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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 07:34 AM
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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)?

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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 10:21 AM
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There is a Tire/Wheel forum on this board moderated by Luke of Tirerack.
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 10:33 AM
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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.
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 02:02 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 04:59 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 25, 2002 | 02:39 AM
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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

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Old Feb 25, 2002 | 08:58 AM
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I wonder when that test was done, because quite a number of those tires in the test are outdated.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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