New Tires Yet?
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From: Carefree az usa
2020 S560,14 ml350, 03 sl55, silver, pano, slr cams, evo headers, lsd, 2019 s63 cab.
New Tires Yet?
Anyone had to replace the tires yet on their s55. what was your mileage and what tire did you change to? i have 24k, the tires look good but i was wondering about the ride improving with new tires. thanks
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From: DFW
BMW M850i Gran Coupe
Although only an '04 S500, I recently upgraded to 18" with Pirelli Zero Nero's (245 & 275). Obviously a vast improvement over the stock 17's, nonetheless they seem to be quite impressive in my initial review.
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From: Cheshire UK
s65AMG, sl500
Started off bridgestone S02's, 245 and 265 rears lasted 12000 miles, replaced the rears with 275 S02.
switched to Pirelli P Zeros all round at 22000 miles when the Fronts were worn out. 245 275
Ther Pirelli's were didn't give as good directional stability, making the car wander a little more when cruising at speed, ride may have been a little better, grip was very slightly better but a little more understeer for some reason, they rears only lasted 8000 miles. the wet weather grip was good at first but tailed off quite quickly.
Switched to Bridgestone Re050's these have been best for me so far, wearing well, ride pretty good, grip good, directional stability is better, wet grip still good. Prefer them on track as well car is a little more neutral.
I've not tried the Michelins, they do well in the tests
Tire tests,
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A, vs Goodyear Eagle RS-A vs Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testSearch.jsp
S03 vs P Zeros
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/max_max_perf.jsp
switched to Pirelli P Zeros all round at 22000 miles when the Fronts were worn out. 245 275
Ther Pirelli's were didn't give as good directional stability, making the car wander a little more when cruising at speed, ride may have been a little better, grip was very slightly better but a little more understeer for some reason, they rears only lasted 8000 miles. the wet weather grip was good at first but tailed off quite quickly.
Switched to Bridgestone Re050's these have been best for me so far, wearing well, ride pretty good, grip good, directional stability is better, wet grip still good. Prefer them on track as well car is a little more neutral.
I've not tried the Michelins, they do well in the tests
Tire tests,
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A, vs Goodyear Eagle RS-A vs Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testSearch.jsp
S03 vs P Zeros
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/max_max_perf.jsp
