jrs420

Time for new tires for my '97 E420. I plan to use Tirerack.com. I remember someone on this board once recommended an individual there as being especially knowledegable. Does anyone remember who that was (at Tirerack)?

Thanks

E55 KEV

There is a Tire/Wheel forum on this board moderated by Luke of Tirerack.

JamE55

jrs420

You can call Luke at Tire Rack. Personally i would recommend the Michelin Pilot Sports which is what i have right now on mine and they're quite a grip on the road.

E55 KEV

It depends on what type of tire is needed. The 97 E430 has size OEM 215/55/16 and the Sport Package has 235/45/17. The Pilot Sport is not available in OEM size 215/55/16, however the Pilot Sport is. The Pilot Sport is available in 235/45/17.

MikeC

I have Michelin Pilot Sport 225-55-16 on my 97' E420. It works just fine and gives the necessary grip when I am driving that car fast.

Otto's E55 AMG

The Tire Rack is absolutelty _THE BEST_!! I've used them for years with not a _single_ problem ever! Knowledgeable, fast, and they actually have thier own test track and drivers!!!

As to the best tire: that depends on your driving style, and..where you live; climate wise that is!<G> Here's the URL for Automobile Magazines latest high perfromance tire test:
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/447.html

Otto

MikeC

I wonder when that test was done, because quite a number of those tires in the test are outdated. Notice also the article did say the best tire for the Mustang Cobra.

E55 KEV

I thought the same thing about the date. It may be resonable to assume that the test was done around 1999. Since a 1999 car was loaned to them. If current the tires test would be the Michelin Pilot Sport, the Yokohama AVS, the Pirelli P-Zero and the Bridgestone S-03.

ChimpWare

I have Kumhos on my 99 E430 and they are great. A little more road noise than the Michelins, but better nhandling, especially in wet conditions and they were very inexpensive.

M Brabus

Another good "bang for the buck" tire is the new Dunlop Sport A2.
It has a treadwear rating over 400, traction AA and it's under $100. My friend just got it for his E320 and is very happy with them.