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Chiragp · #5 03-25-2002, 10:18 AM

The D60 A2s were junk. I was never a fan of them. Like I said, The Dunlop Sport A2s are great, a different tire, only thing in common is the A2 and Dunlop name. The minivan is actually a shuttle van and it tends to rack up miles and be driven very hard (since we are always late in picking up our customers) and its been through many tires.

The RE 950s mentioned above are the Bridgestones. They are good tires but for an H-rated tire, I wouldn't pay that much. Afterall $$$ matters, and for the price can't complain with the A2s. If you want more performance, goto the SP5000 or BFG KDWS if you can find them in your size.

But 195/60/15 is a good size for the stock rims on a 190E. I had 205/55/15 on a 15x6.5 (using the sportline size.) I would say the following recomendations are:

1) Just a touring driver, no performance other then a smooth and quiet ride, Firestone Affinity LH30. 70k mile waranty on an H-rated tire, and its all-season.

2) If you need some performance characteristics that aren't met by your average tire, then Dunlop SP Sport A2s. Just look at the rating at Tirerack's page. It speaks for itself.

3) RE950s might be more grip, but still H-rated. If you want performance past this, might want to try 205/55/15s on your car, or get new 16s or 17s.

Good Luck.