I'm looking to replace all four tires on my W202, and I'm looking for input as to what to get. I've heard/read conflicting opinions between reviews on tirerack and employees of local tire shops, so I figured I'd post this question here for more input.

I'm looking for a dedicated summer tire, as I'll soon be living in Dallas(almost no snowfall). I would classify my driving stlye as aggresive/sporty, so I'm looking for a performance tire, but one that will wear well and provide acceptable comfort/low noise. Price is not a concern. Also, I'll be driving on the highway quite a bit during the summer months, shouldthe heat and sustained high speeds factor into my decision, or does it matter?

I'd like something that's offered in a 195/65/15, but I'm considering going wider (with the stock 6.5" wheels). Also, I'd like to buy a domestic or european tire, rather than Japanese (which narrows it down quite a bit) because I'd like to support American buisinesses if possible, and I'd rather send my money to Europe than Japan.

As of right now I'm considering the Michelin XGT H4, Continental Sport Contatct CV90, and Pirelli P6000. I have Michelin MXV4 Pluse on my car currently, and I'm not impressed. There are several other tires I'd like to buy, but I haven't seen them offered in my size(namely the Michelin Pilot Sport).

Thank you for reading through all of this, and for any advice anyone can offer.

will not wear well. There are many few exceptions. And even though they are 3-season dedicated, there are a few all-season tires that just spank them.

Recommendations. Since you are going to have stock wheels, I suggest going to 205/60/15s or 215/60/15s. Only suggest the 215s if your putting down big power...which I's say something like an E420. Since you aren't, I suggest the 205/60/15s.

3-seaspn recommendation w/o consideration to wear will go to Yokohama AVS ES100. Its probably not the answer you were looking for since its not domestic or european...but its an honest answer and a great tire.

Other Recommendations are Bridgeston 950s, Dunlop SP Sport A2s. Even the XGT Z4i fyou need a Michelin.

Thats looking at both 205 and 215s.

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I would recommend that you choose from these 3 tires

195/65R15 PIRELLI P7 69.00
205/60R15 YO AVS ES100 75.00
215/60R15 YO AVS ES100 79.00

and the ES100 from Yokohama is a very good tire (even though it's Japanese)

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