2022 GLE 350 R20 tire replacement
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2022 GLE 350
2022 GLE 350 R20 tire replacement
I am planning to replace tires in 2022 GLE 350 (20" tires - 275/50 R20). Is Michelin Primacy Tour A/S good? Local costco have 2 versions
1) with 45,000 mileage and Traction rating B
2) with 55,000 mileage and Traction rating A ($20 more than the previous one).
Any recommendation for Minneapolis and Illinois weather ? I prefer smooth and quiet ride comfort. Currently i have Cooper Defender SRX factory installed and gave 24,000 miles only.
1) with 45,000 mileage and Traction rating B
2) with 55,000 mileage and Traction rating A ($20 more than the previous one).
Any recommendation for Minneapolis and Illinois weather ? I prefer smooth and quiet ride comfort. Currently i have Cooper Defender SRX factory installed and gave 24,000 miles only.
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2021 c300 Cab. Arrived 7/28/21 . 24 GLE 450e.
I am planning to replace tires in 2022 GLE 350 (20" tires - 275/50 R20). Is Michelin Primacy Tour A/S good? Local costco have 2 versions
1) with 45,000 mileage and Traction rating B
2) with 55,000 mileage and Traction rating A ($20 more than the previous one).
Any recommendation for Minneapolis and Illinois weather ? I prefer smooth and quiet ride comfort. Currently i have Cooper Defender SRX factory installed and gave 24,000 miles only.
1) with 45,000 mileage and Traction rating B
2) with 55,000 mileage and Traction rating A ($20 more than the previous one).
Any recommendation for Minneapolis and Illinois weather ? I prefer smooth and quiet ride comfort. Currently i have Cooper Defender SRX factory installed and gave 24,000 miles only.
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2024 GLE 450, 2009 SLK 300
My GLE 450 came with the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S. The rears are ready for replacement at 32k miles. Rotating does not really make sense due to the different offsets between front and rear. I have found the tires to give average performance and in my case they are noisy.
I am replacing the Michelins with the Pirelli Scorpion Zero A/S 113V tires next week. The Michelin Primacy were the first Michelins I ever had that I was less than happy with.
I am replacing the Michelins with the Pirelli Scorpion Zero A/S 113V tires next week. The Michelin Primacy were the first Michelins I ever had that I was less than happy with.
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'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
For year-round use in the Midwest, I'd get the Michelin CrossClimate2
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
or the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
Either will give excellent snow traction, while not wearing rapidly when temps climb above 50. They are "All Weather" tires, compared to "All Season," which many think are "No Season."
I just bought a set of Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (the "+" is a new version this year) and I'm pleased that they don't feel like mush, as have many winters.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
For the absolute best non-studded winter tire, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is the one (super good on ice), but it needs to come off during the summer if you want to prolong their life.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tir...eliitta-r5-suv
In any case, make sure they are load rated XL.
I'm waiting for the Michelin CrossClimate3s (3s), the newest model that isn't being imported into the US - yet.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
or the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
Either will give excellent snow traction, while not wearing rapidly when temps climb above 50. They are "All Weather" tires, compared to "All Season," which many think are "No Season."
I just bought a set of Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (the "+" is a new version this year) and I'm pleased that they don't feel like mush, as have many winters.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
For the absolute best non-studded winter tire, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is the one (super good on ice), but it needs to come off during the summer if you want to prolong their life.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tir...eliitta-r5-suv
In any case, make sure they are load rated XL.
I'm waiting for the Michelin CrossClimate3s (3s), the newest model that isn't being imported into the US - yet.
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2022 GLE 350
For year-round use in the Midwest, I'd get the Michelin CrossClimate2
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
or the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
Either will give excellent snow traction, while not wearing rapidly when temps climb above 50. They are "All Weather" tires, compared to "All Season," which many think are "No Season."
I just bought a set of Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (the "+" is a new version this year) and I'm pleased that they don't feel like mush, as have many winters.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
For the absolute best non-studded winter tire, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is the one (super good on ice), but it needs to come off during the summer if you want to prolong their life.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tir...eliitta-r5-suv
In any case, make sure they are load rated XL.
I'm waiting for the Michelin CrossClimate3s (3s), the newest model that isn't being imported into the US - yet.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
or the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
Either will give excellent snow traction, while not wearing rapidly when temps climb above 50. They are "All Weather" tires, compared to "All Season," which many think are "No Season."
I just bought a set of Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (the "+" is a new version this year) and I'm pleased that they don't feel like mush, as have many winters.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
For the absolute best non-studded winter tire, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is the one (super good on ice), but it needs to come off during the summer if you want to prolong their life.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tir...eliitta-r5-suv
In any case, make sure they are load rated XL.
I'm waiting for the Michelin CrossClimate3s (3s), the newest model that isn't being imported into the US - yet.
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'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
My favorite tire (tyre) reviewer thinks they are quiet.
He also gives links to other reviews from other publications. A useful site.
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Mic...sClimate-2.htm
He also gives links to other reviews from other publications. A useful site.
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Mic...sClimate-2.htm
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I am planning to replace tires in 2022 GLE 350 (20" tires - 275/50 R20). Is Michelin Primacy Tour A/S good? Local costco have 2 versions
1) with 45,000 mileage and Traction rating B
2) with 55,000 mileage and Traction rating A ($20 more than the previous one).
Any recommendation for Minneapolis and Illinois weather ? I prefer smooth and quiet ride comfort. Currently i have Cooper Defender SRX factory installed and gave 24,000 miles only.
1) with 45,000 mileage and Traction rating B
2) with 55,000 mileage and Traction rating A ($20 more than the previous one).
Any recommendation for Minneapolis and Illinois weather ? I prefer smooth and quiet ride comfort. Currently i have Cooper Defender SRX factory installed and gave 24,000 miles only.
See the bottom where the "split fitment" clause reads
https://dgaddcosprod.blob.core.windo...0525-final.pdf
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2022 GLE 450
I am planning to replace tires in 2022 GLE 350 (20" tires - 275/50 R20). Is Michelin Primacy Tour A/S good? Local costco have 2 versions
1) with 45,000 mileage and Traction rating B
2) with 55,000 mileage and Traction rating A ($20 more than the previous one).
Any recommendation for Minneapolis and Illinois weather ? I prefer smooth and quiet ride comfort. Currently i have Cooper Defender SRX factory installed and gave 24,000 miles only.
1) with 45,000 mileage and Traction rating B
2) with 55,000 mileage and Traction rating A ($20 more than the previous one).
Any recommendation for Minneapolis and Illinois weather ? I prefer smooth and quiet ride comfort. Currently i have Cooper Defender SRX factory installed and gave 24,000 miles only.
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For year-round use in the Midwest, I'd get the Michelin CrossClimate2
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
or the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
Either will give excellent snow traction, while not wearing rapidly when temps climb above 50. They are "All Weather" tires, compared to "All Season," which many think are "No Season."
I just bought a set of Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (the "+" is a new version this year) and I'm pleased that they don't feel like mush, as have many winters.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
For the absolute best non-studded winter tire, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is the one (super good on ice), but it needs to come off during the summer if you want to prolong their life.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tir...eliitta-r5-suv
In any case, make sure they are load rated XL.
I'm waiting for the Michelin CrossClimate3s (3s), the newest model that isn't being imported into the US - yet.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
or the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
Either will give excellent snow traction, while not wearing rapidly when temps climb above 50. They are "All Weather" tires, compared to "All Season," which many think are "No Season."
I just bought a set of Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (the "+" is a new version this year) and I'm pleased that they don't feel like mush, as have many winters.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Sport%20Brakes
For the absolute best non-studded winter tire, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is the one (super good on ice), but it needs to come off during the summer if you want to prolong their life.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tir...eliitta-r5-suv
In any case, make sure they are load rated XL.
I'm waiting for the Michelin CrossClimate3s (3s), the newest model that isn't being imported into the US - yet.
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2022 GLE 350
Talked to Michelin and got additional details on the DT Michelin Primacy Tour A/S from Costco. DT refers to "Different Tread" a modified tread compound/pattern designed for specific, improved performance characteristics compared to the base model. This version was released in July 2025 based on new specs from MB to address lower noise, higher mileage and improved wet grip.
So far the ride quality is very smooth and quiet (than the originals that came from factory. Will check on the wet grip traction...
So far the ride quality is very smooth and quiet (than the originals that came from factory. Will check on the wet grip traction...
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2024 GLE 450, 2009 SLK 300
Thanks for that update. No one could explain to me what the DT stood for. My major complaint with my existing Michelins is the noise. The reviews on the Michelin website are not very good regarding the Primacy Tour. Sounds like Michelin knew there was a problem and has attempted to fix it.
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Thanks for that update. No one could explain to me what the DT stood for. My major complaint with my existing Michelins is the noise. The reviews on the Michelin website are not very good regarding the Primacy Tour. Sounds like Michelin knew there was a problem and has attempted to fix it.
