Ok People it is time for tires for my 1989 300E P195/65/15 anyone have any thoughts? Brand? Cost etc.. Mostly highway driving....110 miles a day 5 days a week...550 a week... average speed 60-70mph
thanks,
Dave

 

Tires with "P" in the designation are P-metric tires for American cars. P-metric tires are not suitable for European cars and have never appeared on a Mercedes list of approved tires.

 

So I am asking what tires do I put on..The size on the car now says p1956515 I am open to your knowledge...

 

A nice set of Michelins or Bridgestones could go with your e, especially for long distance traveling. Or, quality for less...Yokohama.

 

You could opt for 205/60 15 if you want a slightly wider tire, but with nearly the exact overall diameter as the OEM 195/65 15.
I have 3 124s, two of which have the OEM size and one which has the 205s.
I currently run Continental Pro Contacts. I have tried Bridgestone, Michelin, and Yokohamas, but they were either too noisy, lousy in the wet, or wore out too quickly.
I do a lot of highway driving and the ContiPros suit me just fine.

 

Have an idea what I should pay for the continentals? Will the wider tires fit on the existing rims? is there an advantage?
Thanks,
Dave

 

Continentals were a bit noisy at high speeds for me. If you plan on upgrading to bigger rims in the future just get a cheap set of 15's or used. But if you plan on keeping your 15's go with the Michelins or Khumo's

~Cali

 

Go to costco and get some michelins.

 

Most brands will feel great unless you buy the wrong rating. Get at least a W rated tire and I know the coupes designate a Z rated tire. Don't get worry that MB requires a high speed rated tire, who drives at 130 mph (probably don't want to know who ) The speed rating can make or break the ride of the car. I just switched out some Continentals that were H rated. They simply did not ride good and they had been installed by the PO and had plenty of good tread left. I moved to a Z rated tire and flipped a coin over Michelin or Pirelli, both great brands. I paid about $525 for Pirelli PZero Nero in 205/55/ZR16 at Discount Tire plus they gave me an additional amount as a trade-in. The car rides better and doesn't pick up the little irratations in the road that made it wander slightly before.
btw, I have a 16 inch rim from an E420, it is 16x7.5, my car has the Sportline option and originally came w/ 7.5 width wheels.
Good luck!
kurt

 

SOmeone said goto Costco,I agree. Michelin is good but pick the right one. DOnt get that Pilot get the one with MXVH plus energy 205/60/15 H. THat Mechelin Pilots is more sporty but very noisy. I had to return it back to Costco. I paid $400 installed for 4. Dont forget to tell Installer to balance carefully. I have togo back let them redo balancing. Also check your tire pressure I use 29 psi all around. By the way,anyone knows what is the right psi for this car?

 

Viola:

http://www.costco.com/Tires/Product....ed=V&Width=195

This is what my 260E calls for. I'm sure its the same for the 300E and E320 using 15" wheels.