 in the rear, so far so good after
14 months.
