Looking for new tires
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From: Central Jersey
2003 E500, 2004 G35X
Looking for new tires
After 24K, I need new tires. I have research extensively at Tirerack. Although Mich. Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is rated high, but the reviews from many buyers deemed it to be noisy. I don't like noisy tires regardless of performance. I have narrowed down to Conti DWS 06. Anyone has experience with the DWS 06?
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From: Marietta, Ga
11 E350 Cab, 18 GLS450
Sorry I may be late but I just replaced my original Pirelli P Zero's with the Mich A/S Sport 3+ tires and will say they are awesome. They ride so much nicer and smoother. The steering is very precise and as stiff as it should be. I have not noticed any noise per say just new rubber gripping when making short turns with windows open. I have always been a fan of Michelin and have them on all of my cars. I will say these new tires are the best thing for my 2011 eCab!!
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From: Sydney
2015 E400 Coupe
I am up for new tyres very shortly, currently on my second set of conti contact sports with maybe 1,000 kms left on them and I have 34,000 kms on the car. They don't give very good mileage, I have got about 15,000 kilometres out of this set. I am only doing city journeys so I think that weighs heavily on them. These tyres are expensive over here circa $500 each for rear and $450 each for fronts. I probably should try another brand as I think the mileage is atrocious for someone who is a quiet driver who travels 18 kms to work in city traffic. It is a bit better than my C63 used to get but not much.
i will read the threads on here about tyres to see what people generally think about different brands.
i think the torque of the engine plays a major role on these quite heavy cars even if you don't race off the lights.
i will read the threads on here about tyres to see what people generally think about different brands.
i think the torque of the engine plays a major role on these quite heavy cars even if you don't race off the lights.
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E550C
Anyone has experience with firestone firehawk 500's?
Considering a set for my summer tires. I have a set of winters that I run in the winters.
Or should I just get all seasons so I'm not grounded when there is some snow on the ground?
I'm considering the following all seasons:
Michelin Pilot a/s 3+
Conti DWS06
BFG Comp 2's
Considering a set for my summer tires. I have a set of winters that I run in the winters.
Or should I just get all seasons so I'm not grounded when there is some snow on the ground?
I'm considering the following all seasons:
Michelin Pilot a/s 3+
Conti DWS06
BFG Comp 2's
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From: Central Jersey
2003 E500, 2004 G35X
I went with the Conti tires that I originally planned to purchase. I only have a couple of hundred miles on them so the review is a little too early. Nevertheless, I like it. It cushions the road well when going over cracks and small bumps, and not noisy on the highway. I don't want to push it too hard due to break in period. I will give it a review after a couple of thousand miles. So far, so good!
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Anyone has experience with firestone firehawk 500's?
Considering a set for my summer tires. I have a set of winters that I run in the winters.
Or should I just get all seasons so I'm not grounded when there is some snow on the ground?
I'm considering the following all seasons:
Michelin Pilot a/s 3+
Conti DWS06
BFG Comp 2's
Considering a set for my summer tires. I have a set of winters that I run in the winters.
Or should I just get all seasons so I'm not grounded when there is some snow on the ground?
I'm considering the following all seasons:
Michelin Pilot a/s 3+
Conti DWS06
BFG Comp 2's
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From: Cape Cod
E450 wagon, C43 AMG Cpe, GLE AMG 63S
I highly recommend Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3+. Just put them on an older C230 and they transformed the car's handling, greatly improved ride quality. If my E400 were not a lease car I would swap out the runflats. They ride like rocks.
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From: Sarasota, Florida
2023 E450 Cabriolet, 2019 F150 Platinum, 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T
Still have the original Michelin Primacy MXM4 on ours at 21k miles, hardly any wear... quiet , well at least as quiet as a Cab can be 
got be more than 1/8 away from the wear bars front and rear...
got be more than 1/8 away from the wear bars front and rear...
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19 E53 AMG Cab, 21 Land Rover Defender 110S, 20 LR Discovery HSE, 23 Ford Bronco 2dr 7spd Manual
I ran the Conti DWS 06. Great all year tire. Had them in 3in of snow. Quiet and good in rain.
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