Dunlop Sport Maxx RT vs. Michelin Pilot Super Sports
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT vs. Michelin Pilot Super Sports
I noticed my C63s has the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, but they don't seem to sell that at Tire Rack. Does anyone know if its a special tire. The sales guy was telling me its a run-flat tire, but not sure if I believe that. Anyone try to put on the Michelin Pilot super sport?
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Mine has the Michelin PSS but I think if it is a run flat Mercedes puts MOE in a circle on the side wall and probably would not have a slime kit.
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The only issue with switching to PSS as opposed to the Dunlops run-flat is the fact there is no spare tire. I really can't tell if I have the run-flat types even though my dealer says they are. It just says Sport Maxx RT....
Also, they have the rim protection...Does the PSS have it?
Also, they have the rim protection...Does the PSS have it?
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I had dunlops on the A45. OK for general commuting but terrible IMO for spirited driving. Changed to PSS and all was good. Grip level on PSS is impressive. The C63S was delivered with Dunlop. I asked to change it with another car which had PSS so they did. All is good.
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PSS also worked well for me in my w204 C63. I also had 2 sets in front and 3 rear. Never felt like I needed to look further after the first set. The GTR community is also happy with this tire.
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Tire Rack in fact tested the performance summer tires including the Dunlop Sportmaxxx RT.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=174
Long story short, the Dunlops are a near universal inferior tire haha T_T
Mine came with Dunlops as well...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=174
Long story short, the Dunlops are a near universal inferior tire haha T_T
Mine came with Dunlops as well...
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The only issue with switching to PSS as opposed to the Dunlops run-flat is the fact there is no spare tire. I really can't tell if I have the run-flat types even though my dealer says they are. It just says Sport Maxx RT....
Also, they have the rim protection...Does the PSS have it?
Also, they have the rim protection...Does the PSS have it?
As I stated above, the Dunlops that come from the factory are NOT run-flats.
Below are links to the Mercedes Original (MO) tires in the exact size that comes standard on the C63.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....XLV2&tab=Specs
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....RTXL&tab=Specs
These are NOT run flats.
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Tire Rack in fact tested the performance summer tires including the Dunlop Sportmaxxx RT.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=174
Long story short, the Dunlops are a near universal inferior tire haha T_T
Mine came with Dunlops as well...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=174
Long story short, the Dunlops are a near universal inferior tire haha T_T
Mine came with Dunlops as well...
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As I stated above, the Dunlops that come from the factory are NOT run-flats.
Below are links to the Mercedes Original (MO) tires in the exact size that comes standard on the C63.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....XLV2&tab=Specs
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....RTXL&tab=Specs
These are NOT run flats.
Below are links to the Mercedes Original (MO) tires in the exact size that comes standard on the C63.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....XLV2&tab=Specs
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....RTXL&tab=Specs
These are NOT run flats.
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The C63 S was also developed with PSS hence why they are coming on the vehicles. MO and MO1 mean they are Mercedes Original and the "1" adds it's has a small change to the tire.
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Rim protection is a gimmick as no small bit of rubber will prevent a two ton car from hitting the curb. Only the driver can do that.
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My c63s came with PSS MO1 i noticed from the start a lack of grip, after only 2000km they are badly worn and sections of the tread are missing, no burn outs
, traction control has never been off. i had another set of wheels and PSS with the blank panel ie not MO1, i put those on and could not believe the difference, it grips and handles so much better, i believe there is a bad batch of these tyres out there, Michelin Australia are sending someone to have a look. has anyone else had an issue with PSS MO1
, traction control has never been off. i had another set of wheels and PSS with the blank panel ie not MO1, i put those on and could not believe the difference, it grips and handles so much better, i believe there is a bad batch of these tyres out there, Michelin Australia are sending someone to have a look. has anyone else had an issue with PSS MO1
