CLK-Class (W209) 2003 on: CLK 270 CDI, CLK 200K, CLK 200 CGI, CLK 240, CLK 320, CLK 350, CLK 500, CLK 550 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Jan 17, 2024 | 11:10 AM
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It’s time for me to consider new tires on my 2004 CLK 320 convertible. I’ve seen less than favorable reviews in the Michelins.
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Old Jan 18, 2024 | 04:33 AM
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I've recently put a full set of Pirelli Cinturato P7 MOs on mine. Seem just fine. I'm in the UK and would have preferred all seasons but they appear to be unobtanium in the rear size.

https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-gb/...rearId=2153700
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Old Jan 19, 2024 | 07:06 AM
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I see Continental DWS06+ on a lot of cars in this segment. Very grippy tires, I have them on my '04 500 and I find there are a fair amount of corners I don't need to brake for at all, just a quick downshift and accelerate out of the apex - very fun.
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Which Michelins had the bad review? PS4's are the best IMO.
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Old Jan 19, 2024 | 10:34 AM
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The remarks are that the pilots are now EV ready and much harder than the original resulting in very different characteristics
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Originally Posted by Tennis Dad
The remarks are that the pilots are now EV ready and much harder than the original resulting in very different characteristics
Hmm, that's interesting. I'll see what my guys at Discount Tire say about that
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Originally Posted by Tennis Dad
It’s time for me to consider new tires on my 2004 CLK 320 convertible. I’ve seen less than favorable reviews in the Michelins.
any suggestions?
Are you aware that Michelin has dozens of tire models and that tires for EV's are generally different than tires for regular cars due to the higher weight?

Regardless, I've been very happy with the Continental DWS06. They've been good enough that I have them on all my cars in 16", 17", 18", and 21"


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I’ve had Continentals on previous vehicles and was very happy with them. It may be the way to go. Depending on if I get a clean bill of health on my transmission fluid change
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