They're horrible on slick stuff but for yearly driving, I'm running Michelin Harmony at the moment. They don't just kill the wallet (I think it was $460.00 last time I bought a set and had the best old one mounted as the spare) and I'll probably always run Michelins opposed to the cheaper stuff. Sort of a nice mid-range high quality tire still (I'm hoping. They used to be.) Just put my second set of these on, the first set lasted 50k or 55k miles. Changed them at 50 and they might have made it to 60 but I was going into the winter and didn't feel like taking my chances.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL

I looked into Tire Rack b4 but only thing is you gotta find a local shop to mount the tires. Seems like by the time you add up all the costs it ends much more. And if something goes wrong who will I point my finger to?

I used to get my tires from a tire store chain but switched to Sams/Costco when I found that their prices were cheaper and IMO, good quality tires for everyday use.

You can buy the best tire out there but if you don't keep up the alignment and proper pressure you might as well kiss it goodbye. Especially us in the rust belt are prone to slow leak due to oxidized rims. When having tires rotated and rebalanced, always have them check condition of rims. They would usually clean off the rim edges and put sealant around to help minimize this problem. Also recently, famous tire chain store have been sending notices to their customers to bring in vehicle due to potential valve stem problem that may cause air leak. They replace the valve stems when you bring in vehicle.

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the sooner you start... the sooner you'll get done If it ain't broke, don't fix it.. Its always simpler to tell the truth...
2007 Honda Accord EX
2007 Honda Accord SE V6
96 C220
97 Explorer - Found Another Home
2000 Honda Accord V6 - Found Another Home
85 300D - Found Another Home
84 300D - Found Another Home
80 300TD - Found Another Home
Previous cars:
96 Caravan
87 Camry
84 Cressida
82 Vanagon
80 Fiesta
78 Nova
Ford Cortina
Opel Kadet
68 Kombi
Contessa

I mount and balance myself, but most tire chain stores will match tirerack prices, and still include the free mount and balance. (maybe even an alignment) If something goes wrong with the tire, I would go straight to the manufacturer.

Check at the store, they might/probably have 14 inch tires. I do know that Cosco's website doesn't have tires listed for a w123 mercedes.

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)

How are they in rain and snow? mostly rain she never sees snow....lol

Cooper CS4s.

Have not put them on my W123 (yet), but now have them on my W124 300CE - great tire.

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Kieran K
Jersey Shore
1988 300CE (for sale, AUG. 2013)
1995 SL320 (88K) - terrific car
1983 300CD
-1993 400E (sold w/74k)
-1988 560SEL (sold w/49k)
- 1995 S420 (sold w/75k)
- 2005 E320 CDI (sold)
- 2007 E350 4M (sold)
- 1984 300D, sold w/305k, CA car, zero rust & over $12k invested
- 2001 E55 AMG (sold w/81k), I really miss it.
- 1982 300CD (sold, all stripped down)