Best Tires for ML 4MATIC
04-17-2021, 01:24 AM
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Lol. No my wife just doesn’t like feeling acceleration or anything that makes loud noises. My kids think it’s great and love daddy’s car, and neighbors all have even more $$$$$ than I do. I feel poor when I drive past their houses and cars.
she drives it very safe and I mean she just doesn’t want to push gas pedal past 1/10th it’s cavitation or depth.
she drives it very safe and I mean she just doesn’t want to push gas pedal past 1/10th it’s cavitation or depth.
04-17-2021, 09:57 AM
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, get on the highway, and well open her up It’s good for them every now and then!
04-19-2021, 10:38 AM
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04-19-2021, 10:45 AM
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04-19-2021, 10:47 AM
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Have not had the chance to take her on the Freeway/Highway just yet, too busy with High School Football and home projects.
However, I can confirm that the ride on the Michelins is definitely much quieter and smoother compared to the Contis.
However, I can confirm that the ride on the Michelins is definitely much quieter and smoother compared to the Contis.
04-19-2021, 12:00 PM
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How is that not an Italian Tune-Up?
04-19-2021, 12:06 PM
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You sent the link to wikipedia. I read it, and this is what it stated. That's how.
"Italian tuneup is a slang automotive term for attempting to restore engine performance by driving a car at high engine speed (RPM) and load.
The term originated from Italian mechanics in the 1950s using this practice to burn off carbon deposits from the spark plugs of sports cars.[1][2] However, modern fuel injection and ignition systems have rendered Italian tuneups obsolete.[1]
The practice is sometimes used prior to emissions testing, particularly for diesel engines."
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04-19-2021, 09:49 PM
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Never stated that Continental is not a good product, as I do agree that it is. (My daughter is running Conti's on her E46 BMW and they are great). I said that the Cross Contact LX25 is junk, at least in my opinion after running it on my ML for 4 months/2300 miles.
As I am posting on the W164 forum, I am obviously referring to the ML. The Thread also reads "Best tires for the ML 4MATIC", so the Conti's went on my ML.
As I had mentioned, I never had bad luck with Michelins. For you stating that Michelins are a step down from the Conti's (after me just explaining that I have a major issue with this type of Continental tire), can only be your opinion, which you are entitled to.
If you just put an AMAZING set of Conti's on your truck, it might be helpful to know which model you installed.
Thanks for the heads up in regards to checking with my dealer and doing my research. In most cases I do my own research, as the dealer does not always have the latest and most accurate information, especially on a 13 year old model. The Michelin tire I have selected is recommended for the W164.
As I am posting on the W164 forum, I am obviously referring to the ML. The Thread also reads "Best tires for the ML 4MATIC", so the Conti's went on my ML.
As I had mentioned, I never had bad luck with Michelins. For you stating that Michelins are a step down from the Conti's (after me just explaining that I have a major issue with this type of Continental tire), can only be your opinion, which you are entitled to.
If you just put an AMAZING set of Conti's on your truck, it might be helpful to know which model you installed.
Thanks for the heads up in regards to checking with my dealer and doing my research. In most cases I do my own research, as the dealer does not always have the latest and most accurate information, especially on a 13 year old model. The Michelin tire I have selected is recommended for the W164.
whah I said was the OE TIRES ARE CONTIS AND IN FACT THEY ARE RATED AND HANDLE AND DRIVE AND LAST LONGER THAN ANY OTHER MICHELIN RATED TIRE OR ON MARKET.
Iknow this for certain and to be a FACT becuse I have asked continental and asked Michelin and asked the dealer before I bought and replaced mine instead of using a Michelin latitude which is a $270 tire!!!! And lasted only 27k before wear issues affected handling and all other things tire related.
that being said there is no way you censor out what I said vs what your opinion is over the tire manufactures and dealer and Mercedes Benzs own RECOMMENDATIONS AND CHOICE OF TIRE FOR THE ML KLASSE VEHICLES.
Hope all is well take care buddy.
04-19-2021, 10:40 PM
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It doesn’t matter what I said before my post was designed and had the intention of making you aware of what I was told and research if I miss spoke it’s because I was busy if there were errors it’s because again I was busy and probably writing to you a message on the fly using dictation but if we’re gonna be that picky I’m just gonna get off the ****ing post to not talk to you
04-20-2021, 12:15 AM
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It doesn’t matter what I said before my post was designed and had the intention of making you aware of what I was told and research if I miss spoke it’s because I was busy if there were errors it’s because again I was busy and probably writing to you a message on the fly using dictation but if we’re gonna be that picky I’m just gonna get off the ****ing post to not talk to you
But yes, better you get off this post. Go drive your Porsche instead. No need to talk to me, it's all good.
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04-20-2021, 12:49 AM
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dknt get cheeky with me pal. I am a nice guy and unlike you I don’t tolerate whatever your doing along this thread. I would call it unsavory and really I was just trying to help which is what we’re all here to do for one another when something either comes up or that we reach out to others for advice etc., no?
your such an ***.and idc whag you think of me and kh Porsche. Because at the end of the day I know I was and had good ideas which was to say if your true Mercedes lover you know their built to replace WITH OE PARTS AND OE STUFF BECAUSE ITS PURPOSE BUILT AND RUN FOR YEARS BEFORE IT EVEN HITS MARKET. Idiot.
04-20-2021, 12:52 AM
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no it’s all good cause you say it is? Wtf? I can say whatever I want and within the context and no one tells me what to do. Probably why I drive Porsche and you don’t. What are you even even freaking on about? Something I said a while ago? Dude, I want you to remember everything you say and do everyday and frkm last year too and then put it down here for us to hold you accountable too. I mean your joking having a laugh, right?
dknt get cheeky with me pal. I am a nice guy and unlike you I don’t tolerate whatever your doing along this thread. I would call it unsavory and really I was just trying to help which is what we’re all here to do for one another when something either comes up or that we reach out to others for advice etc., no?
your such an ***.and idc whag you think of me and kh Porsche. Because at the end of the day I know I was and had good ideas which was to say if your true Mercedes lover you know their built to replace WITH OE PARTS AND OE STUFF BECAUSE ITS PURPOSE BUILT AND RUN FOR YEARS BEFORE IT EVEN HITS MARKET. Idiot.
dknt get cheeky with me pal. I am a nice guy and unlike you I don’t tolerate whatever your doing along this thread. I would call it unsavory and really I was just trying to help which is what we’re all here to do for one another when something either comes up or that we reach out to others for advice etc., no?
your such an ***.and idc whag you think of me and kh Porsche. Because at the end of the day I know I was and had good ideas which was to say if your true Mercedes lover you know their built to replace WITH OE PARTS AND OE STUFF BECAUSE ITS PURPOSE BUILT AND RUN FOR YEARS BEFORE IT EVEN HITS MARKET. Idiot.
04-20-2021, 12:56 AM
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