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New tires 13 gl550

Old Apr 19, 2018 | 02:14 PM
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New tires 13 gl550

just blew rear tire need to replace, probably all four; first time any recommendations? Have Scorpion zero now........thanks for input!!
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 02:36 PM
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might help you?

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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 11:00 PM
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Just bought a new set on April 13 from MB dealer who installed, balanced, and 4 wheel alignment as well. Got Pirelli PZero 295/40 R 21 111V XL S-ZERO (MO).
(Mercedes original). Just under $2500 cdn. plus $269 labor for wheel align. Love the tread design, which is what i had before. Vehicle has 65,000 kms. Probably on its third set (second owner). I have a nasty habit of buying only Michelin, Continental, or (now) Pirelli, because that's what Benz decided.... Sorry if this doesn't help.
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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 04:48 AM
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DWS06 are great.
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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 07:28 PM
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Agree with jbatten's comment on "DWS06"...ran them on a Honda Pilot...they make for an excellent all season tire.
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 09:53 AM
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Plus the Conti DWS06 have a nice tread wear of 560. Which is the highest tread life that I've seen for the GL's.
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 12:22 PM
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Plus the Conti DWS06 have a nice tread wear of 560. Which is the highest tread life that I've seen for the GL's.

DWS06 is great to go with. But 1 thing they are slightly noisy at 58MPH to 62MPH not sure why but I ignore it else these are great tires with that much tread wear. I would re-buy them.
Also there is a new tire with similar warranty called Pirelli Scorpion Zero A\S plus. It was on my friends GL550 and I drove his GL with it and tires were quiet but Pirelli are notorious for getting cupped tires so I just passed and went with Conti's.
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 11:27 AM
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DWS06 is great to go with. But 1 thing they are slightly noisy at 58MPH to 62MPH not sure why but I ignore it else these are great tires with that much tread wear. I would re-buy them.
Also there is a new tire with similar warranty called Pirelli Scorpion Zero A\S plus. It was on my friends GL550 and I drove his GL with it and tires were quiet but Pirelli are notorious for getting cupped tires so I just passed and went with Conti's.
I'll stick with the Contis too. Any good deals out there for the DWS06? Dealer wants 2k, ugh. I need to purchase a set in the next few months.
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TireRack is where I buy my DWS06 tires. I ship them to my dealer to install.
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 12:20 PM
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TireRack is where I buy my DWS06 tires. I ship them to my dealer to install.

Discount Tire Period if they are in your States and they are very good with honoring the warranty. You can just ask them to cut the crap of Tire Warranty Certificate that should save $150 approx. And hey always ask them to discount the tire more they usually do even saving $30-50 bucks on all 4 tires is not bad.
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I buy my tires at either Sams Club or Costco...they are always the cheapest and typically carry the DWS
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mercup
I buy my tires at either Sams Club or Costco...they are always the cheapest and typically carry the DWS
I would love to get them thru Costco. I called & looked online, they dont sell the 21'. What size tire do you get?
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 07:14 PM
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I would love to get them thru Costco. I called & looked online, they dont sell the 21'. What size tire do you get?
I bought 21"s about 3 months ago from Costco for my BMW. I just went to Costco's site for tires. It has changed significantly, it now allows a person to set an appointment (that is new) and looks like the only carry BFGoodrich, Bridgestone and Michelin now...no Conti's, no Pirelli's. That is disappointing...looks like Sam's Club now on for me!
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Originally Posted by mercup
I bought 21"s about 3 months ago from Costco for my BMW. I just went to Costco's site for tires. It has changed significantly, it now allows a person to set an appointment (that is new) and looks like the only carry BFGoodrich, Bridgestone and Michelin now...no Conti's, no Pirelli's. That is disappointing...looks like Sam's Club now on for me!
Oh the thats right, I was specifically looking for the Conti's at Costco. I dont have a membership at Sam's, Tire Rack it is then.
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