new BFG tires
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new BFG tires
looking at BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2, 225/45YR17 on stock 2002, C230, C7 rims. saw them on tirerack as a good replacement for orginal Continental ContiSportContact. order them. the install won't install them because orginal equip tire is a 91W as opposed to the BFG 90Y load rating. Is this really an issue?
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depends on the weather
While, in theory, the installer is correct but, he is grossly uninformed of the facts of this particular installation
... I will try my best give them to you
all of the following numbers are based on your 2002 C230
the OE tire:
225/45-17
Pilot Sport from Michelin
service description: 91Y
Maximum load capacity: 1356 lbs.
MB recommended tire pressure: 28f / 32r (based on fully loaded + high speed use)
load capacity at the recommeded pressure: 1222f / 1301r
BFG KDW2
225/45-17
service description: 90y
Maximum Load Capacity: 1323 lbs.
For Proper Load Capacity 36psi is recommended.
you can print this information out and show it to the installer or have him reference the 2006 Tire Guide
... I will try my best give them to you
all of the following numbers are based on your 2002 C230
the OE tire:
225/45-17
Pilot Sport from Michelin
service description: 91Y
Maximum load capacity: 1356 lbs.
MB recommended tire pressure: 28f / 32r (based on fully loaded + high speed use)
load capacity at the recommeded pressure: 1222f / 1301r
BFG KDW2
225/45-17
service description: 90y
Maximum Load Capacity: 1323 lbs.
For Proper Load Capacity 36psi is recommended.
you can print this information out and show it to the installer or have him reference the 2006 Tire Guide
