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I researched some old forum posts about the best tires for w221 and am looking at MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 3+. Does anyone know anyone with good deals? Looking at old posts there were a few people who said to contact them but that was from nearly 10 years ago....
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tirerack.com. I have PS3s on my S600 and PS4s on my mustang GT. Great tires. Just run them at a higher normal pressure on the W221 to prevent pot hole blow outs. I run my fronts at 38 and and my rears at 40.
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The margins on tires are paper thin. If you're looking for new tires then there isn't going to be a big difference between where you buy them, sans some sort of clearance item or rebates. I have Conti Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus currently. Replaced my run flats. The difference is night and day. Also had the Michelins you suggested. Fantastic tire as well. Little stiffer but the steering response is better. I went with the Contis as the ride quality is great while still maintaining excellent grip and they're extremely quiet.
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The margins on tires are paper thin. If you're looking for new tires then there isn't going to be a big difference between where you buy them, sans some sort of clearance item or rebates. I have Conti Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus currently. Replaced my run flats. The difference is night and day. Also had the Michelins you suggested. Fantastic tire as well. Little stiffer but the steering response is better. I went with the Contis as the ride quality is great while still maintaining excellent grip and they're extremely quiet.
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Depends on the weather
I love the AS3+ but since they stopped making them for my front size (255/35/20) I changed over to the AS4's. They have been great so far. I just order online and pick them up from Tire Rack since you get a 10.00 discount per tire for pick up.
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I have a set of AS4s on my E55 and also now on my S550. I do recommend them but I also haven't accumulated more than about 5k on the E55 tires and a little over 4k on the S550 so it's early to make a judgement. There is some tread noise but I am OK with this because I wanted a sportier all season, not mush. I will rotate to the max ability which means a full rotation on the S550 and side to side on the E55. Tire pressure wise I tend to run near stock or a little above on both. I have the base 18s on the S550 so fortunately I have some sidewall.
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. Tire rack also has good prices. I have a 2011 W221 and just put a set of Michelin Cross Climate tires on but I had to go with a 245/45/18 vs OEM size of 255/45/18. I'm not an aggressive driver but these seem to handle well, are quiet and ride well. Size difference based on Revs per mile are 768 for 255''s vs 780 for 245's.
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Are you in the US? In the US you won't find better priced tires than at Costco but with a limited selection.
. Tire rack also has good prices. I have a 2011 W221 and just put a set of Michelin Cross Climate tires on but I had to go with a 245/45/18 vs OEM size of 255/45/18. I'm not an aggressive driver but these seem to handle well, are quiet and ride well. Size difference based on Revs per mile are 768 for 255''s vs 780 for 245's.
. Tire rack also has good prices. I have a 2011 W221 and just put a set of Michelin Cross Climate tires on but I had to go with a 245/45/18 vs OEM size of 255/45/18. I'm not an aggressive driver but these seem to handle well, are quiet and ride well. Size difference based on Revs per mile are 768 for 255''s vs 780 for 245's.
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Found these spacers and wanted to ask if they are good for the w221?
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...411ecs01a08kt/
As well they will bring my aftermarket et35 rims back to the factory of et43. Silly question but have to make sure, would I need to purchase a different size lug nuts or would my lugs I have now work due to them being the correct length for oem et if 43
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...411ecs01a08kt/
As well they will bring my aftermarket et35 rims back to the factory of et43. Silly question but have to make sure, would I need to purchase a different size lug nuts or would my lugs I have now work due to them being the correct length for oem et if 43
Found these spacers and wanted to ask if they are good for the w221?
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...411ecs01a08kt/
As well they will bring my aftermarket et35 rims back to the factory of et43. Silly question but have to make sure, would I need to purchase a different size lug nuts or would my lugs I have now work due to them being the correct length for oem et if 43
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...411ecs01a08kt/
As well they will bring my aftermarket et35 rims back to the factory of et43. Silly question but have to make sure, would I need to purchase a different size lug nuts or would my lugs I have now work due to them being the correct length for oem et if 43
