My 2000 SL 500 (just bought with 7500 miles on the clock) came with a set of Michelin Pilot SS MXX3s.
I find that the car has a considerable amount of road noise entering the interior and I'm wondering if this is a tire problem, or a genetic part of the car itself.
Also, I'm contemplating a new set of rims and wonder if the MB versions from the TireRack and original AMG or replicas - if replicas, are they any good, or am I buying myself a problem?

the car should not have a significant amount of noise so, it very well could be the tires.

Our AMG wheel selection is true AMG product
no replicas here

Thanks, luke
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If you have take standard 245/45/17 size, the Yokohama W-rated AVS Db ($144 each from Tirerack) are amazing silent (thus the "Db" in the name). I'm using the V-rated version on my daughter's 420SEL and, like other board members ( see http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-wheels-tires/ and do a search for Yokohama), have been very happy with them.

You may be able to save the expense of wheels by just switching tires.

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