Tire wear? 10,000 miles only?
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Tire wear? 10,000 miles only?
Hi, folks!
I hate tire noise. I have the stock Continentals on my E55 and am about ready to get my third set at 20,000 miles. First set 10,000 miles, second set 10,000 miles. The tires "sing" at 10,000 miles. I get very grumpy.
Any suggestions?
Michelin Pilot Sports better at being quiet?
Others experiencing the same?
Thanks!
I hate tire noise. I have the stock Continentals on my E55 and am about ready to get my third set at 20,000 miles. First set 10,000 miles, second set 10,000 miles. The tires "sing" at 10,000 miles. I get very grumpy.
Any suggestions?
Michelin Pilot Sports better at being quiet?
Others experiencing the same?
Thanks!
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I have 13k on my conti tires and they are loud and ride poorly (they never were any good really). I have read great things about the PS2's so I will get those very soon. The conti is a terrible tire and its just a way for mb to save a few bucks on the car. The PS2's are a bit more money but they are far more grip, last longer, ride better, and look better too.
The GS-D3 F1's also fit the car and are a great tire. The only issue there is that they are good to only 155 mph while the others are good to 186. This is more of an issue in Germnay than here but wanted to give you all the info.
I would go for anything BUT conti here
The GS-D3 F1's also fit the car and are a great tire. The only issue there is that they are good to only 155 mph while the others are good to 186. This is more of an issue in Germnay than here but wanted to give you all the info.
I would go for anything BUT conti here
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After 2 flats, one a blow out and 8,000 miles I took the Conti's off and put on PS2's. I'm not kidding when I say that it handles like a different car!! Knowing what I know now, I would take the Conti's off as soon as I bought the car. If you're buying an $85,000 car the least you can do is spend another $1,000 and put the proper tires on. There is not an option you can buy that is better for that car than these tires.
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Originally Posted by Bikr Boy
After 2 flats, one a blow out and 8,000 miles I took the Conti's off and put on PS2's. I'm not kidding when I say that it handles like a different car!! Knowing what I know now, I would take the Conti's off as soon as I bought the car. If you're buying an $85,000 car the least you can do is spend another $1,000 and put the proper tires on. There is not an option you can buy that is better for that car than these tires.
I couldn't agree more.
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The Michelin Piloit Sport 2's will make you feel like you are driving a new car. Handling is increased immensly and they are very quiet. I would go to the next tire store and get these bad boys as soon as you can.
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Originally Posted by MB Fanatic
The Michelin Piloit Sport 2's will make you feel like you are driving a new car. Handling is increased immensly and they are very quiet. I would go to the next tire store and get these bad boys as soon as you can.
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Originally Posted by RJC
Has S03's put on my 2001 CLK 430 when they first came out, the tires flat spotted very easily, the Pilots are a much smoother tire as mentioned above.
Never tried either tires on wet conditions..... never drive the car during or after the rain (honest
)No clue about PS2 other than good comments from other ppl. Willing to try when the time comes and the price is not far from S03.
RJC, what do you mean w/ "the tires flat spotted very easily"? Do you mean a flat spot after letting the car sit for one week or so? If so, I think all high-perf tires are like that..... I experience the same thing (makes the steering wheel vibrates) but it's gone after ~10-15 minutes driving the car. So no biggie for me.
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Originally Posted by zoink
RJC, what do you mean w/ "the tires flat spotted very easily"? Do you mean a flat spot after letting the car sit for one week or so? If so, I think all high-perf tires are like that..... I experience the same thing (makes the steering wheel vibrates) but it's gone after ~10-15 minutes driving the car. So no biggie for me.
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I had the SO3s and found them to be a bit noisier. I have the PS2s and like them better than the SO3s. I also have the Dunlop SP Sport 9000 on my other vehicle and they are also great tires.
