Tire time
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CLK 55 AMG 2005 and CLK 63 AMG cab.2007 - 2009 EVO - 2013 ML63 AMG - 2018 G63 AMG
Tire time
I need to choose between these 4 tires quick
What to get?
Kumho Ecsta SPT (KU31)
dunlop SP Sport MAxx
goodyear Eagle F1
Toyo Proxes T1R
looking at 225-35-19 F
and 255-30-19 R
soo these 4 tires fit these size
What to get?
What to get?
Kumho Ecsta SPT (KU31)
dunlop SP Sport MAxx
goodyear Eagle F1
Toyo Proxes T1R
looking at 225-35-19 F
and 255-30-19 R
soo these 4 tires fit these size
What to get?
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You may already know about the Tire Rack rating pages, but if not:
For the Kumho Ecsta SPT (KU31) and Goodyear Eagle F1
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
For the Dunlop SP Sport MAxx
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP
No reviews for Toyo.
For the Kumho Ecsta SPT (KU31) and Goodyear Eagle F1
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
For the Dunlop SP Sport MAxx
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP
No reviews for Toyo.
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I would look at either the Hankook V12 or Toyo T1R. Having run both for some time I would choose the T1R for the edge in dry traction but the V12 for wet by a small margin. Both great tires, but for the kind of tq were running, I opt for the T1R. I'm going to run the 888s next time around.
Last edited by pearlpower; Jun 26, 2010 at 01:01 PM.
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I would not go with the Goodyear F1's GSD3's. They are very loud. I don't have any experience with the F1 Asymmetric but I would think they would be fine. I've found that tires with the GSD3 type treads are all very loud.
From my experience, the Kumho's cords are easily damaged on pot holes and after time it makes the tires impossible to balance. They also have a tendency to bubble on the sidewall from pot hole impact.
The Dunlops are good. They will remain quiet throghout their lifespan and give decent performance.
The Yokohama S.drive specs out nicely. It has a good tread pattern, good treadwear rating, and the highest traction rating. You may want to add it to your search.
From my experience, the Kumho's cords are easily damaged on pot holes and after time it makes the tires impossible to balance. They also have a tendency to bubble on the sidewall from pot hole impact.
The Dunlops are good. They will remain quiet throghout their lifespan and give decent performance.
The Yokohama S.drive specs out nicely. It has a good tread pattern, good treadwear rating, and the highest traction rating. You may want to add it to your search.
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+1 for Hankook V12...I have run the Kuhmo SPT and Hankook's on my M3 and the Hankook's are far better. Better wet/dry traction and wear. The kuhmo's got really loud after the initial 2000KM.
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2005 E55 Wagon, 2017 C63S Cab, 1986 560SL
We have the Kumhos on our E55 Wagon. I also have a set on my 996TT. Great bang for the buck. Good traction, reasonably quiet, great price.
One man's opinion.
One man's opinion.
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I would look at either the Hankook V12 or Toyo T1R. Having run both for some time I would choose the T1R for the edge in dry traction but the V12 for wet by a small margin. Both great tires, but for the kind of tq were running, I opt for the T1R. I'm going to run the 888s next time around.
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I would look at either the Hankook V12 or Toyo T1R. Having run both for some time I would choose the T1R for the edge in dry traction but the V12 for wet by a small margin. Both great tires, but for the kind of tq were running, I opt for the T1R. I'm going to run the 888s next time around.
I have had both tires on my car and all though the T1R's performed slightly better in dry traction it wasn't worth the price difference. No matter what tires I have, except for DR's and proper burnout most tires will fail in the straight line acceleration test. That's why i opted for the Hankook's along with Ed's suggestion and great service from HMS.
