I have the sport c230 K with the 16 inch sport wheels and am considering getting a520's from yokohama in the 225/55/16 size for them. Just wondering what you guys think of these tires for everday and occasional autocross. Also does anyone know where I am can get them cheaper than 560 installed (luke?) or does that sound like a good price.
thanks
cavan

The A520 performs like a race tire. Great traction, corning, and braking in both wet and dry. The down side is a very hard ride and whining tread noises.

The AVS Sport has similar performance but with a very nice ride and is very quiet. Worth the extra money.

BTW, I own both of them so I am speaking from real experience.

The only size that will fit your rim and fender is 205/55/16. Don't order anything but this size.

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 260E (W124)
Debadged
Euro Headlights
1994/1995 Turn Signals and Taillights
16" x 7J 8-hole (Authentic MB)
Michelin Pilot HX MXM 205/55WR16

A520's are extremely noisy !!!!

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Luke Pavlick
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Well what would you suggest for a better tire if a520's are too noisy. I like the performance and look of the a520's, any suggestions for around the same price? Luke, any ideas?
thanks guys
cavan

check out the Sumitomo HTR Z II. It is much quieter and does perform very well especially in the wet.

Thnaks, Luke

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Luke Pavlick
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I would do 225/50/16 all the way around. I know its been done with no rubbing whatsoever with the sport-option wheels. I kinda like the Yoko A520, and don't mind road noise since i am almost always driving with window/sunroof open. But I would keep that as my second choice on the budget buy. I really do like the Bridgestone RE730 for best-bang-for-buck. They are alittle more, but are nice perfromers.

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Chirag (Charlie) Patel

- 99 Mercedes-Benz ML 430 V8 w/custom TV, Video, UHF, speaker system
- 93 190E 2.6 (4-sale) w/ an amp, equalizer, and CD-changer, integrated w. stock stereo for integrated cellular phone speaker system
- had a 93 190E m103 3.2, 5-speed trans,
- had a 88 300E 2.6
- had a 84 300TD w/275k+ miles
- 2002 S500/S600 - Maybe in a little more then a year

The RE730 is a very good tire and performs great in the dry or the wet and with a rating of 300 AA A and newer tire building technology it would also be a very good choice for a little more $

Thanks, Luke

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[This message has been edited by Luke@tirerack (edited 08-17-2000).]