Scottie46

Need to get some new tires!!! Debating over which tire to get. Ill worry about how wide i want it after i figure out the tire. Im thinking its between Bridgestone RE-11, Michelin PSS, Michelin PS2, or Michelin PS3. Basically i want something that is going to give me as much grip as possible. Im gonna try and get some new 18" wheels and make this my summer set up only, for winter ill keep the stock 18" set up with the conti's. Thanks, all help is appreciated!!

-Scott

charliekay

Michelin PSS.

badbenzz

RE-11s the sidewalls on the PSS's collapse too easily

vdubpower

collapse in what sense....what causes that?

badbenzz

The sidewalls on the PSS's are weaker than the RE-11'a and on a heavy car they collapse under speed. They caused my car to wiggle uncomfortably. Once I put the RE-11's on the wiggle went away. Reseach it many have had similar complaints.

vdubpower

interesting....folks on the m5 forums get them stock, havent read that there...

tfthach13

As someone who uses his C63 as a daily commuter to and from work, would switching over to a High-Performance All-Season tire have much effect on performance and drivability?

I am looking at the Continental Extreme Contact DWS because of its high tread wear (540). Anyone have any experience or input with these tires?

And to answer the OPs question, the Bridgestone Pole Position are the stock tires that a lot of exotics and Porsche use, so you definitely cannot go wrong with those.

Scottie46

Feedback is pointing towards the RE-11's!! Lets see lets see!

HIRO63

My AMG A45 came with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx so for I like it.

When I had C63 I had PSS it was also great tire

ilumunus

PSS since you live in LA and don't have to worry about winter coming soon!

Merc63

Re11 are the best.

khmergod

PSS for performance and treadwear for the price.

natman316

RE-11 has a pretty low treadwear. if you dont mind that then RE-11 is the way to go.

PSS is a better daily tire since it has a higher treadwear and its softer, but on a track yes the sidewalls are too soft...i actually have wear on the side of the tires from track

rage2

I had the same problem on the PSS's, but I was running 295's on the OEM 19x9.5 wheel, which is out of spec (295's require at least 10" wheel). Once I switched to a 19x11 wheel, problem was gone.

What kinda pressures are you running? Granted, I've only autox'd the PSS's, but never had any wear/contact past the tread.

CoolBDPhenom03

What are the mileages people are getting from the Bridgestones or Michelins?

LuisC55AMG

For daily drive, PSS are a sure bet.

rage2

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.

otakki

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).

dubzAMG

I have re-11's and love em! 245 front,265/35 in the rear.

avery.whss

You my friend..have *****...I tried this once and lets just say I almost ate curb...didn't realize the tires will just keep spinning until you take your foot off the gas...who knew?

rage2

On the BS, under 3000rpms, you need ESP off to get full power. I *think* ESP sport mode has a different throttle map where it's not going full throttle even at full throttle, and is just generally "slow" off the line. The key to not eating curb is to not floor it with ESP off. All about the proper throttle control.

Jbizzy21

I have 5k miles and 5 track days on my current set of RE-11's ...still 7/32 tread left in the rear and 5.5/32 on the fronts.

PSS is a better daily driving tire and will last a bit longer, but the RE-11 is much better on the track/for grip.

Ps, I feel like a broken record here, as I've seen this exact debate come up 3 times in the last month on this forum lol.

Jean Valjean

You said grip was your biggest wish... Then RE-11 is your tire. I have had RE-11's on my C63 and couldn't be happier.

I have PSS on my Ferrari, and they are very good tires, better than the PS2's that were on previously. However, when my PSS's wear out on the Ferrari, I will attempt to replace them with RE-11's. that's how good they are.

rage2

RE-11's and PSS's are basically the top 2 tire choice. Like most people have said, RE-11 if you spend time at the track (a little grippier when warm), PSS for street only duties. PSS's are better in the wet, quieter, and lasts longer, hence the better street tire. I doubt you would be able to tell the difference in grip between the 2 on the street.

Scottie46

Will the RE-11's be loud compared to the stock conti's?