cntlaw

I am picking up this long waiting baby in a couple of days.
I usually replace the stock tires from new cars. Without changing the stock 18" AMG wheels of the C55 ( F225, R245 right ? ), if I want to cope with

- a balance of performance
- comfort
- wet roads

which of below should I use

Pirelli P zero
Pirelli P 7000
Bridegstone potenza 03 ( the ones I used on my Ex E320AV 235/235 17" )

or any other suggestions? e.g. Should I change the stock tires at all?

tks

cnt

Chappy

What is the tire that comes standard?

99ML430

It is very common for vehicle and tire manufacturers to collaborate on vehicles developing a specific tire for a specific performance vehicle, or for the manufacturer to "tune" the suspension to a specific tire. I see no logic in changing the tires unless you are changing wheel size. At the very least you may try to find out why AMG has selected the tires and sizes they are using on the C55.

cntlaw

Don't know .... thought I saw it showing somewhere on a local car mag ..... may be the P zero....
So many questions will have answers soon.

cheers
cnt

Chappy

I just bought a set of Michelin PS2s that are still sitting in the basement (my OE Pilot Sports haven't worn out yet) The PS2s are getting excellent reviews (Tirerack's highest recommendations).

Good luck.

cntlaw

Friend of mine an owner of a car repair shop thinks Bridgestone Potenza 03 is the best for quietness , grid and comfort and all weathers
( I had 03 on both my ex-E320 (225/225 ) and z3 ( 225/245)
Look like he will suggest 03 again on the C55...

cnt

cntlaw

Thanks. I heard that . I will try PS2s because I have not used Michelin tires for years and they are the true blood and I am sure they do comfortable tires.

BTW, the roads in HK are very bad conditions. Guess PS2s are soft right ?


cnt

99ML430

Our E500 came with Michelin Pilot Primacy which I have been very happy with. My 04' S2000 came with Bridgestones and they gripped ferociously for about 2000 miles and have since shown a dramatic drop off in grip. They are wearing well but I am not impressed with such a dramatic difference in handling after the first 2000 miles.

BlackC230Coupe

I dont think they even make P7000's anymore. Even if u were able to get a set, dont, they suck! :p


Btw, the C55 comes with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso.

Kev04C320

Hong Kong's road is in no way comprable to the road's in Wisconsin. It just sux.

rbaker

Hey, mine came with Continental Sport Contact 2! Did I get ripped off by the dealer? He had the wheels chromed (does that on all AMG's w/o asking) so maybe the shop kept the Rosso's???

BlackC230Coupe

The continental's and Pirelli's are pretty much on the same level. I dont think you got ripped off. Btw, you mean the stock AMG's chrome? any pics?

cntlaw

Pirelli P-Zero Rosso - what is it like ?

cnt

rbaker

I've been too busy to take any pics... that and the fact that it spent the first 3 days after I bought it in the shop! I'm just curious about the tires, as I believe they send them out for chroming, not factory. Also, the rears are 255/35/18 not the 245's all others seem to have. My factory manual also came with a warranty card for the P-Zero Rosso's.

I did compare them on Tire Rack & the two brands looks fairly close on ratings, so guess I shouldn't be worried.

BlackC230Coupe

255 tires.......nice! the C55 should have came with atleast 255 in the rear IMO.

Tezta

i have PS2 on my car and they are great.. but very expensive. From what ive heard the tires of choice in HK now is still the P-zero Nero.

BlackC230Coupe

I used to have P-zero Neros, i thought they were great. Very quiet (and i had 19) great grip in wet and dry, and they did not wear that fast.

I have also heard nothing but great things on the PS2's.

Lender1

\My '03 E320 Has Primacy's and I too am very happy with them. Bridgestones do lose their grip and will wear horribly. My S430 Sport had Bridgestone Poles and they were worn out in 12,000 miles. I replaced them with Michelin Pilot Sport All Seasons and they are much better. Excellent handling, ride quality and they are quiet. They are going on the others when it is time.

'03 S430 Sport
'03 E320 Sport
'05 C 55 AMG

cntlaw

Now .I read that on my C55 is Pirelli. Because the PERFECT feel of the C55 tires and supension is entirely different from my W210 , so I don't know whether it is good or not now. So I would not care what the tires are anymore for the moment

cnt

smgC32

Why was your car provided with 255's in ther rear? Just run the rubber that came with the car so you will have something to compare your next set with. Don't worry, they will wear out in no time! lol.

I had asked this before, does anyone know the offset of the new C55 wheels? With the wider track of the front by 10mm, will there be any rubbing problems? Do the CLK fenders have a different shape than the sedan's?

cntlaw

I am ( and most car owners in HK ) an absolute idiot about tires. We do not change tires in HK that often, guess most here even never change the stock tires before they sell their car!

The only tires I experienced with are Bridgestones 03
here my puzzles:-

1. the C55 stock tires are P zero sozzo - I been using the car for a week now , and I found the stock tires has comfort and good grip overall but does it also do well in the rain ?

2. What differences will I get for changing the c55 stock tires to PS2s?

3. What differences will I get for changing the C55 stock tires to 03?


Thanks for answer

cnt

DbleNckel

I've heard that the SO3's are good and more versatile (rain/dry) than the PS2's...and the PS2's are more of a summer tire....it's more geared for Dry Performance compared to the SO3's....but when I ask wheel retailers here about what tires I should get when I get my aftermarket wheels..all of them say if $$ is not an object, they all reccommend Michelins...but then again we're in So. Cali....not a lot of rain here....

DbleNckel

and the Bridgestone SO3's are more of a soft tire.....shorter tire-life....

FrankW

www.tirerack.com has all your answers.

cntlaw

Great man Very educative, I never thought about them....