2010 S CLASS vs OLDER S CLASS Sport package Tires

Feb 14, 2010 | 06:24 PM

Chucky300

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2010 S CLASS vs OLDER S CLASS Sport package Tires

What tires are used on the 2010 S Class Sports Package?
Are they different from lets say the 2007-2009 S Class Sports Package?

Feb 16, 2010 | 12:01 AM

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What tires are used on the 2010 S Class Sports Package?
Are they different from lets say the 2007-2009 S Class Sports Package?

I believe the MY2007-2009 S-Class uses Continental ContiProContact tires and the dealer will offer Michelin Primacy if you buy from them. I think they still use the same tires for the MY2010, but I'm not exactly sure on this though. Can anyone confirm what I know and/or answer the other part of the question?

In the case they use the same tires, they should be about the same.

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Feb 19, 2010 | 08:59 AM

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Not sure about brands, but the sizes were the same. Some time during 2008 there was a change from summer tires to all-season tires.

Feb 19, 2010 | 10:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chucky300

What tires are used on the 2010 S Class Sports Package?
Are they different from lets say the 2007-2009 S Class Sports Package?

I didn't here of anything changing but if i may ask, why are you asking...has there been a safety/quality issue with a particular tire you've had we should know about bud?? Please let us know if so we can avoid them, I'll need new rears in a few miles...

-Rob

Feb 19, 2010 | 05:32 PM

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I've heard the Continentals ride a bit harder and have less grip than Michelins, but last longer. The Michelins tend to ride softer and usually provide the better handling.

Feb 26, 2010 | 12:41 AM

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Same tires. Continentals

Feb 26, 2010 | 11:44 AM

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My 2007 S550 had continental Sports Contact. I think these were summer tires. My 2010 S550 has continental Pro Contact. I think these are all-season. I feel less grip on this. Tire squeaks more in corners.

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Feb 28, 2010 | 08:08 PM

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Whatever you do, don't use Contis.
They are the equivalent of 87 gas grade.
Michelins all the way(93 grade) then Sumitomos(91 grade) than ... nothing.

Unless City drive below 40 mph.

Mar 1, 2010 | 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by markopolo

Whatever you do, don't use Contis.
They are the equivalent of 87 gas grade.
Michelins all the way(93 grade) then Sumitomos(91 grade) than ... nothing.

Unless City drive below 40 mph.

Mar 2, 2010 | 03:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by markopolo

Whatever you do, don't use Contis.
They are the equivalent of 87 gas grade.
Michelins all the way(93 grade) then Sumitomos(91 grade) than ... nothing.

Unless City drive below 40 mph.

I totally agree. Which is why I have only put Michelins on my cars since 1998.