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03-12-2009, 01:32 PM
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lets see
CLK wheels Funnel Spokes (adheraz) 8 hole wheels from the early C-class 15 hole modern bundts from the w126 it all depends on $$ and offset since all mercedes (except the g wagen and SUV's) have a 5x112 wheel bolt pattern.. just look around 
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03-12-2009, 01:47 PM
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I get the feeling he's looking for tires.
 Budget helps a lot, either way. And we happen to have a tire and wheel forum here, too. For what it's worth, I'm running Kuhmo 795 All-Season radials on my W123, and for the little use they have seen, I am happy with them.
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03-12-2009, 01:54 PM
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I was happy with yokahama avid touring tires on my w123. Inexpensive, quiet ride, and good tread life.
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03-12-2009, 02:43 PM
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You can't go wrong with Michelins. Pricey, but their quality is well established.
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03-12-2009, 05:30 PM
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Yokohama's are good tires, (TRZ's) that's what I have on the CD.
I have General Altimax HP's on the SD. Got both sets from Tire Rack.
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03-13-2009, 01:09 PM
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According to the sites sposors the two best tires out there are the Michelin Polit Exalto A/S and the Bridgstone Potenza Pole Position. Both available in 14".
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03-13-2009, 11:06 PM
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My car got a set of Falkens installed on it right before I bought it. I've driven it around 10k and the fronts are starting to show wear on both the inside and outside edges of the tread. I'm going to do a front to back rotation to try to even out the wear, but so far I'm not impressed...
For long life Michelins and Toyos are both top shelf.
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03-13-2009, 11:25 PM
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try to find a used set of Michelin energy's. As far as I know, their really good tires. I have an old set with little tread left and their still amazing
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03-13-2009, 11:32 PM
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Best bang for the buck ----- Sams or Costco...
BFGoodrich Touring TA. They have Michelins too if you have $$ to spend.
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03-14-2009, 12:52 AM
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Costco won`t sell tires in the 14 in for the w123`s.
harlie
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03-14-2009, 06:41 AM
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Quote:
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03-14-2009, 07:26 AM
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A friend bought a set of tires at Wally World, no name, one didn't last through the warranty.
I used to be a Michelin man, but they're over priced, and the Pilots are high performance tires, think low tread life.
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03-14-2009, 09:17 AM
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03-14-2009, 10:00 AM
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I like the Yokohama's
Check www.tirerack.com Even if you don't buy from tirerack, you can use their price to beat down your local tire store.
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