I'm looking for tires for a 1989 300E that I recently inherited. The car has Eagle GT's 195/65R15, and I'm wondering whether anyone might have any recommendations?

if you're sticking with those rims you can go 205 60. there's a wide variety of tires out there and the prices can vary quite a bit. call or check out tirerack.com. there have also been lively discussions on this forum about tires, brands size etc.

What are your priorities, and what is the weather like where you live? Handling, comfort, gas mileage, noise, longevity, snow performance, etc.? I run high performance all season Michelin Pilot XGT v4 in 205/60 vr 15 on my car, and like their handling. A comparable tire for less money would be the Yokohama AVS dB, and is supposed to be about the most quiet tire you can get.

The Michelen Energy is great for inproving the gas mileage of the car, but is not as comfortable a ride as some others, I understand. The Pirelli Pole Positions are great summer handling but short life span.

Try the TireRack tire selector guide in the banner at the top of the wheels and tires forum - they will help step you through the decision process with catagories of tires, road tests, and owners reviews.

Good luck, enjoy your car.

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John

2003 Firemist Red/grey leather SL 500
2015 Palladium Silver/black mbtex GLK 350
1987 Smoke Silver/burgundy mbtex 300E Sportline (SOLD)

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kellz: I have a set of michelin 195/65/15 I removed them from my 190e when I bought the car that is not the right size for 190e so I just uprade my wheels to 16'.the 3 tires have 80% tread and the other one is %95 tread life.Im selling the tires and wheels(stock 15') for $100.I can send you some pic if you're interested.Thanks

Ron