I need new tires for my 92 300D 2.5 turbo.

I have narrowed down to the following:

MXV4 energy plus (which is what i have now)

MX4 Rainforce

Pirelli P6000's


Why is the Rainforce cheaper than MXV4? I would think its more expensive but its not, so is it noisier, less long lasting than mxv4?

I dont know how long I will be keeping this car, so i would rather not spend too much on tires.

What do you all think?

I've had the rainforce. It has more, cheeper, harder rubber that lasts longer but doesn't handle or ride quite as good, barely. You get what you pay for, except they last longer.

FWIW I pulled P6000s off my 500E before they were even 1/2 worn because they were loud! Old design, mediocre tire-do the Michelin-that's what is going on my '92 300D in a few months, as soon as the Contis wear out. Although I may consider Contis...the Touring Contact is reasonably priced, quiet, and good in the rain.

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Michael
2014 E63S Estate
2006 SLK55
1995 E500
1986 Porsche 944 turbo

thanks for the replies.

Michael,

I too heard the P6000 dont last long and loud. i dont think i will get them anymore. thanks

Jim,

So do you think the rainforce is really better in rain?