Pirelli P Zero Silver
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2012 C63 BS 2012 SLK 350 2014 CLA 45
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I haven't changed my tires yet but am actually about to.
I am running stock 18" AMG rims and am considering the following sizes: (if anyone knows these are correct please let me know as I don't want the wrong tires)
265/35/18 in the rear
245/40/18 in the front.
These shouldn't cause issues correct? (no rubbing, etc)
Also, as for the tires OP, I am considering Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3.
Everyone on this board pretty much recommends the Michelin PSS but the tire guy said the Michelin PS A/S3 were an all seasons tire and while it doesnt quite have the grippiness of the PSS its a damn good tire and the treadwear is at 500 (vs 300 on the PSS).
So to answer your question, I don't know but would love for anyone to chime in on any of the above tires including the Pirelli P Zero Silver.
I am running stock 18" AMG rims and am considering the following sizes: (if anyone knows these are correct please let me know as I don't want the wrong tires)
265/35/18 in the rear
245/40/18 in the front.
These shouldn't cause issues correct? (no rubbing, etc)
Also, as for the tires OP, I am considering Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3.
Everyone on this board pretty much recommends the Michelin PSS but the tire guy said the Michelin PS A/S3 were an all seasons tire and while it doesnt quite have the grippiness of the PSS its a damn good tire and the treadwear is at 500 (vs 300 on the PSS).
So to answer your question, I don't know but would love for anyone to chime in on any of the above tires including the Pirelli P Zero Silver.
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oem size is
235/40 ZR 1895Y XL
255/35 ZR 18 94Y XL
I have PSS
245/40 ZR 18 97Y XL
265/35 ZR 18 97Y XL
with spacers F/R 12/10 mm
no rubbing
the dealer put these tires on during the CPO process
I run a bit lower pressure due to the higher load rating
235/40 ZR 1895Y XL
255/35 ZR 18 94Y XL
I have PSS
245/40 ZR 18 97Y XL
265/35 ZR 18 97Y XL
with spacers F/R 12/10 mm
no rubbing
the dealer put these tires on during the CPO process
I run a bit lower pressure due to the higher load rating
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C63
I haven't changed my tires yet but am actually about to.
I am running stock 18" AMG rims and am considering the following sizes: (if anyone knows these are correct please let me know as I don't want the wrong tires)
265/35/18 in the rear
245/40/18 in the front.
These shouldn't cause issues correct? (no rubbing, etc)
Also, as for the tires OP, I am considering Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3.
Everyone on this board pretty much recommends the Michelin PSS but the tire guy said the Michelin PS A/S3 were an all seasons tire and while it doesnt quite have the grippiness of the PSS its a damn good tire and the treadwear is at 500 (vs 300 on the PSS).
So to answer your question, I don't know but would love for anyone to chime in on any of the above tires including the Pirelli P Zero Silver.
I am running stock 18" AMG rims and am considering the following sizes: (if anyone knows these are correct please let me know as I don't want the wrong tires)
265/35/18 in the rear
245/40/18 in the front.
These shouldn't cause issues correct? (no rubbing, etc)
Also, as for the tires OP, I am considering Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3.
Everyone on this board pretty much recommends the Michelin PSS but the tire guy said the Michelin PS A/S3 were an all seasons tire and while it doesnt quite have the grippiness of the PSS its a damn good tire and the treadwear is at 500 (vs 300 on the PSS).
So to answer your question, I don't know but would love for anyone to chime in on any of the above tires including the Pirelli P Zero Silver.
so far i love them. they are SUPER quiet. that was the most surprising thing for me. i'd say that they are a little less direct/connected than the OE Pirellis but that might be the lack of noise playing into that subjective assessment.
an interesting note is that one side of each tire (i can't remember if it's the outside or inside) of the A/S 3 fronts has a pretty damn floppy side wall. when holding the unmounted tires, there is a distinct difference between one side vs. the other. i think it's the inside side wall that is more pliable. maybe to help mounting as well??? i don't know. i guess it plays into the design. the rears were not like this though, i know that.
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I have Michelin PSS and the grip is phenomenal over the stock pirellis that came with the car. I'm running 265 in the rear and 245 in the front on stock rims and suspensions with no rubbing at all even when there's passengers in the back and luggage.
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The P Zero Silver has the same tread pattern with a different "longer wearing" rubber compound so I would assume the stock P Zero would be a stickier tyre.
The Silver is more expensive too.I have changed the rear toe setting on mine to neutral to preserve tyre life. The tyres wear better and the car feels better to drive IMO. More predictable on the twisty stuff without the snap back. Worth considering if poor tyre wear is an issue.
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2010 Mercedes E350
Tire noise
We just bought a 2010 E350 with the Perelli tires. The seem to make a hollow sound when I hit a pavement seam at 35mph or higher. I have also noticed a rubbing noise when I turn. Do you guys thing the tires are the cause?
