Run Flats?
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I cannot even explain in words the difference between run flats and non run flats in my 2011 740Li. Night and day. The humming vibrations, hard ride and road noise all went away. Should be even more dramatic on the S. I am in the market for an S now and the deal will hinge on taking off the run flats at delivery
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I cannot even explain in words the difference between run flats and non run flats in my 2011 740Li. Night and day. The humming vibrations, hard ride and road noise all went away. Should be even more dramatic on the S. I am in the market for an S now and the deal will hinge on taking off the run flats at delivery
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19's and I can't imagine they will say no when I push it. They can keep the new unused run flats which have a higher value in exchange for what I want. The only down side is that having a slime kit with inflater is not as comforting as a spare
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I wish I could get those bad boys on today, but I have a meeting after work. :-(
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5 minutes ago, received this email....
Dear Doctor Harrell,
Thank you for your additional email.
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature runflat properties. A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a qualified Mercedes-Benz dealership.
Approved non-runflat tires for the S-class would be as follows:
Winter Tire
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 GRN X XL – 245/50 R18 104V
Summer Tire
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 MO XL – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Continental ContiSportContact 5 MO XL BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101 Y Rear
Dunlop Sport MAXX RT MO BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Additionally, we have received recent confirmation of an approved 20" tire. The specifications are as follows:
Dunlop Sport Maxx GT J XL 245/40 R20 99Y Front & 275/35 R20 102Y Rear
We appreciate the opportunity to respond.
Sincerely,
Nadia M.
Mercedes-Benz USA
Dear Doctor Harrell,
Thank you for your additional email.
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature runflat properties. A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a qualified Mercedes-Benz dealership.
Approved non-runflat tires for the S-class would be as follows:
Winter Tire
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 GRN X XL – 245/50 R18 104V
Summer Tire
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 MO XL – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Continental ContiSportContact 5 MO XL BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101 Y Rear
Dunlop Sport MAXX RT MO BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Additionally, we have received recent confirmation of an approved 20" tire. The specifications are as follows:
Dunlop Sport Maxx GT J XL 245/40 R20 99Y Front & 275/35 R20 102Y Rear
We appreciate the opportunity to respond.
Sincerely,
Nadia M.
Mercedes-Benz USA
Last edited by Kratos-TM; Mar 10, 2014 at 05:51 PM.
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5 minutes ago, received this email....
Dear Doctor Harrell,
Thank you for your additional email.
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature runflat properties. A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a qualified Mercedes-Benz dealership.
Approved non-runflat tires for the S-class would be as follows:
Winter Tire
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 GRN X XL – 245/50 R18 104V
Summer Tire
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 MO XL – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Continental ContiSportContact 5 MO XL BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101 Y Rear
Dunlop Sport MAXX RT MO BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Additionally, we have received recent confirmation of an approved 20" tire. The specifications are as follows:
Dunlop Sport Maxx GT J XL 245/40 R20 99Y Front & 275/35 R20 102Y Rear
We appreciate the opportunity to respond.
Sincerely,
Nadia M.
Mercedes-Benz USA
Beantrader....I hope this helps you some...
Dear Doctor Harrell,
Thank you for your additional email.
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature runflat properties. A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a qualified Mercedes-Benz dealership.
Approved non-runflat tires for the S-class would be as follows:
Winter Tire
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 GRN X XL – 245/50 R18 104V
Summer Tire
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 MO XL – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Continental ContiSportContact 5 MO XL BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101 Y Rear
Dunlop Sport MAXX RT MO BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Additionally, we have received recent confirmation of an approved 20" tire. The specifications are as follows:
Dunlop Sport Maxx GT J XL 245/40 R20 99Y Front & 275/35 R20 102Y Rear
We appreciate the opportunity to respond.
Sincerely,
Nadia M.
Mercedes-Benz USA
Beantrader....I hope this helps you some...
They def had a meeting over the weekend and realized they are going to get hurt in the end.
You have two options.
1) Return the 4 tires you just bought and have Mercedes put the (Dunlop Sport Maxx GT J XL 245/40 R20 99Y Front & 275/35 R20 102Y Rear) on for free.
2) Leave the Bridgestones on and keep the runflats on the side. Put the tires on at a non - mercedes dealer (mom and pop shop). Drive around - if you are happy with them - leave them. If you have an issue later on, you can always go back to Mercedes to get the Dunlops.
If you don't have a tire warranty on your vehicle, I would go with Option 2. If you have no warranty, there is no reason to return tires.
Personally, if I did not have a warranty, I'd just put the Bridgestones on and call it a day and enjoy.
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Call your dealer to inform them of your decision. They can probably get the factory to put it on or they will do it prior to delivering it to you at the dealer.
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Ok, all you guys have convinced me. I have made my decision. I am going to call the salesman (actually assistant manager) tomorrow and tell him that when the car arrives, I want them to replace the RFT's with the best recommended all season non RFT's along with the flat tire kit.
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Any recommendations for 18" wheels? I had always wanted to switch out to non-RFTs eventually but some of the comments on this thread have piqued my curiosity to the point where I'm thinking of doing the switch now.
EDIT: Ack, I meant 18" tires, not wheels.
EDIT: Ack, I meant 18" tires, not wheels.
Last edited by BadMojo; Mar 10, 2014 at 07:47 PM.
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My car will also have the 18 inch wheels and I am curious to hear recommendations for this size wheel. I am almost positive though that I want the All Season tire living here in the snow country.
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Wheel DESIGN is a personal preference. That should be what you really love.
If you are asking personal opinion...I think this car doesn't look as substantial with 18s. Very massive car, needs that big wheel to fill it all in. I think 19" with All Season is very nice.
TBH, I think the 18" Wheel Mercedes offers is kind of ugly. It looks like an old Honda Civic or Nissan Sentra wheel.
What do you all think?
If you are asking personal opinion...I think this car doesn't look as substantial with 18s. Very massive car, needs that big wheel to fill it all in. I think 19" with All Season is very nice.
TBH, I think the 18" Wheel Mercedes offers is kind of ugly. It looks like an old Honda Civic or Nissan Sentra wheel.
What do you all think?
Last edited by Chucky300; Mar 10, 2014 at 07:28 PM.
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Sorry, I meant 18" tires.
I guess I'm just the odd one here but I actually like the look of the standard wheels. I did consider the 20" wheels on your car but opted for the 18" for the better ride. Strange I know - I also happen to prefer the standard body style over the Sports Package. Clearly, I'm in the minority here.
I guess I'm just the odd one here but I actually like the look of the standard wheels. I did consider the 20" wheels on your car but opted for the 18" for the better ride. Strange I know - I also happen to prefer the standard body style over the Sports Package. Clearly, I'm in the minority here.
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Mojo - I also prefer the standard body over the sport, I usually don't, but on this car I do. Although I ordered the 20" wheels, #53R, I do remember it was not that long ago when we would consider 18" wheels large.
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Wheel DESIGN is a personal preference. That should be what you really love.
If you are asking personal opinion...I think this car doesn't look as substantial with 18s. Very massive car, needs that big wheel to fill it all in. I think 19" with All Season is very nice.
TBH, I think the 18" Wheel Mercedes offers is kind of ugly. It looks like an old Honda Civic or Nissan Sentra wheel.
What do you all think?
If you are asking personal opinion...I think this car doesn't look as substantial with 18s. Very massive car, needs that big wheel to fill it all in. I think 19" with All Season is very nice.
TBH, I think the 18" Wheel Mercedes offers is kind of ugly. It looks like an old Honda Civic or Nissan Sentra wheel.
What do you all think?
Personally I did not like the std 18" wheels at all based on looking at them on the web site,, and I agree that they look like they came from a much cheaper car, but reserved final judgement until seeing them in person.... Seeing them in person I disliked them even more. I looked at one car on a dealer lot and it was outfitted with many options we wanted but it had the 18" wheels and that was a show stopper for us.
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Sorry, I meant 18" tires.
I guess I'm just the odd one here but I actually like the look of the standard wheels. I did consider the 20" wheels on your car but opted for the 18" for the better ride. Strange I know - I also happen to prefer the standard body style over the Sports Package. Clearly, I'm in the minority here.
I guess I'm just the odd one here but I actually like the look of the standard wheels. I did consider the 20" wheels on your car but opted for the 18" for the better ride. Strange I know - I also happen to prefer the standard body style over the Sports Package. Clearly, I'm in the minority here.
Now, when it comes to innovation and technology, I want the very latest. I absolutely LOVE high tech features that make the drive easier, more comfortable, and safer. That's THE reason I switched from the LS to the new S550.
Last edited by AppleFan1; Mar 10, 2014 at 08:38 PM.
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5 minutes ago, received this email....
Dear Doctor Harrell,
Thank you for your additional email.
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature runflat properties. A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a qualified Mercedes-Benz dealership.
Approved non-runflat tires for the S-class would be as follows:
Winter Tire
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 GRN X XL – 245/50 R18 104V
Summer Tire
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 MO XL – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Continental ContiSportContact 5 MO XL BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101 Y Rear
Dunlop Sport MAXX RT MO BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Additionally, we have received recent confirmation of an approved 20" tire. The specifications are as follows:
Dunlop Sport Maxx GT J XL 245/40 R20 99Y Front & 275/35 R20 102Y Rear
We appreciate the opportunity to respond.
Sincerely,
Nadia M.
Mercedes-Benz USA
Dear Doctor Harrell,
Thank you for your additional email.
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature runflat properties. A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a qualified Mercedes-Benz dealership.
Approved non-runflat tires for the S-class would be as follows:
Winter Tire
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 GRN X XL – 245/50 R18 104V
Summer Tire
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 MO XL – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Continental ContiSportContact 5 MO XL BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101 Y Rear
Dunlop Sport MAXX RT MO BW – 245/45 R19 102Y Front & 275/40 R19 101Y Rear
Additionally, we have received recent confirmation of an approved 20" tire. The specifications are as follows:
Dunlop Sport Maxx GT J XL 245/40 R20 99Y Front & 275/35 R20 102Y Rear
We appreciate the opportunity to respond.
Sincerely,
Nadia M.
Mercedes-Benz USA
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If they threw **** at us last time, I dread to think what they'd throw at us if you dared to ask about an All Season 18" Tire.
You're taking a big risk here. Have you considered a trained effective k9 dog before making that call?
