GLE400 Tire Suggestions
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GLE400 Tire Suggestions
Hi all,
My 2016 GLE400 has currently Conti UHP 265/40R21 105Y and I need to replace them. They are MY 2018 and have run around 46000 KM.
All I have found are Micheline with load index & speed rating 101Y and Pirelli Verde with 105V. Unfortunately there were no other tires available. So which is better between the both if I can use any of them with different load and speed ratings.
My 2016 GLE400 has currently Conti UHP 265/40R21 105Y and I need to replace them. They are MY 2018 and have run around 46000 KM.
All I have found are Micheline with load index & speed rating 101Y and Pirelli Verde with 105V. Unfortunately there were no other tires available. So which is better between the both if I can use any of them with different load and speed ratings.
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Anyway, based on your reply it is better to go with the Pirellis since they are rated 105 load index.
How about speed rating? if I don't go above 80-90 MPH, is it fine to have a tire with less than the stock Y rating?
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I am not going to change at once. I will wait for like a month but since those are the available options I thought I would ask first before made my decision.
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So just an update I was fortunate to get Michelin PS4 S tyres. They are as good as the Conti they replaced in traction and comfort. The Michelin is superior in that they make less noise, they are quiet until highway speed where the wind noise is more so there is no way I will hear any tyre noise. Unlike the Contis where I could hear them from as low as 60km/h.
I already done around 800km with these tyres but noticed that there is a slight vibration from 110 km/h and above so I thing it will go away after I make road force balancing tomorrow.
I already done around 800km with these tyres but noticed that there is a slight vibration from 110 km/h and above so I thing it will go away after I make road force balancing tomorrow.
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2019 C43 Coupe, 2017 GLE63, 2007 CL600, 2001 E430, 2002 S500, 2006 E350, 1985 SEC560, 2015 FIAT 500
Like you, I bought Michelin Pilot Sport+ for my GLE. I am very happy as the road noise is all but gone and the ride quality is better than the Conti's.
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I would be careful with the Pilot Sport in Chicago snow weather If it's not the A/S 3+
Last edited by amusa; Jul 13, 2021 at 05:07 AM.
