What tires are people using?
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What tires are people using?
Hey, i just ordered an e63 an am proud to say it is my first car of this level of performance and sophistication. My question is how often do you e63 guys change your tires, and what tires do you use? Please let me know how aggressively you drive/how often you change your tires and what tires you all use.
Thanks,
Josh
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The contis are no softer than any other summer tire, i actually dont think they are that soft. If you drive hard and launch more often than not, expect 10k per set, no more. If you're civil, then you might stretch to 20, but they'll be damn near bald by then
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Thanks for the specific info, from what you said, i definitely expect somewhere close to 15k
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Hey, i just ordered an e63 an am proud to say it is my first car of this level of performance and sophistication. My question is how often do you e63 guys change your tires, and what tires do you use? Please let me know how aggressively you drive/how often you change your tires and what tires you all use.
Thanks,
Josh
Thanks,
Josh
I like the Pirellis set but 6k is a bit hard to accept. I now changed to Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position. It may not grip the road as well as the Pirellis but does perform well enough for my liking. The way I see the wear, it should last 10k on rear I think.
Congratulation on your new purchase. You gonna like the handling of W212!!......but I am not sure if your passenger will like it or not......
. The sound of N/A engine is super; however, I do wish it has the torque curve that your TT engine has......
Out of my curiosity, did you order it with performance package?
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I'm currently on my 5th set of tires @ 15k miles.
Went through a set of OEM Pzeros, Flaken RT-625, 2sets of Hankooks, and currently on Michellin Pilot Super Sports.
I can safely say the Michellins are the best tires I have put on the car so far.
The Hankooks are definitely the best "bang for the buck" tire.
Went through a set of OEM Pzeros, Flaken RT-625, 2sets of Hankooks, and currently on Michellin Pilot Super Sports.
I can safely say the Michellins are the best tires I have put on the car so far.
The Hankooks are definitely the best "bang for the buck" tire.
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I'm currently on my 5th set of tires @ 15k miles.
Went through a set of OEM Pzeros, Flaken RT-625, 2sets of Hankooks, and currently on Michellin Pilot Super Sports.
I can safely say the Michellins are the best tires I have put on the car so far.
The Hankooks are definitely the best "bang for the buck" tire.
Went through a set of OEM Pzeros, Flaken RT-625, 2sets of Hankooks, and currently on Michellin Pilot Super Sports.
I can safely say the Michellins are the best tires I have put on the car so far.
The Hankooks are definitely the best "bang for the buck" tire.
Glad you live on the opposite coast from my kids!
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I am from Bay area (Fremont), too. My 2010 E63 came with 19 inch Pirellis. It has pretty soft compound. I drove quite aggressively for the first 8-10k. The rear set was completely bald on inside around mid 6k. The front set last until 12k.
I like the Pirellis set but 6k is a bit hard to accept. I now changed to Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position. It may not grip the road as well as the Pirellis but does perform well enough for my liking. The way I see the wear, it should last 10k on rear I think.
Congratulation on your new purchase. You gonna like the handling of W212!!......but I am not sure if your passenger will like it or not....... The sound of N/A engine is super; however, I do wish it has the torque curve that your TT engine has......
Out of my curiosity, did you order it with performance package?
Mitch
I like the Pirellis set but 6k is a bit hard to accept. I now changed to Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position. It may not grip the road as well as the Pirellis but does perform well enough for my liking. The way I see the wear, it should last 10k on rear I think.
Congratulation on your new purchase. You gonna like the handling of W212!!......but I am not sure if your passenger will like it or not......
. The sound of N/A engine is super; however, I do wish it has the torque curve that your TT engine has......Out of my curiosity, did you order it with performance package?
Mitch
AMG, can you comment on how much the michellin pilot super sports tires are and why they are superior in you opinion? thanks
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The car does inch forward like all auto-shift car. I had mine fully loaded but without PP because the suspension is a bit too firm while driving around Bay area. The road condition just really bad in city.
However, the TT version would not be fun without PP's additional torque...........good that you have the luxury enjoying that......
However, the TT version would not be fun without PP's additional torque...........good that you have the luxury enjoying that......
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The car does inch forward like all auto-shift car. I had mine fully loaded but without PP because the suspension is a bit too firm while driving around Bay area. The road condition just really bad in city.
However, the TT version would not be fun without PP's additional torque...........good that you have the luxury enjoying that......
However, the TT version would not be fun without PP's additional torque...........good that you have the luxury enjoying that......
