2008 CL63 tires - 7500 miles? Hankook V12 EVOs?
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2008 CL63 tires - 7500 miles? Hankook V12 EVOs?
Hi All -
I have a 2008 CL63 with the 010 wheels.
I only have about 7500 miles on the car but I think it's time for new tires.
Question #1: Is that normal to need new tires at 7500 miles?
Question #2: Aug2009 Car & Driver just did a tire test: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
And they put the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs in 2nd place (beating the Michelin PS2s on dry skidpad and just about matching on the wet skidpad).
The Hankook's are literally half the price of PS2s. What's your opinion on tires? Go with the Hankooks? PS2s? Originals?
I have a 2008 CL63 with the 010 wheels.
I only have about 7500 miles on the car but I think it's time for new tires.
Question #1: Is that normal to need new tires at 7500 miles?
Question #2: Aug2009 Car & Driver just did a tire test: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
And they put the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs in 2nd place (beating the Michelin PS2s on dry skidpad and just about matching on the wet skidpad).
The Hankook's are literally half the price of PS2s. What's your opinion on tires? Go with the Hankooks? PS2s? Originals?
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2010 CL65
Have obtained about 6K mis from rear tires and 12K mis from fronts (on either my prior CL63 030 or current 65); I never do aggressive launches from 0MPH but do lots of aggressive mid-range accel and mtn twisties fun driving on wkends
Would only get factory-spec tires (Conti or Yokos) that have been calibrated/engineered vs AMG CL chassis set-up (and wt)
Many revered tire brands/models like PS2, though respected for dynamics on various cars like 3600lb 997TT, may not be optimal vs ~5000lb CL63/65 chassis set-up/wt
Would only get factory-spec tires (Conti or Yokos) that have been calibrated/engineered vs AMG CL chassis set-up (and wt)
Many revered tire brands/models like PS2, though respected for dynamics on various cars like 3600lb 997TT, may not be optimal vs ~5000lb CL63/65 chassis set-up/wt
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CLK63 BS, 997tt
that is not unusual mileage for the OEM tires (given that this is my DD and I am not racing from stoplight to stoplight I think 7500 miles is pathetic for this car) , my mileage was similar. i did not put on the oem replacements, wanted better mileage and I think there are better tires out there. as long as load rating is right, many good options. I will probably try the dunlop or hankooks next as I am putting on 15k miles per year.
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Have obtained about 6K mis from rear tires and 12K mis from fronts (on either my prior CL63 030 or current 65); I never do aggressive launches from 0MPH but do lots of aggressive mid-range accel and mtn twisties fun driving on wkends
Would only get factory-spec tires (Conti or Yokos) that have been calibrated/engineered vs AMG CL chassis set-up (and wt)
Many revered tire brands/models like PS2, though respected for dynamics on various cars like 3600lb 997TT, may not be optimal vs ~5000lb CL63/65 chassis set-up/wt
Would only get factory-spec tires (Conti or Yokos) that have been calibrated/engineered vs AMG CL chassis set-up (and wt)
Many revered tire brands/models like PS2, though respected for dynamics on various cars like 3600lb 997TT, may not be optimal vs ~5000lb CL63/65 chassis set-up/wt
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CL63 030 Blk/Blk
I drive a 08 CL63 030 with 19000 miles. These are 20" contis so maybe a liitle different than 19s.
First set was good for 12000 miles and maybe after 9000 felt some slip. Second set at 7000 miles with no problems to date.
btw the weather here in Boston has been absolutely awful but when it rarely clears the car is a total blast. I have a Renntech ecu and it is tres formidable.
First set was good for 12000 miles and maybe after 9000 felt some slip. Second set at 7000 miles with no problems to date.
btw the weather here in Boston has been absolutely awful but when it rarely clears the car is a total blast. I have a Renntech ecu and it is tres formidable.
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2008 - CL63 - 030
I drive a 08 CL63 030 with 19000 miles. These are 20" contis so maybe a liitle different than 19s.
First set was good for 12000 miles and maybe after 9000 felt some slip. Second set at 7000 miles with no problems to date.
btw the weather here in Boston has been absolutely awful but when it rarely clears the car is a total blast. I have a Renntech ecu and it is tres formidable.
First set was good for 12000 miles and maybe after 9000 felt some slip. Second set at 7000 miles with no problems to date.
btw the weather here in Boston has been absolutely awful but when it rarely clears the car is a total blast. I have a Renntech ecu and it is tres formidable.
Can you tell me more about the Renntech ecu? Where do you go to get it? How noticeable is the difference? Does it void warranty? When I bring the CL in for service, do I need to worry?
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Yes, I have the 030 wheels as well (not 010 as I originally posted). Thanks for the info.
Can you tell me more about the Renntech ecu? Where do you go to get it? How noticeable is the difference? Does it void warranty? When I bring the CL in for service, do I need to worry?
Can you tell me more about the Renntech ecu? Where do you go to get it? How noticeable is the difference? Does it void warranty? When I bring the CL in for service, do I need to worry?
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CL63 030 Blk/Blk
My MB dealer arranged for the Renntech ecu reprogram. Total turn around time was 3 days. What they do is open up the upper range on parameters to max performance. Warranty is no affected.
Very noticeable performance increase. M mode with abs off is totally off the wall. I think that they claim 25-40 on both hp and torque. I've driven CL65 and 63 with Renntech ecu no difference. I can't comment on top end because I don't drive > 100 mph but in typical speed range nothing beats it, Have never lost a challenge.
Very noticeable performance increase. M mode with abs off is totally off the wall. I think that they claim 25-40 on both hp and torque. I've driven CL65 and 63 with Renntech ecu no difference. I can't comment on top end because I don't drive > 100 mph but in typical speed range nothing beats it, Have never lost a challenge.
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Hi All -
I have a 2008 CL63 with the 010 wheels.
I only have about 7500 miles on the car but I think it's time for new tires.
Question #1: Is that normal to need new tires at 7500 miles?
Question #2: Aug2009 Car & Driver just did a tire test: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
And they put the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs in 2nd place (beating the Michelin PS2s on dry skidpad and just about matching on the wet skidpad).
The Hankook's are literally half the price of PS2s. What's your opinion on tires? Go with the Hankooks? PS2s? Originals?
I have a 2008 CL63 with the 010 wheels.
I only have about 7500 miles on the car but I think it's time for new tires.
Question #1: Is that normal to need new tires at 7500 miles?
Question #2: Aug2009 Car & Driver just did a tire test: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
And they put the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs in 2nd place (beating the Michelin PS2s on dry skidpad and just about matching on the wet skidpad).
The Hankook's are literally half the price of PS2s. What's your opinion on tires? Go with the Hankooks? PS2s? Originals?
I have the Hankooks, they last longer. I had the Perelli before and only lasted about 15K for the rear and 30K for the front. The other difference is that the Perellii's handle a lot better. They stick to the road.
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Hi All -
I have a 2008 CL63 with the 010 wheels.
I only have about 7500 miles on the car but I think it's time for new tires.
Question #1: Is that normal to need new tires at 7500 miles?
Question #2: Aug2009 Car & Driver just did a tire test: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
And they put the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs in 2nd place (beating the Michelin PS2s on dry skidpad and just about matching on the wet skidpad).
The Hankook's are literally half the price of PS2s. What's your opinion on tires? Go with the Hankooks? PS2s? Originals?
I have a 2008 CL63 with the 010 wheels.
I only have about 7500 miles on the car but I think it's time for new tires.
Question #1: Is that normal to need new tires at 7500 miles?
Question #2: Aug2009 Car & Driver just did a tire test: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
And they put the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs in 2nd place (beating the Michelin PS2s on dry skidpad and just about matching on the wet skidpad).
The Hankook's are literally half the price of PS2s. What's your opinion on tires? Go with the Hankooks? PS2s? Originals?
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Have obtained about 6K mis from rear tires and 12K mis from fronts (on either my prior CL63 030 or current 65); I never do aggressive launches from 0MPH but do lots of aggressive mid-range accel and mtn twisties fun driving on wkends
Would only get factory-spec tires (Conti or Yokos) that have been calibrated/engineered vs AMG CL chassis set-up (and wt)
Many revered tire brands/models like PS2, though respected for dynamics on various cars like 3600lb 997TT, may not be optimal vs ~5000lb CL63/65 chassis set-up/wt
Would only get factory-spec tires (Conti or Yokos) that have been calibrated/engineered vs AMG CL chassis set-up (and wt)
Many revered tire brands/models like PS2, though respected for dynamics on various cars like 3600lb 997TT, may not be optimal vs ~5000lb CL63/65 chassis set-up/wt
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Hi All -
I have a 2008 CL63 with the 010 wheels.
I only have about 7500 miles on the car but I think it's time for new tires.
Question #1: Is that normal to need new tires at 7500 miles?
Question #2: Aug2009 Car & Driver just did a tire test: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
And they put the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs in 2nd place (beating the Michelin PS2s on dry skidpad and just about matching on the wet skidpad).
The Hankook's are literally half the price of PS2s. What's your opinion on tires? Go with the Hankooks? PS2s? Originals?
I have a 2008 CL63 with the 010 wheels.
I only have about 7500 miles on the car but I think it's time for new tires.
Question #1: Is that normal to need new tires at 7500 miles?
Question #2: Aug2009 Car & Driver just did a tire test: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
And they put the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs in 2nd place (beating the Michelin PS2s on dry skidpad and just about matching on the wet skidpad).
The Hankook's are literally half the price of PS2s. What's your opinion on tires? Go with the Hankooks? PS2s? Originals?
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Where do people get this BS.
What most likely is the case here is, your specific dealer has an agreement with Renntech where Renntech warranties and pays for any failures due to the ECU.
Btw, I love Renntech and they had super reliable products and warranty/support for my vehicle.
