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Old 01-28-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by A. Rosich View Post
Hi Jim! Just wanted to tell you that my S 500 L came factory fitted with Continentals and replaced them with the same. They work great!

I have tried Michelins and Pirellis on my W124Ts and they all have failed miserably. Our roads here in Costa Rica are horrible (and I mean HORRIBLE!!!). The Italian fancy tires cannot stand them. On the other hand, the Continentals do not complain at all.
Armando, tnx for the info. I plan to replace my stock wheels and tires (when they wear out) with a larger wheel, 18" and the appropriate tire (plus 1).

I'll keep your suggestion in mind re Continentals. I had experience with Pirellis and Dunlop with very poor results.
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