The S550 In Andorite Grey
03-09-2006, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
She's a beauty Jack!
Do you happen to know what the "Touring tires" are? (Make, model, size, etc.)
Do you happen to know what the "Touring tires" are? (Make, model, size, etc.)
03-09-2006, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AsianML
The rims you got are nice.
Although I prefer the LE rims.
Although I prefer the LE rims.
03-09-2006, 10:18 PM
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Nothing wrong with those standard 9-spokes, Jack.
You may want to consider asking them to change-out the OEM rubber to Michelin Pilot A/S or Pirelli PZero Nero M&S before you take delivery....
My S65 is still a ways away - I'm kinda jealous....
You may want to consider asking them to change-out the OEM rubber to Michelin Pilot A/S or Pirelli PZero Nero M&S before you take delivery....
My S65 is still a ways away - I'm kinda jealous....
03-09-2006, 10:29 PM
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
Originally Posted by ClayJ
Nothing wrong with those standard 9-spokes, Jack.
You may want to consider asking them to change-out the OEM rubber to Michelin Pilot A/S or Pirelli PZero Nero M&S before you take delivery....
My S65 is still a ways away - I'm kinda jealous....
You may want to consider asking them to change-out the OEM rubber to Michelin Pilot A/S or Pirelli PZero Nero M&S before you take delivery....
My S65 is still a ways away - I'm kinda jealous....
Here is a shot of the interior, rear seat in grey.
03-09-2006, 10:35 PM
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Very nice, Jack.
Is that a new grey? Or Orion Grey (nope too dark for Orion)? How close to Ash is it (I notice that there doesn't appear to be any of the slight-blue hint that Ash has; and it is not as light as Ash...)?
Is that a new grey? Or Orion Grey (nope too dark for Orion)? How close to Ash is it (I notice that there doesn't appear to be any of the slight-blue hint that Ash has; and it is not as light as Ash...)?
03-09-2006, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
Very nice, Jack.
Is that a new grey? Or Orion Grey (nope too dark for Orion)? How close to Ash is it (I notice that there doesn't appear to be any of the slight-blue hint that Ash has; and it is not as light as Ash...)?
Is that a new grey? Or Orion Grey (nope too dark for Orion)? How close to Ash is it (I notice that there doesn't appear to be any of the slight-blue hint that Ash has; and it is not as light as Ash...)?
03-09-2006, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
Nothing wrong with those standard 9-spokes, Jack.
You may want to consider asking them to change-out the OEM rubber to Michelin Pilot A/S or Pirelli PZero Nero M&S before you take delivery....
My S65 is still a ways away - I'm kinda jealous....
You may want to consider asking them to change-out the OEM rubber to Michelin Pilot A/S or Pirelli PZero Nero M&S before you take delivery....
My S65 is still a ways away - I'm kinda jealous....
Clay might have a good idea. I checked out the most likely tire on your beautiful new car and if it is a Continental, as you suspect, it is probably the ContiTouringContact CT95 and they can be found here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ngContact+CT95
The ratings and reviews on them are terrible, and you might want to ask the dealer what he would recommend. When compared w/ 26 other touring all season tires, it came in 27th. See here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=ST
Since I figured you would be up all night anyway, you might as well spend your time productively.
03-10-2006, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Hey Jack,
Clay might have a good idea. I checked out the most likely tire on your beautiful new car and if it is a Continental, as you suspect, it is probably the ContiTouringContact CT95 and they can be found here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ngContact+CT95
The ratings and reviews on them are terrible, and you might want to ask the dealer what he would recommend. When compared w/ 26 other touring all season tires, it came in 27th. See here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=ST
Since I figured you would be up all night anyway, you might as well spend your time productively.
Clay might have a good idea. I checked out the most likely tire on your beautiful new car and if it is a Continental, as you suspect, it is probably the ContiTouringContact CT95 and they can be found here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ngContact+CT95
The ratings and reviews on them are terrible, and you might want to ask the dealer what he would recommend. When compared w/ 26 other touring all season tires, it came in 27th. See here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=ST
Since I figured you would be up all night anyway, you might as well spend your time productively.
They are calling for snow this weekend here (with NASCAR in town no less) so maybe I had better check for winter tires also....
03-10-2006, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Thanks...that convinces me to talk with Greg at Glauser and see what we can do to cure that problem. I don't think I want to read that review....I won't sleep for a week if I do...:-)
They are calling for snow this weekend here (with NASCAR in town no less) so maybe I had better check for winter tires also....
They are calling for snow this weekend here (with NASCAR in town no less) so maybe I had better check for winter tires also....
03-10-2006, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by CE750
Jack you are a blessed man! DAMN I WANT ONE! 
But I'm not going to envy you.. that would be wrong!
But I'm not going to envy you.. that would be wrong!
03-10-2006, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
If Greg doesn't have a good answer for you--most sales people don't know much about tires--suggest that he call Luke at The Tire Rack. He works w/ dealers even if they don't buy from TTR. Very helpful guy. I know it must be hard to even think about something as mundane as tires right now, but over the long haul they can make all the difference in how much you will really enjoy that beautiful new car. You don't want to start thinking about them after you have a thousand miles on the OEMs.
03-10-2006, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Hey Jack,
Clay might have a good idea. I checked out the most likely tire on your beautiful new car and if it is a Continental, as you suspect, it is probably the ContiTouringContact CT95 and they can be found here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ngContact+CT95
The ratings and reviews on them are terrible, and you might want to ask the dealer what he would recommend. When compared w/ 26 other touring all season tires, it came in 27th. See here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=ST
Since I figured you would be up all night anyway, you might as well spend your time productively.
Clay might have a good idea. I checked out the most likely tire on your beautiful new car and if it is a Continental, as you suspect, it is probably the ContiTouringContact CT95 and they can be found here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ngContact+CT95
The ratings and reviews on them are terrible, and you might want to ask the dealer what he would recommend. When compared w/ 26 other touring all season tires, it came in 27th. See here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=ST
Since I figured you would be up all night anyway, you might as well spend your time productively.
03-10-2006, 08:39 AM
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Jack, I think your new car is going to be one great ride. I like the color, but for me, I would probably go with white. I just like that color on most cars. One question that has been bothering me is does the car have a full size spare tire? As you most likely know, my E55 has an inflatable compact tire. It is OK, but I would rather have a full size one. Thanks and congratulations.
03-10-2006, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by can drive 55
Jack, I think your new car is going to be one great ride. I like the color, but for me, I would probably go with white. I just like that color on most cars. One question that has been bothering me is does the car have a full size spare tire? As you most likely know, my E55 has an inflatable compact tire. It is OK, but I would rather have a full size one. Thanks and congratulations.
I think the spare is an inflatable also. I checked the brochure but can't locate the information.
03-10-2006, 11:06 AM
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ahhh Nevada Jack, why did u have to post these pictures of this beautiful machine? You just made my decision between the S550 and the CLS55 even harder now, even though there two completely different cars. Nice.
03-10-2006, 11:19 AM
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ahhh Nevada Jack, why did u have to post these pictures of this beautiful machine? You just made my decision between the S550 and the CLS55 even harder now, even though there two completely different cars. Nice.
Let me weigh in and help you!
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
I just checked and that CT95 does not come in an 18" tire so it cannot be that one. I asked Greg what model tire is on the 18" standard wheel.
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Originally Posted by Bipasha493
ahhh Nevada Jack, why did u have to post these pictures of this beautiful machine? You just made my decision between the S550 and the CLS55 even harder now, even though there two completely different cars. Nice.
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MY LE is HERE!!
Just got back from the dealership and saw my LE. It is absolutely Gorgeous. I'm not even adding any rims to it. The only thing I may do is add some tint down the line. Unfortunately it does come with Continental Tires, but those Rims and that paint and interior is sick, I swear that car has the flu!! 
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Jack, I may have miss-typed the tire I think comes on that car: Instead of CT95 I believe it is the CH95 (255/45HR18); and it is every bit as bad as the CT model. I hope I am wrong about this, but please let us know when you hear from Greg.
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Originally Posted by akburton
Just got back from the dealership and saw my LE. It is absolutely Gorgeous. I'm not even adding any rims to it. The only thing I may do is add some tint down the line. Unfortunately it does come with Continental Tires, but those Rims and that paint and interior is sick, I swear that car has the flu!!
So what you are saying is that your S is "really" sick...don't try and cure the flu bug...just enjoy it...
Let's see pictures soon ak....
