why in the world did MB go down that RFT road, especially on the S Class?
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Starting to think about new tires.Have 19" with MXM4 ZP's.Have been reasonably happy with overall performance but have particular replacement in mind.Anyone have experience with Yokohama Advan Sport A/S on a W222.Had them on a Jag and really liked them.UHP tire that is really smooth and quiet.Also,half the price of the runflats.
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Well, since you mentioned "smooth & quiet" as qualities you appreciate, I had the dealer swap out the RFT and put on Bridgestone Serenity Plus tires. The ride is sensational and they are absolutely silent. I have 18" wheels, but they do make 19's as well. I also purchased a W221 compact spare, which takes a bit of room in my trunk, but provides peace of mind on trips out of town.
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Weight reduction & space efficiency. On top of deleting the spare tire, Mercedes also deleted the lug wrench & jack. They believe that most S Class owners would call for roadside assistance - rather than change their own tire.
It would have been nice to have the option though...
It would have been nice to have the option though...
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On several of my cars I run the continental DWS. These are all season tires I really love them. I don't run them on my S class because my rim and wheel warranty will not apply unless I'm running on Mercedes approved tires. So on my car with 20 inch wheels I'm running the P Zero.
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I am thinking about the same thing, I have the Goodyear 20 inch. A lot of ppl is telling me Goodyear are horrible. My 15 s550 came with 19 inch and primacy all season. I recently bought these OEM 20 inch as a take off. Noticed heavier. Steering. Ride is much harsh than the 19 inch. I am thinking of getting 20 in non run flat like PSS or conti DW ( half price of PSS) just don't know if it will be much different. Since they are 20 inches and not much rubber. Anyone have ideas??
