Tire brand/model on your 18" AMG wheels?
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I was planning on sticking with the continental all weather that come on the car, unless they give me some grief about them not fitting or something, in which case I'll just get some that fit......probably continentals....going to add Mandrus wheels too, gun metal....18x8.5 & 18x9.5
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I've always been extremely satisfied with the performance of my Continentals in all weather.
I was able to drive comfortably in heavy snow/rain and it performed extremely well at high speeds.
The only down side was that they bubbled up extremely easy from pot holes.
I was able to drive comfortably in heavy snow/rain and it performed extremely well at high speeds.
The only down side was that they bubbled up extremely easy from pot holes.
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Just picked up a 2011 E550 Sport Sedan and it came with Pirelli PZero's. There were two other E550 Sports on the lot that had Continentals. Looks like MB is using two different tires on this model. I like the looks of the Pirelli sidewalls better.
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the cars I tested, cls550 and e550, both had pirelli......I always thought more of that name than continental......but I've learned continentals are pretty darn good, I guess I just always associate pirelli with fast performance racing tire's or something.......
but the dealer said it was unlikely they would be on my car.......guess I'll find out....I'm kind of expecting the conts....
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The Michelin Primacy tires are very high end. Treadwear rating is 500, higher energy efficiency than the Pilot or Cont tires. They are also made with sunflower oil!
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BTW, this is why the mpg on my 2011 Luxury E550 seems to be higher than what people have told me to expect. The tires on the 18" Sport wheels have a higher rolling resistance, hence lower mpg in an equivalent situation. The EPA mileage estimates do not take this into account. I've been consistently averaging between 27.5 and 28.5 on the interstate at 65+ mph
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If you want an awesome tire get the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. They are probably the next best tire to the Primacy MXV4 buttttt they are so expensive. I bet you would be paying in the neighborhood of $1000 for all 4 shoes.
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Corrected for tire model:
Primacy™ MXM4®
Luxury Performance Touring
All-Season Tires
Stops up to 19' Shorter in Wet Conditions than a Leading Competitor.1
Increased traction at low temperatures for braking and handling in wet conditions and better overall performance in the snow - all the results of the revolutionary Helio Compound™, with sunflower oil, combined with 3-D Variable Thickness Sipes Technology™ (VTS).
MICHELIN® Brand Tires Are the #1 Choice of Luxury Car Makers to Optimize Vehicle Performance and Ride Quality.2
With revolutionary designs and advanced tread compounds, MICHELIN tires have been able to meet or exceed the demanding standards of the world's leading luxury car makers for decades - including Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes and Lexus. The new MICHELIN® Primacy™ MXM4® tire is set to continue the tradition.
Exceptional Longevity Backed by a 55,000 Mile Warranty for H/V-rated Sizes and a 45,000 Mile Warranty for W-rated Sizes.3
The 3-D Variable Thickness Sipes Technology™ and optimized contact patch of MaxTouch Construction™ combine to deliver many miles of driving pleasure.
Performance Ratings:
Wear Life 8
Fuel Efficiency 10
Handling 10
Braking 10
Comfort 9
Primacy™ MXM4®
Luxury Performance Touring
All-Season Tires
Stops up to 19' Shorter in Wet Conditions than a Leading Competitor.1
Increased traction at low temperatures for braking and handling in wet conditions and better overall performance in the snow - all the results of the revolutionary Helio Compound™, with sunflower oil, combined with 3-D Variable Thickness Sipes Technology™ (VTS).
MICHELIN® Brand Tires Are the #1 Choice of Luxury Car Makers to Optimize Vehicle Performance and Ride Quality.2
With revolutionary designs and advanced tread compounds, MICHELIN tires have been able to meet or exceed the demanding standards of the world's leading luxury car makers for decades - including Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes and Lexus. The new MICHELIN® Primacy™ MXM4® tire is set to continue the tradition.
Exceptional Longevity Backed by a 55,000 Mile Warranty for H/V-rated Sizes and a 45,000 Mile Warranty for W-rated Sizes.3
The 3-D Variable Thickness Sipes Technology™ and optimized contact patch of MaxTouch Construction™ combine to deliver many miles of driving pleasure.
Performance Ratings:
Wear Life 8
Fuel Efficiency 10
Handling 10
Braking 10
Comfort 9
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No flame, but cornering consistency depends on usage and what you do. A blanket statement like that makes assumptions you didn't list. I can think of situations where a squared shoulder, i.e. larger contact patch resulting in with no rolling onto the shoulder, would be beneficial and/or preferred.
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The shoulder of this tire is a European rounded design, not square. A square shoulder tends to be sensitive in cornering if the road surface is irregular (at least that's what I've read).
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Corrected for tire model:
Primacy™ MXM4®
Luxury Performance Touring
All-Season Tires
Stops up to 19' Shorter in Wet Conditions than a Leading Competitor.1
Increased traction at low temperatures for braking and handling in wet conditions and better overall performance in the snow - all the results of the revolutionary Helio Compound™, with sunflower oil, combined with 3-D Variable Thickness Sipes Technology™ (VTS).
MICHELIN® Brand Tires Are the #1 Choice of Luxury Car Makers to Optimize Vehicle Performance and Ride Quality.2
With revolutionary designs and advanced tread compounds, MICHELIN tires have been able to meet or exceed the demanding standards of the world's leading luxury car makers for decades - including Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes and Lexus. The new MICHELIN® Primacy™ MXM4® tire is set to continue the tradition.
Exceptional Longevity Backed by a 55,000 Mile Warranty for H/V-rated Sizes and a 45,000 Mile Warranty for W-rated Sizes.3
The 3-D Variable Thickness Sipes Technology™ and optimized contact patch of MaxTouch Construction™ combine to deliver many miles of driving pleasure.
Performance Ratings:
Wear Life 8
Fuel Efficiency 10
Handling 10
Braking 10
Comfort 9
Primacy™ MXM4®
Luxury Performance Touring
All-Season Tires
Stops up to 19' Shorter in Wet Conditions than a Leading Competitor.1
Increased traction at low temperatures for braking and handling in wet conditions and better overall performance in the snow - all the results of the revolutionary Helio Compound™, with sunflower oil, combined with 3-D Variable Thickness Sipes Technology™ (VTS).
MICHELIN® Brand Tires Are the #1 Choice of Luxury Car Makers to Optimize Vehicle Performance and Ride Quality.2
With revolutionary designs and advanced tread compounds, MICHELIN tires have been able to meet or exceed the demanding standards of the world's leading luxury car makers for decades - including Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes and Lexus. The new MICHELIN® Primacy™ MXM4® tire is set to continue the tradition.
Exceptional Longevity Backed by a 55,000 Mile Warranty for H/V-rated Sizes and a 45,000 Mile Warranty for W-rated Sizes.3
The 3-D Variable Thickness Sipes Technology™ and optimized contact patch of MaxTouch Construction™ combine to deliver many miles of driving pleasure.
Performance Ratings:
Wear Life 8
Fuel Efficiency 10
Handling 10
Braking 10
Comfort 9
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I have not experienced any sign of flat spotting on the MXM4 tires currently installed on my car. They are also very quiet at speed.
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I had Continental Contact Pro tires on my C300 which were very poor on snow, slippery in the wet. My C350 came with Michelin tires which had good performance in the same conditions and wore like iron.
I have not experienced any sign of flat spotting on the MXM4 tires currently installed on my car. They are also very quiet at speed.
I have not experienced any sign of flat spotting on the MXM4 tires currently installed on my car. They are also very quiet at speed.
What size of MXM4's are you running?
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Yes, I know as I stated. I have 17" wheels and putting on the staggered AMG 18" wheels; therefore, my sticker only has tire pressures for 17" wheels. I need the recommended pressures for the staggered 18" AMG wheels. Thanks!
