need new tires!
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C55 ///AMG, 535xi
need new tires!
Hey guys my ML500 need new tires and I'm asking for suggestions?
I have the continental 4x4r contact ryte now, and I need all season tires, any suggestions??
I have the continental 4x4r contact ryte now, and I need all season tires, any suggestions??
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From: British Columbia Canada, Elko Nevada USA
2002 ML500,2005 Toyota 4Runner, 2006 F150 King Ranch, Kawasaki ZX1400 Ninja, 1978 Jeep CJ7
Try Nokian, I use the "WR A.W.P. 2 SUV" up here in northern British Columbia, and as far as all season, they work great in the snow and ice, as well as rain/dry pavement.They also make what is called the" Hakkapeliitta SUV ", which is the best winter radial you will find.They have a great warranty as well, and get high milage. Check thier site. You won't find many comparison reports, since they can only be sold by select dealers.
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Well, I went on tirerack.com, and they have recommended tires, I was wondering...wouldnt factory originals be better??
My friend has a 01 ML320 and she put on some bridgestones and they wear away quick, thats what she said...
But I'm leaning toward a second pair of 4x4 Contacts, My car has 38000 miles and its beginging to get bald
My friend has a 01 ML320 and she put on some bridgestones and they wear away quick, thats what she said...
But I'm leaning toward a second pair of 4x4 Contacts, My car has 38000 miles and its beginging to get bald
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02 ML320, 06 E350
Originally Posted by Ron in SC
Cross Terrains. On my second set got 62K miles out of my last set. 1999 ML 320.
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I have Yokohama Geolandar H/T-S G052, http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=1 - they are good and quiet 4 season tires.
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From: atlanta
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Ron, did I read that right.........you got 62,000 miles out of the Michelins ?
Thats incredible!!! What tire pressure do you run ?
I was very happy with the Dunlop TG35's for many years and used then till they were discontinued. Now running a set of the Bridgestone Duelers with about 30,000 miles on'm. I will probably replaced them next spring and will definately price out the Michelins. What's the best current price on the cross terrains for the 17" ml430 wheel ?
Thats incredible!!! What tire pressure do you run ?
I was very happy with the Dunlop TG35's for many years and used then till they were discontinued. Now running a set of the Bridgestone Duelers with about 30,000 miles on'm. I will probably replaced them next spring and will definately price out the Michelins. What's the best current price on the cross terrains for the 17" ml430 wheel ?
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I just bought a new set of Cross Terrains for the ML. I got them at Tire Rack for $182 per tire. I really didn't shop around because the other places around here are idiots. The dealership was charging $253 per tire for the Michelins Cross Terrains. So I was happy with $182. My old tires were Cross Terrains. They were awesome in the rain and the snow. In case you have snow. 
I highly recommend them.
I highly recommend them.
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02 ML320, 06 E350
Originally Posted by Stiggs
I just bought a new set of Cross Terrains for the ML. I got them at Tire Rack for $182 per tire. I really didn't shop around because the other places around here are idiots. The dealership was charging $253 per tire for the Michelins Cross Terrains. So I was happy with $182. My old tires were Cross Terrains. They were awesome in the rain and the snow. In case you have snow.
I highly recommend them.
I highly recommend them.
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From: Charleston, SC
99 ML 320, 97 Porsche 993 C2S, 92 300E
I did replace my old set of Cross Terrains, with a new set, when they had 62K miles on them They still had a little more than one millimeter before they were at the wear bars. The wore very evenly. I rotate tires every 3500 to 4000 miles and inflate all four to 34 psi.
As others have said they are great in the rain and snow.
They may be more expensive but I think they are more than worth it. I got mine at Costco also.
As others have said they are great in the rain and snow.
They may be more expensive but I think they are more than worth it. I got mine at Costco also.
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2006 ML500
Goodyear Fortera SA
I just bought the new fortera silent armor from goodyear. The old factory installed tires needed replacement on the ML500 2002 model I just recently bought.
What a ride... now I am really riding on a mercedes.
I bought it out of tirerack.com and had it installed locally.
What a ride... now I am really riding on a mercedes.
I bought it out of tirerack.com and had it installed locally.
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95 Audi urS6 Quattro
On my 55 I have 4x4 michelin diamaris, I am low on thread too, and in about a week I am ordering these
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=5
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=5
