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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Michelin vs Continental
I noticed that all the 2008 on the dealer lots have Continental tires and not Michelin like on the 2007's. Anybody know if you can request Michelins when you order your GL?
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by N'AWLINS
I noticed that all the 2008 on the dealer lots have Continental tires and not Michelin like on the 2007's. Anybody know if you can request Michelins when you order your GL?
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Low bidder decides the tires...:-) I don't think that would be a workable deal when ordering.

You may want to talk to your dealer who may be willing to do a "take off" at delivery for your specific tire.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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My 2007 GL450 came through with Continental tires. The build was April 2007.

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I have got the Michelins... 2007 GL320 CDI - May 2007 Build. 18 Inch wheels though.
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I have the 19's on my 07 GL320-i got Pirelli Scorpion Zeros. I have thought they are a bit loud-anybody particularly like their 19" Michelins (i have always put these on my cars b/c i think they are the quietest best handling combo out there.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:53 AM
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I have the 19's on my 07 GL320-i got Pirelli Scorpion Zeros. I have thought they are a bit loud-anybody particularly like their 19" Michelins (i have always put these on my cars b/c i think they are the quietest best handling combo out there.

I'm considering getting a set of Aldhenab(sp?) 19's and looking for a different tire.
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Originally Posted by gordongl450
My 2007 GL450 came through with Continental tires. The build was April 2007.

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Me too.....and I am actively looking for some replacement tires that will be more aggressive in the winter...........so far, not very much available in 265 X 60 18 in the load range 110 and speed rating H. The standard Conti. are not very good in snow much past the first 10K miles.
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When I bought my GL in Jan 07, all GL's with 18's on the lot (about 12) had Michelins, 3 with 19's had Conti's. My experience with Conti's has been fine. My experience with Michelins has been better.
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Not sure if you can get them from the dealer with Michelin's on it. When I was in Germany last month I checked out some GL's and I found that some of them had 19in Michelin's on them. When I got back I started to ask some questions at my dealership and found out that the Michelin Diamaris 4x4 is available for the GL in 19in.
http://www.michelinman.com/tires/suv.../4x4-diamaris/
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Originally Posted by Pfaelzer
Not sure if you can get them from the dealer with Michelin's on it. When I was in Germany last month I checked out some GL's and I found that some of them had 19in Michelin's on them. When I got back I started to ask some questions at my dealership and found out that the Michelin Diamaris 4x4 is available for the GL in 19in.
http://www.michelinman.com/tires/suv.../4x4-diamaris/
Wow, do you actually have hardwood floor in you Garage?
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Wow, do you actually have hardwood floor in you Garage?
That's really his bedroom Danno...he sleeps in the GL...:-) I noticed that too...nicer than my stained concrete...
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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That's really his bedroom Danno...he sleeps in the GL...:-) I noticed that too...nicer than my stained concrete...
Now thats funny.

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My bedroom that is!
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That is just too funny, Dan and NJ.

BTW, did you notice how he protects the floor by putting those little plastic mats under the wheels? Just kidding, pfaelzer
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Allright the pictures are of a GL that I saw in the MB showroom in Germany. I think I'll probably go with the Michelin's here soon when the Conti's are done on my GL which they don't seem to last too long just got over 21K miles and there's not to much tread left.
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