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Originally Posted by Tomguy
I'm not there to look but I think I put 205/75 on my Benz (it might be 195, but I am pretty sure I did 205). I would recommend 205 or 195. Not sure if I'd do 215, it's only a 6.5" wide rim! As far as 75 vs 70, I'd use whichever is cheaper. The speedo was never really that accurate on my 4.5 anyway AFAIK - it would say 70 when the radar signs said 65 which is more than a tire size difference.
Any reason you're using Michelins? I really liked the BF Goodrich I put on my 4.5, they gave awesome wet traction and were quieter than the Mich's they replaced. No idea on treadlife, they're still on it after 20k with a fair amount left despite needing an alignment and camber setting for at least 15k! I have grown partial to Bridgestones too. I would stay away from Hankook though, I have a set of Ventus that chunked apart after only 10k! |
I'm looking at the Michelin's because they seem to be the best tire that's available in 205/70 and 205/75. I checked at Americastire.com and tirerack.com, and there are very few tires available in those sizes. Basically a Michelin, a Goodyear, a Kelly tire, and a bunch of Korean and Chinese tires.
I checked the BF Goodrich website, and they don't make a 14" tire in the 205/75, so you must be running the 205/70.
BF Goodrich's tire in the 205/70 is the Touring T/A Pro Series T. Looks like the equivalent to the Michelin X-radial. It says it's available exclusively at Sams Club.