NEW SHOES. EEK! HELP APPRECIATED :-)
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NEW SHOES. EEK! HELP APPRECIATED :-)
C55 needs new tyres.
My choices are:
Michelin Super Sport (horrendously expensive)
Michelin PS2/3 but a long wait for matching fronts and rears. Dashed back orders!
Goodyear Eagle F1 but again a long wait for matching F/R.
No matching Contis for a while...
No matching BG RE050A either...sadface. My normal go-to choice.
Bridgestone S002 immediately and Yokohama Advan V103 immediately.
Never driven either. Anyone enlighten me? We're going i to winter here in NZ so lots of rain but no snow.
Cheers boys,
MALOSINZ
My choices are:
Michelin Super Sport (horrendously expensive)
Michelin PS2/3 but a long wait for matching fronts and rears. Dashed back orders!
Goodyear Eagle F1 but again a long wait for matching F/R.
No matching Contis for a while...
No matching BG RE050A either...sadface. My normal go-to choice.
Bridgestone S002 immediately and Yokohama Advan V103 immediately.
Never driven either. Anyone enlighten me? We're going i to winter here in NZ so lots of rain but no snow.
Cheers boys,
MALOSINZ
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Goodyear Eagle F1 but again a long wait for matching F/R.
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Where are you looking for tires, Tire Rack or somewhere else? I've never had an issue getting tires from there.
Conti Extreme Contact DW are great tires. You can also never go wrong with the Michelins either.
I tried Hankook Ventus V12 Evo and they were great at first, but before too long once they start wearing out, man does the ride get rough. I thought that maybe a tire was out of balance or my control arm bushings were going bad and then I replaced the rear tires with Conti Extreme Contact and ride was smooth as silk.
And how bad are the tires/how long for the back order? If the tires aren't super worn out then I would just wait for the back order and get what you want. Just remember, whatever you buy is going to be on the car for a long time so unless you just have extra cash to spend on more tires whenever you want you're stuck with what you buy.
Conti Extreme Contact DW are great tires. You can also never go wrong with the Michelins either.
I tried Hankook Ventus V12 Evo and they were great at first, but before too long once they start wearing out, man does the ride get rough. I thought that maybe a tire was out of balance or my control arm bushings were going bad and then I replaced the rear tires with Conti Extreme Contact and ride was smooth as silk.
And how bad are the tires/how long for the back order? If the tires aren't super worn out then I would just wait for the back order and get what you want. Just remember, whatever you buy is going to be on the car for a long time so unless you just have extra cash to spend on more tires whenever you want you're stuck with what you buy.
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We have these on our C63 and they're fantastic so far
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+Pole+Position
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Cheers for the replies boys.
You've got to remember that I'm in New Zealand (NZ).
Probably not as much choice or supply as in the US.
I like the look of those BG S04's though! :-)
You've got to remember that I'm in New Zealand (NZ).
Probably not as much choice or supply as in the US.
I like the look of those BG S04's though! :-)
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Ah, New Zealand...now it makes sense why your choices are limited and prices are higher 
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