SL/R230: Tire Questions - (03 SL500 Base w/TPMS)
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From: Oak Creek, WI
2003 SL500
Tire Questions - (03 SL500 Base w/TPMS)
Hello All -
Looking for some suggestions on which tire would be good for my 03 SL500 - 255-45zr-17 98W
I just pulled the old girl out of storage here in WI (65 degree day) and noticed my ride seemed a bit louder than usual (yes, I checked tire-pressures) - I also know my tires date code are 2009. Even though the car has been stored indoors out of UV rays - I think its time, even if they have about 3000-5000 miles on them. It kills me to replace tires with so much tread left, but I really want a more quiet ride.
So, what do you suggest ? I went to tirerack.com and my options seemed very limited, I think there were only about 5 choices.
What I value most is probably a quite/smooth ride - I think all-season/wet weather control would be next - even though I live in WI, I don't anticipate driving in snow, so that's not a concern - hook me up, let me know what you think
Thanks in advance !!!
Looking for some suggestions on which tire would be good for my 03 SL500 - 255-45zr-17 98W
I just pulled the old girl out of storage here in WI (65 degree day) and noticed my ride seemed a bit louder than usual (yes, I checked tire-pressures) - I also know my tires date code are 2009. Even though the car has been stored indoors out of UV rays - I think its time, even if they have about 3000-5000 miles on them. It kills me to replace tires with so much tread left, but I really want a more quiet ride.
So, what do you suggest ? I went to tirerack.com and my options seemed very limited, I think there were only about 5 choices.
What I value most is probably a quite/smooth ride - I think all-season/wet weather control would be next - even though I live in WI, I don't anticipate driving in snow, so that's not a concern - hook me up, let me know what you think
Thanks in advance !!!
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From: Florida
2017 SL550 (R231), 2021 E350 (W213)
How long did you drive it? Here in Florida, the SL tires get flat spots when you let them sit a few days. It isn't enough to make the ride rough, but it does make it louder. Drive around for a while and the problem goes away. I bought my tires from Costco last year. The previous set did the same thing
Hello All -
Looking for some suggestions on which tire would be good for my 03 SL500 - 255-45zr-17 98W
I just pulled the old girl out of storage here in WI (65 degree day) and noticed my ride seemed a bit louder than usual (yes, I checked tire-pressures) - I also know my tires date code are 2009. Even though the car has been stored indoors out of UV rays - I think its time, even if they have about 3000-5000 miles on them. It kills me to replace tires with so much tread left, but I really want a more quiet ride.
So, what do you suggest ? I went to tirerack.com and my options seemed very limited, I think there were only about 5 choices.
What I value most is probably a quite/smooth ride - I think all-season/wet weather control would be next - even though I live in WI, I don't anticipate driving in snow, so that's not a concern - hook me up, let me know what you think
Thanks in advance !!!
Looking for some suggestions on which tire would be good for my 03 SL500 - 255-45zr-17 98W
I just pulled the old girl out of storage here in WI (65 degree day) and noticed my ride seemed a bit louder than usual (yes, I checked tire-pressures) - I also know my tires date code are 2009. Even though the car has been stored indoors out of UV rays - I think its time, even if they have about 3000-5000 miles on them. It kills me to replace tires with so much tread left, but I really want a more quiet ride.
So, what do you suggest ? I went to tirerack.com and my options seemed very limited, I think there were only about 5 choices.
What I value most is probably a quite/smooth ride - I think all-season/wet weather control would be next - even though I live in WI, I don't anticipate driving in snow, so that's not a concern - hook me up, let me know what you think
Thanks in advance !!!
far over any others, nearly tried all as I use 1 pair rear per year
Last edited by pmercury; Mar 10, 2020 at 10:55 AM.
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From: Oak Creek, WI
2003 SL500
