What is the best performance tire for the 55?
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Costco has PS2's they just have to order them from the warehouse. They dont keep the tire on stock at hand. I got mine from Costco, heck I get all my tires from costco.
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
what do you guys think of:
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
for the winter and rainy season?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
for the winter and rainy season?
) with Yokohama db's.
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Have Pilot Sport AS right now, and they're not bad at all. No pulling problems, nearly the dry traction of the standard PS. However, they are absolutely destroyed in the wet by the Goodyear F1's. I had them on my blown 430 Sport, had no issues with noise, and they solved the tramlining probelm the 430 had with the Conti Sports (pure junk). If you drive in the wet, I would recommend them. They rate very well at the rack and are inexpensive. For all out dry performance, PS or Pirelli P-Zero. I have to agree with blown V8 on the Conti's. Whatever you pick, it will make you wish you had changed them out sooner.
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Thank you for all your recommendations. It sounds like PS'2 are the way to go. Anyone have any thoughts on Pirelli's.
MB Fanatic: How much are the PS'2 tires at Costco? How long did it take to get them special order?
MB Fanatic: How much are the PS'2 tires at Costco? How long did it take to get them special order?
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Welcome my dear. Well it seems like everyone jus loves the PS2's. I have yet to hear something bad about them. I can't say anything from personal experience but I may end up tryin them later on.
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Big O tires will match Tire Rack prices.
If you buy from Big O, you don't pay $25 per tire to install, and you get free rotation/alignment/issue resolution with the Big O store for the life of the tire.
I have to pay tax for the tires 8% on $1000 which is $80. But cheaper than $100 extra for installation.
Give them a call guys. Seems like a great deal to me.
Btw, unless you're going in the snow, PS2's are rated as great Summer and Wet tires. For me there is no snow here in the winter unless I seek it out, so this tire will be great for year round.
Anyone got any creative ways on how we can recoup our $$ for the Continentals? Or get tax credits/etc?
If you buy from Big O, you don't pay $25 per tire to install, and you get free rotation/alignment/issue resolution with the Big O store for the life of the tire.
I have to pay tax for the tires 8% on $1000 which is $80. But cheaper than $100 extra for installation.
Give them a call guys. Seems like a great deal to me.
Btw, unless you're going in the snow, PS2's are rated as great Summer and Wet tires. For me there is no snow here in the winter unless I seek it out, so this tire will be great for year round.
Anyone got any creative ways on how we can recoup our $$ for the Continentals? Or get tax credits/etc?
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
329 per rear and 289 per front. much more expensive than tire rack.
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just for my own sanity, is there anything special the installers need to do for the TPMS? just want to make sure it works after the tires are swapped and nothing gets damaged.
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I heard enough good things of PS2 , and they will be my next tires
( curently stock tires Pirelli rosso on my C55 )
I used Bridegestone 03 on my W210 , good tires ! So that will also be my tires after I have tried the PS2 :p
( curently stock tires Pirelli rosso on my C55 )
I used Bridegestone 03 on my W210 , good tires
! So that will also be my tires after I have tried the PS2 :p
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
just for my own sanity, is there anything special the installers need to do for the TPMS? just want to make sure it works after the tires are swapped and nothing gets damaged.
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Originally Posted by Jay_Bo
At some point you'll end up replacing the contis.. if you are like me, once you do you will be upset that you didn't do it sooner... so I'd suggest doing it now.
I'm not one to **** money away, but I would have replaced them day 1 if I knew then what I know now..
I'm not one to **** money away, but I would have replaced them day 1 if I knew then what I know now..
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Picked out my rims and tires yesterday. Decided to go with 19" Lorinser LM5's with PS2's. Found a neat place in Santa Monica, CEC Wheels. They sell all kinds of cool stuff for the Benz's lover. The owner has some of his cars in the showroom. The cars are insane. Anyone local should go check it out. FYI the manager said the PS2's are the way to go. Thanks for all the tips.
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picked up the ps2's today. you guys weren't lying. now there is no lag at all between where i turn and where the nose of the car is going. i feel much more in control.
funny thing was the Big O Tires guy was saying "you're giving up your Continentals....but those are great tires"
funny thing was the Big O Tires guy was saying "you're giving up your Continentals....but those are great tires"
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Originally Posted by W210
Much thanks for sharing your thoughts, I just emailed Costco to see if they have the PS2s. They do have the old Pilots and also the S03s but it appears that the PS2s are the ones to get?
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Finally picked up the E55 with the new PS2s. Went 275 in the back, the ride is so much smoother than the 6k miles Contis. Far better traction as well, very happy so far.
