New tire options for ML350
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2011 ML350
I called Pirelli because my OE Pirellis only went 22,000+ before needing to be replaced. The rep told me that's pretty good for OE tires I was like WTF? She said those are usually softer because the dealer wants the car to run quiet.
Anyway she offered a 25% discount per tire for new Pirellis......does that sound like a good deal or should I work them for more?
I'm looking at the Pirelli Verde All Season PLUS from Tire rack for $217 each, throw in that discount and it comes out to $162, $648 for a set of 4.....
Anyway she offered a 25% discount per tire for new Pirellis......does that sound like a good deal or should I work them for more?
I'm looking at the Pirelli Verde All Season PLUS from Tire rack for $217 each, throw in that discount and it comes out to $162, $648 for a set of 4.....
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From: near Rochester, NY
2019 GLE400
The Continental CrossContact LX-20 went 58K miles on my 2008 and might have legally gone a little bit further. I didn't want to get into any snow, or even any heavy rain before changing the tires.
A couple years ago, Michelin "reinvented" their LTXs and produced a size to fit my ML350. I had a set of the original LTXs on a Lexus RX300 several years ago and they were long lived and very well behaved - so I gave it a shot.
Michelin had a deal with a rebate that ran out last week. I got the the Premier LTXs. I notice that there is never any squealing on cloverleaf type ramps - even when I push a bit.
The Premier LTXs are H rated tires with a treadwear of 620. The Contis were H rated with a treadwear of 680. Yes, I know that the ratings may not compare across brands. Anyway, my feeling is that either of these H rated and high treadwear rated tires would be a choice with good lifetime and value.
A couple years ago, Michelin "reinvented" their LTXs and produced a size to fit my ML350. I had a set of the original LTXs on a Lexus RX300 several years ago and they were long lived and very well behaved - so I gave it a shot.
Michelin had a deal with a rebate that ran out last week. I got the the Premier LTXs. I notice that there is never any squealing on cloverleaf type ramps - even when I push a bit.
The Premier LTXs are H rated tires with a treadwear of 620. The Contis were H rated with a treadwear of 680. Yes, I know that the ratings may not compare across brands. Anyway, my feeling is that either of these H rated and high treadwear rated tires would be a choice with good lifetime and value.
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From: Nova Scotia, Canada
2023 GLK250, 1987 560SL
I went with Yokohama Geolander G055 tires this time, because they’re a reasonable price and have a tread wear rating of 740, which is the best I’ve seen so far. I actually did some math on about 20 tires options including tires with high tread wear ratings and very cheap tires, dividing the tread rating by the price, and the Geolanders came out the best, so that’s how I made my decision. But the proof is in the pudding, so I’ll report back in a couple years to tell you how well they’re holding up.
I went a couple rounds with cheaper tires and high performance tires and found I just wasn’t getting the tire life. The worst was Toyo high performance tires which went bald after 10,000kms.
I went a couple rounds with cheaper tires and high performance tires and found I just wasn’t getting the tire life. The worst was Toyo high performance tires which went bald after 10,000kms.
Last edited by marc hanna; Sep 20, 2017 at 06:19 AM.
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From: Florida & North Carolina
2008 ML320CDI 4Matic, 2006 C350
Recently put a set of the Michelin Premier LTX's on. Have about 1,600 miles including highway torrential rains. Love these tires!
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
