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Mar 31, 2016 | 10:36 AM
  #1  
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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Mar 31, 2016 | 11:39 AM
  #2  
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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Mar 31, 2016 | 08:51 PM
  #3  
Almost anything that are not run flats will be a big gain in smoothness.
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Mar 31, 2016 | 09:56 PM
  #4  
Quote: Almost anything that are not run flats will be a big gain in smoothness.
why in the world did MB go down that RFT road, especially on the S Class?
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Apr 1, 2016 | 07:38 AM
  #5  
Streamliner-Thanks for input.Was aware of your affinity for the Bridgestones.Had them on the Jag to.On that car,actually liked Yokos better.Serenitys are definitely in the mix.
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Apr 1, 2016 | 09:53 AM
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Quote: why in the world did MB go down that RFT road, especially on the S Class?
Because of no spare tire.
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Apr 1, 2016 | 10:49 AM
  #7  
Quote: Because of no spare tire.
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...
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Apr 1, 2016 | 07:46 PM
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Quote: 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.
Most 1st owners would call RA
Many 2nd owners will call RA
Not as many 3rd, 4th owners will, though.
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Apr 13, 2016 | 04:17 PM
  #9  
I replaced the stock 18" wheels to the amg 20" multispoke and put a new n7000 tires.
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Apr 13, 2016 | 09:25 PM
  #10  
How did they affect the ride quality?

Quote: I replaced the stock 18" wheels to the amg 20" multispoke and put a new n7000 tires.
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Apr 14, 2016 | 12:50 AM
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Quote: How did they affect the ride quality?
hmmm I noticed I can hear the surface road with 20s more than the x 18s
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Apr 14, 2016 | 07:50 AM
  #12  
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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Apr 19, 2016 | 01:54 AM
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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??
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