Tire: Michelin Harmony. I have a similar set of Michelins (Weatherwise Sport, no longer made) and love 'em.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Harmony&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=07SR4HARMONY&fromCompare1=yes&place=17

Shocks: KYB shocks are the best bang for the buck. Bilsteins are better but cost somewhat more.

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'01 SLK320, '79 450SL & '01 C320 -- What? 3 Mercedes? I am DEFINITELY crazy!!!