Need replacement tires for ML430
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Need replacement tires for ML430
What size wheels can I put on my truck? I know the standard is 275/55-17, but they are so hard to find and not very reasonably priced. The wheel store here told me that I could put on 265/65-17 for a great price. Please give me some feedback!
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Do you want what the factory suggests or just anything that will get you a good price? Tires is not a place to skimp. You can get the Dunlop Sp Sports on tirerack now for an unbelievable price of 103 a piece! I just went through a set of those and they ar great tires, especially for the price (of course they weren't 103 when I put them on).
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Parents have had good experience with the Dunlop GranTrek's that came with the ML...on the second set now. First set lasted 50k, no problems.
But I don't think they make the GranTreks anymore, anyone can confirm this?
Either way, Dunlops are pretty good tires IMO, as LVDell mentioned, the Dunlop SP Sports may be a good choice, aside from Michelin (which are on the pricey side)
But I don't think they make the GranTreks anymore, anyone can confirm this?
Either way, Dunlops are pretty good tires IMO, as LVDell mentioned, the Dunlop SP Sports may be a good choice, aside from Michelin (which are on the pricey side)
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Originally Posted by LVDell
Do you want what the factory suggests or just anything that will get you a good price? Tires is not a place to skimp. You can get the Dunlop Sp Sports on tirerack now for an unbelievable price of 103 a piece! I just went through a set of those and they ar great tires, especially for the price (of course they weren't 103 when I put them on).
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whatever you do do not buy the dunlopsp 5000. they wear terribly on the edges. we have cusotmers with 15k and the tires are wiped. some dealerships are goodwilling tires for sertain people. I personally would go with conti 4x4's, michelin cross terain.
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i have seen several conti 4x4s (on MLs and touaregs) at the wear bars @ 20k miles. Michelin Cross terrains are on my 320 and I love them, quietest tires I have ever owned. I would have purchased the SP5000s but they did not make it in the size for my 99 320.
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Originally Posted by jrhone
What size wheels can I put on my truck? I know the standard is 275/55-17, but they are so hard to find and not very reasonably priced. The wheel store here told me that I could put on 265/65-17 for a great price. Please give me some feedback!
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by Darkmann; Mar 6, 2005 at 10:12 PM.
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My current set of tires on my ML430 are the Bridgestone Duelers. Vey happy with them and they were far less expensive than the Michelins. Call TireRack..get them to give you a price and check their website for dealers in your area that do TireRack tire installations. Then call them and see if they can meet the TireRack price. I've done this on my last two sets and had the tires installed the next day at TiresPlus here in the Atlanta area.
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Bridgestone makes crappy tires unles your name is Schumacher....
Stick with Dunlop, great price-performance ratio. I got some of the last TG35s and they have been on the car for 40k miles and still going strong! I have had snow here all winter and we also took the ML skiing twice. The TG35s are excellent in the snow and have a quiet ride on the Autobahn.
This is a botu the fifth set between several cars that I drove in the last fe years. I have only good things to say about Dunlop. Recent comparison tests in Germany also confirm that Dunlop produces tires that privide an excellent compromize for dry/wet use. Pirelli is also very good but often wear faster.
Though Michelin generally make good tires, they are having some problems to match wet performance of other manufacturers.
Stick with Dunlop, great price-performance ratio. I got some of the last TG35s and they have been on the car for 40k miles and still going strong! I have had snow here all winter and we also took the ML skiing twice. The TG35s are excellent in the snow and have a quiet ride on the Autobahn.
This is a botu the fifth set between several cars that I drove in the last fe years. I have only good things to say about Dunlop. Recent comparison tests in Germany also confirm that Dunlop produces tires that privide an excellent compromize for dry/wet use. Pirelli is also very good but often wear faster.
Though Michelin generally make good tires, they are having some problems to match wet performance of other manufacturers.
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I did not like the OEM Grand Treks and was glad to get rid of them. I put the Michelin Cross Terrains on my 430 and my wife's 320. They are a fantastic tire - quiet yet great tracktion, especially in the snow. They are wearing well and with a 50,000 or 60,000 mile guarantee I'm not too worried. The best place I found to buy them was Walmart.
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Originally Posted by mbtech75ny
whatever you do do not buy the dunlopsp 5000. they wear terribly on the edges. we have cusotmers with 15k and the tires are wiped. some dealerships are goodwilling tires for sertain people. I personally would go with conti 4x4's, michelin cross terain.
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I love my Michellin Cross Terrains! They kick ***!
Anyone know how long these tires should last. I have about 25K miles on them so far and they seem to be about halfway worn. These tires are great in the snow. I can't say enough good things about them.
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Anyone know how long these tires should last. I have about 25K miles on them so far and they seem to be about halfway worn. These tires are great in the snow. I can't say enough good things about them.
Cheers
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THey have a 50,000 or 60,000 mile warranty. I don't drive particularly easy and have over 30,000 miles with maybe half worn down. I agree - they are great in snow. We didn't have much in Minnesota this winter so it was not as much fun. I would definitely go back to them again.
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I bought my 350 w 14k with stock Dunlops. The Dunlops looked fine tread depth wise. While driving it the next week or so, I couldn't believe the terrible oscillating tire road noise! After rotating and balancing didn't help, I bought a set of Cross Terrains. Great traction, road feel and quiet!
I can't believe tires would be that nasty after only 14k.
I can't believe tires would be that nasty after only 14k.
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Originally Posted by Vos
Bridgestone makes crappy tires unles your name is Schumacher....
Stick with Dunlop, great price-performance ratio. I got some of the last TG35s and they have been on the car for 40k miles and still going strong! I have had snow here all winter and we also took the ML skiing twice. The TG35s are excellent in the snow and have a quiet ride on the Autobahn.
This is a botu the fifth set between several cars that I drove in the last fe years. I have only good things to say about Dunlop. Recent comparison tests in Germany also confirm that Dunlop produces tires that privide an excellent compromize for dry/wet use. Pirelli is also very good but often wear faster.
Though Michelin generally make good tires, they are having some problems to match wet performance of other manufacturers.
Stick with Dunlop, great price-performance ratio. I got some of the last TG35s and they have been on the car for 40k miles and still going strong! I have had snow here all winter and we also took the ML skiing twice. The TG35s are excellent in the snow and have a quiet ride on the Autobahn.
This is a botu the fifth set between several cars that I drove in the last fe years. I have only good things to say about Dunlop. Recent comparison tests in Germany also confirm that Dunlop produces tires that privide an excellent compromize for dry/wet use. Pirelli is also very good but often wear faster.
Though Michelin generally make good tires, they are having some problems to match wet performance of other manufacturers.
