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As expected the PS2s on the wagon are now TOAST - not due to the track day as previously anticipated (I roasted a set of 18" Toyos on the CLK)...but rather due to the fact that my alignment has been way out as a result of my lower control arms needing replacement.
Got the LCAs done, now need to decide on some rubber.
Michelin PS2
Michelin PE2 (pilot exalto)
Any other suggestions? I need 225/45-17 front and 245/40-17 rear.
Got the LCAs done, now need to decide on some rubber.
Michelin PS2
Michelin PE2 (pilot exalto)
Any other suggestions? I need 225/45-17 front and 245/40-17 rear.
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Brand new they seemed fine (I bought them from a fellow MBWorlder). I had them installed just a week prior to driving 8 hours to Louisiana. Nice and smooth on the highway...my intent on buying them as throwaways after the track event.
As mbenzman pointed out, I have already exhausted 50% of the tread at the Louisiana AMG Track Day last month. I'm glad I didn't spend the dough on PS2s and torture them...the ride home was a little less smooth, it part due to the excessive tire wear, but also due to shredding a lower control arm bushing on the track.
As mbenzman pointed out, I have already exhausted 50% of the tread at the Louisiana AMG Track Day last month. I'm glad I didn't spend the dough on PS2s and torture them...the ride home was a little less smooth, it part due to the excessive tire wear, but also due to shredding a lower control arm bushing on the track.
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maybe bridgestone potenza 960's
I want something all season, not winter, that is quiet and somewhat sporty.
I may also look at toyos.. I have had good luck with them
My mom has yoko 420's and my bro has yoko 520's and they seem to be fine...
maybe bridgestone potenza 960's
I want something all season, not winter, that is quiet and somewhat sporty.
I may also look at toyos.. I have had good luck with them
My mom has yoko 420's and my bro has yoko 520's and they seem to be fine...
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Those aren't inexpensive....only slightly less than Michelin, but seem to get solid reviews.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....odel=ADVAN+S.4.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....odel=ADVAN+S.4.
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Those aren't inexpensive....only slightly less than Michelin, but seem to get solid reviews.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....odel=ADVAN+S.4.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....odel=ADVAN+S.4.
I would seriously consider michelins if the treadlife is good. My Toyos on my 280 are at 50% with tons of miles on them... I like that.
There were some Bridgestones on Tire rack that also got some 9.0+ review from a 500E owner. I need really good wet traction being in the NW.
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I don't want inexpensive tires, and I don't want to break the bank either. This is a $50K car... for its day... and putting cheap tires on it is stupid IMO
I would seriously consider michelins if the treadlife is good. My Toyos on my 280 are at 50% with tons of miles on them... I like that.
There were some Bridgestones on Tire rack that also got some 9.0+ review from a 500E owner. I need really good wet traction being in the NW.
I would seriously consider michelins if the treadlife is good. My Toyos on my 280 are at 50% with tons of miles on them... I like that.
There were some Bridgestones on Tire rack that also got some 9.0+ review from a 500E owner. I need really good wet traction being in the NW.
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I was hoping for more like 45k miles and something that has great water channeling capabilities, so maybe a more aggressive tread tire. I'll see. I'll probably just buy them in the spring since my snow tires will be goin on soon.
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BigPete has done a wicked custom setup... I however have always changed my speakers. I run Infinity's 4.25" in the dash and back doors. I have an Alpine deck with an aux jack so I can plug in my laptop or ipod etc.
You also have door pods in your kombi. I used 6.5" speakers in my 400E IIRC but had to mod the speaker-pod with a dremmel to make them fit the metric opening.
You also have door pods in your kombi. I used 6.5" speakers in my 400E IIRC but had to mod the speaker-pod with a dremmel to make them fit the metric opening.
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myfirstbenz...look into Toyo T1R's...mine are GREAT and very well priced. tiredeals4less.com has a fairly exclusive great price for them and I know first hand after dealing with them.
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+1 on the Toyo T1R's. Excellent tires. 
I have Yokohama ES100's right now and I'll tell you one thing those definitely do NOT hold up in the rain. I'm due for a tire change soon - I'm thinking about biting the bullet, saving a little bit more and getting Michelin PS2's
I have Yokohama ES100's right now and I'll tell you one thing those definitely do NOT hold up in the rain. I'm due for a tire change soon - I'm thinking about biting the bullet, saving a little bit more and getting Michelin PS2's
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BigPete has done a wicked custom setup... I however have always changed my speakers. I run Infinity's 4.25" in the dash and back doors. I have an Alpine deck with an aux jack so I can plug in my laptop or ipod etc.
You also have door pods in your kombi. I used 6.5" speakers in my 400E IIRC but had to mod the speaker-pod with a dremmel to make them fit the metric opening.
You also have door pods in your kombi. I used 6.5" speakers in my 400E IIRC but had to mod the speaker-pod with a dremmel to make them fit the metric opening.
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Yeah, my bro's CE had MB Quarts... I'll get those when I pay off my student loan in the next year or so I am not familiar with the Rainbow brand. Anything beats the papercone factory loudspeakers. I would check to make sure they are running the same ohms.
I am not familiar with the Rainbow brand. Anything beats the papercone factory loudspeakers. I would check to make sure they are running the same ohms.
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That's really good for me then - One the tires I have right now since they are only "dry" tires I would hydroplane on the freeway if I went over 50MPH. Definitely a big problem since I commute to LA to and from OC frequently.
Looks like I'll be getting T1R's next.
Looks like I'll be getting T1R's next.
