The S550 In Andorite Grey
03-12-2006, 08:46 PM
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Nothing wrong with a good touring tire -- best ride out there. You do want one that can deal with the occasional downpour or standing water on the road surface....
Remember too that your brakes, and the ability to avoid an obstacle in the road, depend on your tires' ability as well -- there is a saftey issue involved beyond "high(er) performance".....
I value safety higher than performace, myself.
A great touring tire, Jack - that's what you want -- whatever it is. It may be the Continental, and it may be something else.
Remember too that your brakes, and the ability to avoid an obstacle in the road, depend on your tires' ability as well -- there is a saftey issue involved beyond "high(er) performance".....
I value safety higher than performace, myself.
A great touring tire, Jack - that's what you want -- whatever it is. It may be the Continental, and it may be something else.
03-13-2006, 10:44 AM
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98 Ford Explorer Limited, 2007 S550 LE
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Post some pics.
03-13-2006, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Just listen to Clay & AsianML. They know what they are talking about.
The Bridgestone Potenza's are excellent tires. (See here http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=All&x=57&y=10 )
The time to get your dealer to put quality tires on those 18" wheels is NOW--before you take delivery. He should be very amenable to putting good tires on that beautiful machine in order to "make the sale."
I'll let you know what to ask for as soon as I know--but you need to be thinking about whether you really want to stay w/ the all seasons or move up a grade to the higher prefromance tires. I'll have some options soon.
The Bridgestone Potenza's are excellent tires. (See here http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=All&x=57&y=10 )
The time to get your dealer to put quality tires on those 18" wheels is NOW--before you take delivery. He should be very amenable to putting good tires on that beautiful machine in order to "make the sale."
I'll let you know what to ask for as soon as I know--but you need to be thinking about whether you really want to stay w/ the all seasons or move up a grade to the higher prefromance tires. I'll have some options soon.
03-13-2006, 12:26 PM
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S500/W220/2000
Originally Posted by akburton
Wuz up Jay - I have an LE that I have not taken delivery of yet. I have seen the car already and it comes with the 19" Continentals. I live in the DC area so I would prefer a nice comfortable touring all season tire. What do you recommend?
Select the Preformance Category you want and see what will work on your LE's 19" wheels. Personally, I'd select an Ultra High Performance Summer tire for the DC area. There are several excellent tires listed there. I favor the Goodyear Eagle F1s, which are what I run on my car, but the Micheline PS2s, and several others will be good too. They won't preform very well in those rare snow storms you get, but the other 98% of the time you will be very impressed. I also have Micheline X-Ice tires that I use in the winter, but I think our winters are much worse than yours. There are several other categories for you to look at as well, but you need to make the final decision.
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03-13-2006, 11:01 PM
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Thanks. I love my white W220 and your E55 is great looking. But I just felt a change for a new car would be nice. The color is new for 2007 and I like it very much.
I think the spare is an inflatable also. I checked the brochure but can't locate the information.
I think the spare is an inflatable also. I checked the brochure but can't locate the information.
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03-15-2006, 11:32 AM
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Jack, Luke recommends the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S: See https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...40#post1516940
03-15-2006, 11:48 AM
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Jack, Luke recommends the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S: See https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...40#post1516940
03-15-2006, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Thanks a bunch...i had gone through the listings and guess which one I made a note of...yup...the same tire. They are $249 each at Tire Rack. I am going to contact Greg and have him check with parts and see what he comes up with on a change-over before delivery.
03-15-2006, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk
I think a class dealership, which they sound like, will find a way to switch-out those tires at little or no additional cost to you. And I am sure you will be much happier in the long run w/ the A/S. Good luck.
03-16-2006, 10:23 PM
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Jack, Help !
Jack, Please un-stretch the elongated interior shot ! The white S430 tailight was iffy, but viewing this steering wheel is gonna be a problem if you keep this car longer than 6 months !
03-16-2006, 10:44 PM
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Congrats on your car Jack.. Glauser is first class all the way.. I have dealt with Chad Glauser and his father (the owner) when they were down here in florida. They are what every MB dealer should be!
03-16-2006, 11:16 PM
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Jack, Please un-stretch the elongated interior shot ! The white S430 tailight was iffy, but viewing this steering wheel is gonna be a problem if you keep this car longer than 6 months !
03-16-2006, 11:21 PM
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Congrats on your car Jack.. Glauser is first class all the way.. I have dealt with Chad Glauser and his father (the owner) when they were down here in florida. They are what every MB dealer should be!
03-18-2006, 12:31 PM
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Jack, Please un-stretch the elongated interior shot ! The white S430 tailight was iffy, but viewing this steering wheel is gonna be a problem if you keep this car longer than 6 months !
03-25-2006, 10:37 AM
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Congrats ! You have just got yourself a piece of finest jewel.
Andorite Grey is my favorite S color , best color look best with white BiXenon!
Andorite Grey is my favorite S color , best color look best with white BiXenon!
03-25-2006, 11:12 AM
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Is that you Jack? You look exactly as I imagined!
Where's the cowboy hat?
Where's the cowboy hat?
No cowboy hats for me...just a avatar cowboy to set the scene.
03-25-2006, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Yeah...that's me...:-)
No cowboy hats for me...just a avatar cowboy to set the scene.
No cowboy hats for me...just a avatar cowboy to set the scene.
03-25-2006, 12:29 PM
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Thanks Thanks Thanks
I'll have to get a lot more miles out of my still (to me) new E Class before I can justify the leap to an S, but thanks to NevadaJack for the updates to allow us to share at least vicariously in the experience of purchasing the first of a new model.
By the way I do travel a lot in my business and have over the years stopped in at a number of Mercedes dealers over the years. The people at Glauser were most cordial and I was impressed with their large selection.
By the way I do travel a lot in my business and have over the years stopped in at a number of Mercedes dealers over the years. The people at Glauser were most cordial and I was impressed with their large selection.
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03-25-2006, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Yeah...that's me...:-)
No cowboy hats for me...just a avatar cowboy to set the scene.
No cowboy hats for me...just a avatar cowboy to set the scene.
What's your secret?
03-25-2006, 05:35 PM
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When do you pick up that beautiful new car? (I think you said some time in May...) Have you heard anything from the dealer about the possibility of getting the A/S tires?
The take-off exchange is no problem...details not yet discussed.
03-25-2006, 05:41 PM
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You seriously don't look a day past 60.
What's your secret?
What's your secret?
