I just bought this 85 300 TD wagon and the prior owner has 4 heavy duty snow tires on the car. Makes a rough ride and a bit of a hum. I am thinking I need to get new tires. He gave me 4 of the all seans , but they are all mismatched. 1 Pirelli, 2 Americans and 1 Michelin. They have about 40 percent tread remaining. I am not sure if I should just chuck them and buy 4 new tires. Any suggestions on what tires I should get and where to buy em cheap?

If you want cheap tires, it sounds like you already have some. Palangi swears by Michelins, and he has tried several brands prior to forming his opinion. If you just want cheap solid tires, hit Walmart of discount tire. Remember, tires hang around for awhile, so spend accordingly.

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

I was just looking at tirerack and they have Kuhmos that seem to have pretty good reviews, only $40.00 14 inch wide

Too bad you're not closer, I'd gladly trade you some michelins for some snows.

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'82 300SD - 361K mi - "Blue"

"Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement."

listen, look, .........and duck.

imho 40% tread does not warrent mounting and using.

i have been very happy with michelins over the years. if budget and first cost rules i would go with continental as a second choice.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I like the Michelin Pilots at Costco. ride nice, 80K mile warranty, $80 each. The MXV4 Energys are also good. However, a tire thread is sort of like an oil thread: you get all sorts of opinions and you ultimately have to decide yourself. Youpay uer money and you takes yer choice....

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Der Panzermann und Fraulein Fahrvergnuegen

1991 420SEL 201K "The Big Blue One"
1985 300DT 205K chassis/285K engine nee California emissions "Goldbug"
1983 300TDT 255K "The Womble"
1983 300 DT 214K "Sea Sprite"-Rear-ended a truck
1983 300SD 285K "The Donor" Gave his life so that others can live
1980 500SL Euro 105K "Der Panzer"

Michelin's are the best for MB's as far as I am concerned. BF Goodrich makes some good tires too, I love the BF Goodrich's on my Tacoma

ive got michelins on my 300D i like the ride.. i need to redo the whole suspension system one day but for now it rides like a big cloud..