Tire Poll... How long do your tires last ???
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Tire Poll... How long do your tires last ???
How long do your tires last ?
It would be very helpful if everyone posted the brand of tire with how many miles they get from a set.
EXAMPLE: Pzero rosso, miles: 30k front tires, 24k rears.
rears were shot and the fronts still had 2k-4k left.
POLL: https://mbworld.org/forums/c219/249712-tire-poll.html
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It would be very helpful if everyone posted the brand of tire with how many miles they get from a set.
EXAMPLE: Pzero rosso, miles: 30k front tires, 24k rears.
rears were shot and the fronts still had 2k-4k left.
POLL: https://mbworld.org/forums/c219/249712-tire-poll.html
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From: Edmonton, AB, Canada
2004 CLK55
Pirellei PZero Nero 19's
Replaced at 21,000 (60% wear on Front & 95% wear on Rear)
Have 10,000 on current set (25% wear on Front & 30% on Rear) - a lot less hard launches on this set
Replaced at 21,000 (60% wear on Front & 95% wear on Rear)
Have 10,000 on current set (25% wear on Front & 30% on Rear) - a lot less hard launches on this set
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From: orlando, florida. Dr.Phillips, UCF
04 CLK 500, 07 GSX-R 750, S 550, 09 Jeep GC
i drive my car pretty hard, it's never been to the track. but every now and then the 150+ foot burnout happens.
i get around 5,000 outta mine, treadwear rating 200-220.
i get around 5,000 outta mine, treadwear rating 200-220.
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From: Hollywood North
CLK 55 ///AMG Cabrio, ML63 ///AMG
With that in mind what is recommended?
Are we talking General UHP and/or Kumho Ecstas? Or the ultra cheap Nankang brand where they're so cheap that you can get new ones every 1-2 years? Maybe 1/3-1/4 of the cost of Michelin Pilot Sports.
Are we talking General UHP and/or Kumho Ecstas? Or the ultra cheap Nankang brand where they're so cheap that you can get new ones every 1-2 years? Maybe 1/3-1/4 of the cost of Michelin Pilot Sports.
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I think that you will suffer some handling issues. I found that when I replaced my Contis and Toyo's on both of my 208s with PS2s...It was like driving a different car. If you want to burn them up and use them for a short time go with the cheaper ones but you will not be driving the same car.
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02 CLK 55 AMG,09 C63 loaded with P30
Yes I have the Ecstas ASX for the CLK55. They are sticky and handle pretty well. Check the rating on them. I went with AS because when it gets a little cool the summers really have poor traction. Can't go wrong for $435 for 4. The rears might last 20k miles. But they are only $105 a pop. The Gen UHP are a little cheaper but have a shorter life. I think spending $200+ for 1 tire is foolish. When they only have a very short life. When I used to have my 350z it had GY F1s GSD3 summers good handling tire but traction really sucked even in 60degrees. They costed almost $200 a pop.
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I had the ASX on my wife's SLK230 and I was surprised how quickly the rears went (10K) compared to their wear rating. The side walls were extremely soft but the SLK's handling was a dog's breakfast to begin with so I really couldn't tell if the tires adversely affected the SLK. I think I might try the Sumitomo's. Any experience with the General's anyone?
I am in the cheap tire camp as the CLK55 has a voracious appetite for rear tires.
I am in the cheap tire camp as the CLK55 has a voracious appetite for rear tires.
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02 CLK 55 AMG,09 C63 loaded with P30
I had the ASX on my wife's SLK230 and I was surprised how quickly the rears went (10K) compared to their wear rating. The side walls were extremely soft but the SLK's handling was a dog's breakfast to begin with so I really couldn't tell if the tires adversely affected the SLK. I think I might try the Sumitomo's. Any experience with the General's anyone?
I am in the cheap tire camp as the CLK55 has a voracious appetite for rear tires.
I am in the cheap tire camp as the CLK55 has a voracious appetite for rear tires.
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Yes, tires are expensive, and if most of your driving is on the highway then there really is little ned for the high dollar, softer tires that wear quicker.
I don't think 15,000 miles plus or minus is that bad for mileage for those type of high performance tires. I have used the Kumho MX tires in the past as well as the Goodyear FI DSG3(?) and there was very little difference in performance, so I would buy another set of Kumhos without any problems.
The best thing to have is two sets of wheels and have a highway set of tires for everyday use and a set of sticky tires on the other set for bombing through the twisty roads.
Jeff
I don't think 15,000 miles plus or minus is that bad for mileage for those type of high performance tires. I have used the Kumho MX tires in the past as well as the Goodyear FI DSG3(?) and there was very little difference in performance, so I would buy another set of Kumhos without any problems.
The best thing to have is two sets of wheels and have a highway set of tires for everyday use and a set of sticky tires on the other set for bombing through the twisty roads.
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An afternoon on the skid pad will toast your tires quickly. I use a couple different sets of tires depending on the activity.
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a quarter mile at a time
Michelin Pilot Primacy (OEM)
225/45/17 F
245/40/17 R
- Put about 22K miles on these, didn't like them so much. Replaced them early due to a screw in one of them, and I ended up getting 19" wheels. Could have put 5K more on the tires.
Nitto NT555
235/35/19 F
265/30/19 R
- I've had these now for about 23K miles now. Rears are down to the wear bars, fronts still have slightly more tread on them. Decent tire, I didn't have any major faults with them.
I need new tires again, I'm considering the new PZero's (expensive!) or Toyo T1R's. I don't have many inexpensive tire options with my 19"s.
225/45/17 F
245/40/17 R
- Put about 22K miles on these, didn't like them so much. Replaced them early due to a screw in one of them, and I ended up getting 19" wheels. Could have put 5K more on the tires.
Nitto NT555
235/35/19 F
265/30/19 R
- I've had these now for about 23K miles now. Rears are down to the wear bars, fronts still have slightly more tread on them. Decent tire, I didn't have any major faults with them.
I need new tires again, I'm considering the new PZero's (expensive!) or Toyo T1R's. I don't have many inexpensive tire options with my 19"s.
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From: Tampa, FL
'14 CLA 45
goodyear eagle and conti contacts2 - 265/30/19 (rears)
Im not an aggressive driver and they never lasted longer than 14k miles, but I mostly do city driving.
My fronts probably last for three times the life of my rears.
Im not an aggressive driver and they never lasted longer than 14k miles, but I mostly do city driving.
My fronts probably last for three times the life of my rears.
