PatSC23

just got my 19's on this weekend, perfect fit...its funny how only 20mm actually looks much wider.

I went to Toyo Proxes T1-R's...245/275 - I immediately noticed better grip, definitely not as soft as the Pirelli's. I never did burnouts but occasionally the traction control would come on with the Pzero's, doesnt seem as likely with the Toyo's.

And btw, if anyone is local to NJ/NYC, I have my stocks tires for sale...perfect condition

https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-ti...ml#post3609438

clktoc63

I'm joining the club here. I'm at 4700 miles and my rears have about had it. I have a nail in one tire too. I'd say I could get another 1000-1500 miles out of the tires, so I'm a bit torn whether to replace now or plug and wait a few months.

I've always have very good luck with BF Goodrich (Comp TAs used to perform well for me). They now have a hot looking tire that fits our rides (g-force TA). Has anyone used this tire? Any opinions from the picture?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic...=(Y)&minLoad=S

jstefanop

iTrader: (1)

Now that im getting a C63 I was wondering how tire wear/replacement works for rear wheel cars...I currently drive an Sti and since its a all wheel drive we have to replace all 4 at the same time, and all 4 tires have to be very close to the same tread depth throughout the life of the tires otherwise you can do serious damage to the differential/drivetrain.

Since the C63 is just rear wheel does it matter if the rears have no tread left and the fronts are almost full? Do you guys replace the rears and fronts at different intervals and is that fine for the drive train?

bushburninc63

3,200 so far and looking good in the rear, but it has popped up the check pressure twice in three week so far, I think I might have a leak somewhere.

Savoy6

okay pass on the re960 bridgestones. they feel like two marshmallows on the rears. to get rid some of that you have to run insane high pressures (45cold) once they heat up you are close to the 51 max psi. Then once you get that sorted the 275's rub when the sidewalls fold like a cheap suit on high lateral loads.

corbin

im sorry if this has been discussed but has anyone tried a set of nitto invos? i was considering going this way and havent seen too many c63's with these tires. I have heard outstanding reviews from owners of other highline cars but none that specifically owned a c63.

Hans Delbruck

A leak? No need to investigate -- just use it as an excuse to get some new, sticky tires!

If I let my car sit for a while the tires lose pressure. I have had to add air several times over the last year. Must be that porky 4000lbs making them go flat!


I think I'm gonna get 275 NT05's for the rear soon. Followed by 245's in the front. Has anyone worn out their fronts yet?

GBlansten

Nitto Invos did not fare well at all in a nine tire test in C&D August 2009. They placed near the bottom at eighth place.

corbin

oh wow ill definetly have to read up on that one...thanks

GBlansten

Got Continental Extreme Contact DW tires yesterday. 235/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rear. Hope they'll be good replacements.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....remeContact+DW

RM-6302

I saw those, too.

Please post your thoughts and experiences with these new tires.

I and I'm sure others here would greatly appreciate the info. TIA.

GBlansten

It will be a few weeks but when I get a some miles on them then I'll post an update.

PatSC23

so far so good with the toyo t1-r's

Similar driving style, same locations im noticing less slip on launches - these aren't hard launches, just aggressive on ramp driving from a stop. In situation where I slipped with the Pirellis i don't notice it anymore - credit the toyo's or the extra 20mm, but its a noticeable difference. Not to mention the pricing is much more favorable and has a much nicer looking sidewall and very aggressive tread pattern (seems trivial but sidewall looks and tread pattern syle are important to me)

Its also very grippy accelerating through corners...just my 2 cents, but Im happy

drawde

Got almost 6k out of the rears, but they're on they're way out (and looks like they have been for a while now, lol). I'm only planning on replacing the rears as the fronts still feel almost new. I'm thinking about going Eagle F1 A/S 265/35 as it seems to be a popular choice. Any owners comment on how they compare to the stock tires as far as grip/performance and longevity (I know there's a few comments a couple pages back)? Although I know this won't do anything for the upcoming winter, I'm assuming if I need to do any driving in light snow or something that I might be marginally better off with 2 A/S vs 4 summers.

About to pull the trigger.. Any other recommendations?

bushburninc63

I'm at 4,700 miles and still got some decent meat left, i'll probably get 10k out of it.

g.smiley

been running stock in the front for 10200 miles. the rears I had to change at 4700...

gonna do all 4 in a week or so...Gonna get the cheapest tires i can find too..

mbe3504matic

Yeah sure you will give the proceeds back to the stealer. I also have a bridge in brooklyn I want to give back to you. LOL

PatSC23

Drawde, uhav any interest in buying my Pirelli's ... 1400 miles - no burnouts

bushburninc63

any updates on aftermarket tire use and mileage?

catesbym

10,500miles
Fronts are stock Pirellis with some life left.
Rears: Toyo's T1R's changed around 5k miles ago, look like they have at least another 5k+ treadwear to go.

Grip is excellent, I will be sticking with this tire choice.

sflgator

Just switched out my rear oem Pirelli P-Zero's @ 5k mi. I was going to go with what I've had much success with the in past (Falken FK-452s), but from a recommendation of another Forum member + in doing some research, I decided to try the Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports with are similarly priced to the Falken FK452s.

A couple things I've noticed in the past 2 days of driving on them (mostly on the highway)...

1. The a/s tread pattern is actually quite similar to the oem Pirelli P-Zero's.

2. I'm not sure if they need to "settle in" or not, but it seems like I'm getting a lot more "float" on the highway...no pulls to the right or left; just like a "floaty" feeling like when it's very windy, but even when there's little wind. I wonder if this is b/c of the two different tire types on the front vs. rear?

3. The Bridgestone RE760's are quiet for now and they seem to grip quite well, although I haven't really driven on them in the rain yet or done any hard launches.

4. They have a treadwear rating of 340 (vs. the Pirelli P-Zero's 220), so time will tell how many mi. they actually last on the rear of my beast.

I will update everyone on my experiences with the Bridgestone RE760 Sports in a few days, but for now, if anyone has any thoughts as to the "float" I'm feeling, please chime in. Thanks you.

bushburninc63

Maybe the tires have too much pressure in them?

sflgator

Maybe; I set them to 39psi like the oem Pirelli P-Zero's as the C63 recommended tire pressure from MB. Maybe I should lower the psi to ~ 36psi on the new rear Bridgestone RE760's. Thanks.

zzotte

Anyone can explain to me the main performance differences with Pilleri PZero versus PZero Nero? I know the prices are higher on Pzeros about $100.00 over the Nero.

Leo

Multispeed

When my Pirelli rears wore out this past spring I went with some cheap Federals just to have some fun with and burn off. I didnt check and just trusted the tire shop that the load rating would be just as high as the Pirelli's. First time on the highway I could feel the *** swaying around back and forth and lane changes and high speed corners were really bad. I had the exact same problem with my Dodge Ram 3500. Stupid tire shop put on 4 lower weight rated tires and it swayed almost dangerously as if on Marshmallows. Higher load tires with firmer sidewalls fixed the problem with both vehicles.
The lesson was I am always going to have to check the tire specs carefully myself everytime.