TIRES TIRES TIRES
09-11-2013, 02:13 AM
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I ran 45psi. I would only have wear from this one corner on the track, I think it was also something to do with the stock c63 camber because other cars there did not have a problem. But I've tracked and auto x on pss and star specs and ad08 and PSS definitely feels softer in corners...but then again it has 90% of the grip, lasts way longer and more comfortable so I love it.
09-11-2013, 05:33 AM
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Well the wires are currently coming out of my current tires. Sooo now the question is what size should I get for these bad boys!?! RE-11
09-11-2013, 07:21 AM
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You will obviously sacrifice above-45-degrees-F dry and wet performance in order to get the all season with higher treadwear. All-season is a jack of all trade type of tires. If you have your eyes set on the Conti Extreme Contact, I would recommend getting the DW instead and get a set of snow tires for icy conditions. The DW also has good treadwear.
Always remember that it's a known fact that summer tires perform better than all season tires on dry and wet rainy road (above 45 degrees).
Always remember that it's a known fact that summer tires perform better than all season tires on dry and wet rainy road (above 45 degrees).
This is why I'm seriously considering switching to all-seasons, since I know they will last longer than summer tires.
09-11-2013, 09:20 PM
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09-11-2013, 09:29 PM
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I'm at 6000 miles so far on the PSS on the BS, with about 1/2 tread remaining on the rears. This is driving with ESP off at all times, and getting sideways everywhere. The only comparison on this car is the OEM Dunlop R Compounds, the rears lasted under 2000 miles with the same driving style. 
I also have PSS's on my CLS550, and so far I've put around 7000 miles on her and the rears still look new. It's a 4matic, so no wheelspin, lasts a lot longer.
I also have PSS's on my CLS550, and so far I've put around 7000 miles on her and the rears still look new. It's a 4matic, so no wheelspin, lasts a lot longer.
09-12-2013, 05:57 PM
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I'm running 245/30/20 up front and 285/25/20 out back. I get some rubbing, but I tolerate it for the wheel lip coverage. Ideally, I'd be 235 and 275 if I got new wheels.
09-12-2013, 10:04 PM
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I use the nitto nt05's on my c63 coupe same category as re-11's they are a bit cheaper as well. The grip is awesome very sticky compound and nice firm sidewall. I feel their straight line grip is the best available in this class if you look at the tire it has like a 4 inch solid slick in the middle of the tire with no tread just solid sticky rubber. Once warm they stick like glue
09-12-2013, 11:54 PM
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My $0.02 Tires can be the most transformative purchase made. Never tracked my cars but I like the PSS on the street. Plan to get a set of PSS when stock conti sport contact wear out on my 507. PSS are much better than PS2 (have had both on my E320 CDI with staggered 18" E55 wheels in summer. I've used my stock 16" wheels with studdable blizzacks 3 winters and 3 winters on general artimax both are awesome winter treads). Now the 2008 bmw 335 vert I traded for the 507 came with Bridgestone RE run flats which were really hard and wore out in no time. I got PS2 run flats which were better in every way compared to the stock Bridgestone but not as good as the non run-flats on my Benz. After 2 sets of RF tires in 25000 on the bmw (with my wife as primary driver) got some conti DSW on the 335 as I wanted better wear, softer feel and something that would drive in rain or cold days also can be rotated. I was pleased with them. Wife accurately said they didn't have that "on rails" feel of the old run flats , but we probably drove faster as the ride wasn't as harsh, ultimate grip was less than runflat summers, only had DSW a year before I traded so I can't comment on wear. I don't recommend run flat tires at all. All that said read an article in Car and Driver (oct 2013 p 108) about manufacturer specific tires and how not all Tires of a given model and size are equal as there are manufacturer specific variants. Love to hear what what this community thinks of that. Also what tires came stock on others 507s my dealer said the other 507 had something else I don't remember (bridgestone?).
09-16-2013, 07:45 PM
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09-16-2013, 10:35 PM
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Well I have a coupe so the most I've had is 3 people in the car( no one can sit behind me with my seat position) and I've had zero rubbing even going up hills but I'm always careful and take them at angles. Also the NT05's are VERY square so that def helps. I also went with a pretty aggressive offset still no issues
09-17-2013, 12:11 AM
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With my setup, I only get a little rubbing riding solo or with one passenger. I'll get more with a full boat. 5 people is a little risky :p
09-17-2013, 12:14 AM
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09-17-2013, 12:54 AM
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H&R coilovers, 20" HRE P43S, Vredestein tires (245/30/20; 285/25/20).
I regularly drive with 4 adults and it's not that bad, but then again, California roads suck (especially SF). Driving solo, I have to ride over something significant.
I regularly drive with 4 adults and it's not that bad, but then again, California roads suck (especially SF). Driving solo, I have to ride over something significant.
09-17-2013, 01:49 AM
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I want a set up where I don't rub . I'm gonna be on h&r springs and I want to stay on 18's. so I'm thinking 245 front and 275 rear. What do you guys think?
09-18-2013, 05:53 PM
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