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03-01-2014, 03:30 PM
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I agree that the available options leave room for improvement.
I like the design of the 20", would like to see that spoke design in a 18" or 19" wheel size.
Let us know if you change wheels or tires and how it works out for you.
I like the design of the 20", would like to see that spoke design in a 18" or 19" wheel size.
Let us know if you change wheels or tires and how it works out for you.
03-01-2014, 04:22 PM
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Ohh, to everyone talking about the RFTs. I have had RFT since my 2009 750LI, and I HATE Run flat tires!!! I was so jealous about W221 S class owners because they have regular tires and a spare!
Anyway, I switched my RFT with Michelin Pilot sport, and the difference is night and day! So smooth and quiet. The day I changed my tires I was driving around just to feel and enjoy the difference the tires made.
Only con on swapping the tires is you will not have a spare, and a tire slime kit will not save you if you have a flat. But I have another vehicles for long distance trips, so I take a chance and never look back.
So anyone who complaint about the RFTs, changing to regular tires will put a huge smile on your face.
Michelins Pilot Sport and Conti DWS are good choices and dirt cheap too. A set of 20s will only run you 1300-1400. Vesus 2300+ for RFT replacements.
Anyway, I switched my RFT with Michelin Pilot sport, and the difference is night and day! So smooth and quiet. The day I changed my tires I was driving around just to feel and enjoy the difference the tires made.
Only con on swapping the tires is you will not have a spare, and a tire slime kit will not save you if you have a flat. But I have another vehicles for long distance trips, so I take a chance and never look back.
So anyone who complaint about the RFTs, changing to regular tires will put a huge smile on your face.
Michelins Pilot Sport and Conti DWS are good choices and dirt cheap too. A set of 20s will only run you 1300-1400. Vesus 2300+ for RFT replacements.
03-01-2014, 04:46 PM
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nice rides Gents: mine should be done by the 7th.......maybe by the end of March I'll see it 
03-01-2014, 04:47 PM
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No Michelin's on Tirerack.com for the 20" Wheels yet. Are you saying that driving on junky rides will feel night and day on Michelin Pilot Sports vs our current RunFlats?
I would obviously prefer THAT particular option than going and getting Mercedes to open a case and try to size down the entire wheel/tire set up.
I would obviously prefer THAT particular option than going and getting Mercedes to open a case and try to size down the entire wheel/tire set up.
03-01-2014, 10:32 PM
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I don't like any of the other factory options. My thoughts are to stay with the 20" stockers and get out of the run flats. It may not be as smooth as the guys on 18's, but it has to be at least 10-15% better, and I'll take that! I have an email from my dealer with him saying that he'll honor the tire switch on my warranty, and you better believe I got that printed out and laminated in a frame.......LOL.
03-01-2014, 11:24 PM
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I don't like any of the other factory options. My thoughts are to stay with the 20" stockers and get out of the run flats. It may not be as smooth as the guys on 18's, but it has to be at least 10-15% better, and I'll take that! I have an email from my dealer with him saying that he'll honor the tire switch on my warranty, and you better believe I got that printed out and laminated in a frame.......LOL.
Not only is this a world of difference, but the snows ride smoother than the run flats!
Just switched out our BMW Goodyear LM-2 run flats out with Continental Extreme DWS and couldn't be happier. Feels actually like a proper ride now
To the op referring to long distance driving without run flats. Even without a spare and just the tire kit you may be better off than with run flats. If you have a blow out, the run flat must be replaced either way, you just don't have to do it on the side of the road. The big surprise will be to find out that virtually no tire shop has these on hand. So how good is it to make it to the shop just to find out that you have to wait 2 days for your tire to arrive?
03-02-2014, 12:45 AM
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Yea the discussion on rft and non rf has been going on for a long time.
But trust me, the junky ride is from the tire. A 22' with non run flat rides
Better than 20' with rft.
But trust me, the junky ride is from the tire. A 22' with non run flat rides
Better than 20' with rft.
03-02-2014, 09:06 AM
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I don't like any of the other factory options. My thoughts are to stay with the 20" stockers and get out of the run flats. It may not be as smooth as the guys on 18's, but it has to be at least 10-15% better, and I'll take that! I have an email from my dealer with him saying that he'll honor the tire switch on my warranty, and you better believe I got that printed out and laminated in a frame.......LOL.
I am debating waiting till all 4 tires have bubbles again (2 do already) and then telling them instead of putting on run flats, please put on conventional.
That way I don't pay for the switch and I also get to keep warranty.
03-02-2014, 11:03 AM
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We think alike. If I were to switch to 19 from my 20s, I would go to that style too and stick some good michelin All seasons on it. Would probably be one heck of a smooth ride.
03-02-2014, 03:04 PM
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No Michelin's on Tirerack.com for the 20" Wheels yet. Are you saying that driving on junky rides will feel night and day on Michelin Pilot Sports vs our current RunFlats?
I would obviously prefer THAT particular option than going and getting Mercedes to open a case and try to size down the entire wheel/tire set up.
I would obviously prefer THAT particular option than going and getting Mercedes to open a case and try to size down the entire wheel/tire set up.
03-02-2014, 03:10 PM
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Are you buying the tires or will MB swap them for you?
I am debating waiting till all 4 tires have bubbles again (2 do already) and then telling them instead of putting on run flats, please put on conventional.
That way I don't pay for the switch and I also get to keep warranty.
I am debating waiting till all 4 tires have bubbles again (2 do already) and then telling them instead of putting on run flats, please put on conventional.
That way I don't pay for the switch and I also get to keep warranty.
03-02-2014, 03:12 PM
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I have very little knowledge of what tire to pick for these stock 20's that will be the best as far as comfort is concerned. So I'm definitely gonna need a lot of input from people. So far I've heard of the Michelin Supersports 35 series. Anything better in comfort?
I live in the South (we don't have winters), so all season tires are not necessary.
I live in the South (we don't have winters), so all season tires are not necessary.
03-02-2014, 03:20 PM
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03-02-2014, 03:22 PM
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I have very little knowledge of what tire to pick for these stock 20's that will be the best as far as comfort is concerned. So I'm definitely gonna need a lot of input from people. So far I've heard of the Michelin Supersports 35 series. Anything better in comfort?
I live in the South (we don't have winters), so all season tires are not necessary.
I live in the South (we don't have winters), so all season tires are not necessary.
It almost feels like this car is riding on solid metal tires instead of rubber! Is that how you feel?
03-02-2014, 03:33 PM
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I have very little knowledge of what tire to pick for these stock 20's that will be the best as far as comfort is concerned. So I'm definitely gonna need a lot of input from people. So far I've heard of the Michelin Supersports 35 series. Anything better in comfort?
I live in the South (we don't have winters), so all season tires are not necessary.
I live in the South (we don't have winters), so all season tires are not necessary.
Size: 245/30ZR20
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: (90Y)
Load Range: XL
UTQG: 300 AA A Price: $401.00 (each)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Super+ Sport&partnum=43YR0PSSXL
Size: 275/30ZR20
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
UTQG: 300 AA A Price: $319.00 (each) Special
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....rtnum=73ZR0PSS
03-02-2014, 05:45 PM
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That's how I feel too.
I feel every single road imperfection. When theres a pot hole or a speed bump - even with Magic Body Control switched on (by leaving it in comfort mode) - the entire car is just like a roller coaster on a wooden track.
I feel every single road imperfection. When theres a pot hole or a speed bump - even with Magic Body Control switched on (by leaving it in comfort mode) - the entire car is just like a roller coaster on a wooden track.
