Need new tires for S500 4-matic, any recommendations
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Need new tires for S500 4-matic, any recommendations
All 4 tires need replacement. Any suggestions, the car is driven in snow as well so Im looking for high performance all seasons. Any suggestions? How about the Michellin Pilot AS sports??
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I went with the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tire and couldn't be happier. Keep in mind I have 20" wheels and the ride is so incredibly smooth. The All Seasons should be just as good. Try tirerack.com to get some specs and feedback on the different models.
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Originally Posted by FazTaz
All 4 tires need replacement. Any suggestions, the car is driven in snow as well so Im looking for high performance all seasons. Any suggestions? How about the Michellin Pilot AS sports??
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I agree. I have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S and they are great all around. They cost a bit more, but the treadwear rating is 400. So I'm expecting around 30k miles from this set compared to 20k on the other brands.
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We got roughly 24K miles on the OEM MXV4s. Hopefully we can get a little more out of the Pilot Sport A/S. So far there is a drastic improvement in handling and braking that I've noticed. The car is my mother's daily driver, and while she doesn't push it as hard as I do, she actually stated that the ride is more comfortable. I did bump the pressure up a little but, so I wont get the premature wear of the sidewalls like on the last set. What pressures is everyone using? I'm using 3+ per tire than what MB recommends.
