Toyo Garit KX
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2004 CLK320
Toyo Garit KX
For my 2004-CLK320, I was looking for winter tires to replace my Pirelli Snowsport-210. Not an easy task because of the sizes: 205-55-16 and 225-50-16.
The Snowsport-210 was good in dry roads but terrible in snow. I bought a set of Toyo Garit-KX based on the recommendation of my long time tire guy. I need good winter tires because of my frequent trips to Montreal.
These Garit-KX are softer, softer than the Snowsport-210 and I did feel this when pressing on the tires. What does softer rubber mean in term of ride, handling and noise? Should I add a few more PSI?
Also, the front tires are 94H ("reinforced")and the rears are 92H. Since my CLK is more heavy in the front, this is good, right?
The Snowsport-210 was good in dry roads but terrible in snow. I bought a set of Toyo Garit-KX based on the recommendation of my long time tire guy. I need good winter tires because of my frequent trips to Montreal.
These Garit-KX are softer, softer than the Snowsport-210 and I did feel this when pressing on the tires. What does softer rubber mean in term of ride, handling and noise? Should I add a few more PSI?
Also, the front tires are 94H ("reinforced")and the rears are 92H. Since my CLK is more heavy in the front, this is good, right?
Last edited by mis3; Oct 11, 2010 at 07:15 PM.
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2004 CLK320
Finally installed these Toyo winter tires.
Have been driving them since Tuesday and the experiences were amazing. These tires are quiet, stable at high speed (went to 160 KMH). I tried some hard cornering and the car behaved well with these tires. I actually like these tires more than the Pirelli Snowsport 210.
Without asking me, the tire store put 33 PSI all around. Any suggestions? I used to put 31(F) - 33 (R).
Have been driving them since Tuesday and the experiences were amazing. These tires are quiet, stable at high speed (went to 160 KMH). I tried some hard cornering and the car behaved well with these tires. I actually like these tires more than the Pirelli Snowsport 210.
Without asking me, the tire store put 33 PSI all around. Any suggestions? I used to put 31(F) - 33 (R).
