I'm at almost 4k miles and have never intentionally done a burn out. I would clasify myself as a spirited driver as I'm sure most of you can identify.

I'm curious how other owners rear tires are holding up?

I'm already between 1/2 - 3/4 of the way through the rears and I bought the car at the end of April... Oooccchhh this could get expensive.

What tire prices have most of you found for replacements?
Same size, brand, etc..?
Anyone consider nitto's or others?

My 03 Cobra eats a set of Nitto's every 4k miles but 315/35/17 are only costing my about 190 each and I'd expect it after dynoing 560 to the wheels... (lots of fun when its time to retire the old ones

The C63 is definitely under-tired in the rear. You could probably put 265's on the back and be fine for your next set. I am really surprised they chose 9" width for the rear wheels.

Pics from a camera phone rear vs front at 4k miles... Any feedback form other owners...?

Hmm I would be quite interested in some feedback from other owners out there who have already put on some mileage and have already/are thinking of new tyres..

Also agree about the thin rear tyre in relation to the cars performance + a fat rear tyre looks cool too ;-) Has anyone put on some 275's already..? If so how are they holding up?

wow... and that is only from 4k of miles.

I have been/am on the fence about buying another RS4, M3 or C63 AMG. I love the RS4, but wanting an auto transmission option for traffic. After driving the M3, I pretty much settled on the C63 AMG, but its posts like these that give me pause. I am sure someone will chime in about how at this price point, it shouldnt phase us. I disagree. To spend $70k on a car, then worry about $2000 per year in tires and $5000 per year in gas causes me to think twice. So the rumors are confirmed... if this is a daily driver, you will be replacing at least the rears 2-3 times per year. Assuming you want to match up with all new rubber, maybe the fronts too. Wow.

I have a 1997 Carrera S widebody with massive tires in the rear, where about 80% of the weight is... they dont even wear this fast.

Wow, I have to say I am having very similar concerns. Initially I only wanted the C63 and had no interest in M3 (not inspiring) however after driving the new M-DCT version of the M3 I feel differently. The M-DCT makes this car much more fun IMO. My thoughts are that while M3 will not be quite as much fun or awe inspiring as the C63 it is still an awesome car. The benefits of the M3 are: bigger tires (better traction and will last much longer) and 4yr/50k of no maintenance costs. The potential large cost of owning the C63 is starting to weigh on me as I wait for the one that I have on order.

I'm at 2300 miles and my tires look like new.

How many miles were on your car when you bought it? Maybe someone else had "worn them in"?

I just did a quick look/feel of my rears vs. fronts and the rears might have a TINY bit more wear than the fronts, but not a whole lot.

Looking at the wear right now, I'd expect to get at least 15,000 miles out of these tires but that is of course "sheer speculation." But honestly, they look and feel new. Lots of tread.

All that said, I'm not overly impressed with the stock Pirellis. The car's suspension can easily use a better tire. The Pirellis squeal a lot earlier in the turns than the Advan Neovas on my Evo. They squeal a little too soon for a car of this caliber IMO. I'm not sure what to replace them with that will offer the least noise and most grip, when the time comes.....

Thanks Hans, that makes me feel better. I was thinking 12-15k for the rears was more inline with somewhat spirited driving. How would you describe the way you drive your C63?

Mostly freeway, unfortunately. I have spun them off the line a few times, some brisk cornering.... no track.

I think the tread compound isn't that soft, so it shouldn't wear out that fast unless you're taking off quickly all the time. Usually I am not first in line at a stoplight so I can only go so fast -- one of the frustrating things about owning a C63! I hardly ever get to wind it out! If I take off quickly I have to immediately lift or I'm gonna run over the "POS" in front of me! What is the saying... 'it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow?' argh.... but these are good problems to have!

My intent was to question not to deter others from this car because I love it... I took delivery with 6 miles so I know no one else broke them in for me.. After the break in I've demonstrated to a few of my friends what the car can do so I'm sure that helped wear out the rears but I mostly drive highway.

I've also had nitrofill since new if anyone was wondering.

Any other owners with a few thousand miles that can comment...?

Developed a slow leak in the rear pass tire and had to get them replaced today. Dealer price is $360 each for PZeros. Talked to some of the other AMG owners and Falken's FK452 were suggested as a good perofrmance alternative. Little harder compound and hopefully better treadlife. Was able to get them for about $240 (mounted, blanaced, and nitro fil) at the dealership... I did increase the size to 265's for an extra 10mm of tire on each side. The OD only changed by about .3 so the speedo should stay close. Maybe .5 MPH at 65.

I'll let everyone know how it goes.

Hans, keep me posted how your tires last.

I'm undecided either to get the MB tire package or Not???

The tire package will tag on another $1200 on my close to 78K (w/taxes) already... apparently the AMG series goes for about 300 $ more then a standard MB car....

Sooo,,,, any thoughts out there,,, the coverage is 5yrs including rims, check it out on the web site http://mercedesbenzowners.com/?p=33

I went for it.... and if you are in the city it is a good deal.... the limits on per rim and per tire were a lot higher than the current costs as well.

The plan also states, I'll need to purchase upon delevery of the car.

I think its a great deal for 5 yrs.... I;m sure I'll get my money's worth... wink wink

definitely get it dl

its a no brainer.....when my tires get bald, im just gonna slash all 4 of them, and get a free set ;-)

You should absolutely get the coverage. If you damage one rim it will have paid for itself. As far as tires if the wear line is in the red I doubt they will cover replacements. I'll ask my service guy for details when I go pick up the car tonight. Would like to hear from the members about how MB outlines coverage...

Ordered a grill replacement to fix the weather trim that was sticking out. No questions asked...

Is that before or after we go ripping around manhattan?

after...i asked my dealer just like that tho

i said: "what if i drive to the dealership and slash all 4 tires on the spot, am i covered"??

LOL

he said yes, the only thing it dosnt cover is curb rash from bad parking

If you want to sacrifice some performance for tire durability, you can always fit your car with less aggressive tires when the stock tires wear out.

Hmmm....Can you say, "Insurance Fraud?"

That's awfully swell of you to put it in writing first though.

wow.....lots of rats on this forum....LOL


ok, let me retract......maybe someone else will slash my tires

good thing i have tire coverage tho

Just wear out the tires, drive the car in the lake, report it stolen the next day and bam..... new car, new tires.

+1
I've always found the treadwear on stock tires to be wanting

Hmm... for 18" wheels, 295/30R18 tires are the same diameter as the stock rears so no speedo/odo errors. Wonder if 295 will fit