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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 05:01 AM
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Tyre Replacement - Recommendations

Dear All,

Im a newbie to this forum. I recently procured a W221-S500-UK model. It needs tyre replacement.

I am keen on Continentals as a 1st choice. Please recommend the ones best suited for Durability, Hot Environment, sometimes Rough Roads with pot holes and jagged stones/ rubble etc. Prefer SOFT, QUIET ride.

Also pls list alternate tyre brands/ model, keeping above criteria in view.
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Old Jan 17, 2018 | 12:19 PM
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Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3 Plus.

MICHELIN's ultimate Ultra-High Performance All-Season tire combining summer levels of wet and dry grip with cold weather and light snow-mobility. More dry grip than a leading competitive max performance summer tire. ... 28% better snow traction† than the MICHELIN Pilot Sport A/S 3
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Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3 Plus.

MICHELIN's ultimate Ultra-High Performance All-Season tire combining summer levels of wet and dry grip with cold weather and light snow-mobility. More dry grip than a leading competitive max performance summer tire. ... 28% better snow traction† than the MICHELIN Pilot Sport A/S 3
Concur. I put a new set of Pilot Sport AS 3 Plus on my S550 last year, amazing ride, treadwear and performance in wet/dry. No freezing conditions here so I cannot speak to the snow performance.
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