Hello all, just picked up a 82 240 4speed and need tires, any suggestion for a decent mid price tire, don't need speed rated! Car will be used mainly for my 40 mile daily commute, but the tires on it now are dry rotted and cracked and haven't been driven more than a couple hundred miles a month for years, it was owned by a very old couple. they are moving into assisted living and liquidating their home and their cars. thanks

kuhmo

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I like the Firestone winterforce tires. They grip the road under all conditions particularly snow and rain.

Of course if you are in California, Texas or Florida, never mind.

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85 Merc 300D - Unwinding 31 years of wear
86 VW TD
Mahindra Diesel
Iseki Diesel

In 2007 I didn't own a diesel.

maybe those general altimax. its getting harder to find tires the right size for a w123.

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1981 NA 300D 310k miles

I have Toyo Eclipse tires on my 240. And that is what I had on my wagon when I had that as well. They've been good tires. The tire shop told me I should have 195/75R14 size tires, but my speedo reads too slow now, which is nice for cruising on the highway, I can get higher speeds with lower RPM. I had to change two of the tires due to front end wear from worn components, and replaced the 75R14's with 70R14's. They are slightly smaller tires, and would probably make the speedo read closer to the true MPH but they are on the front so I can't be sure it will correct it completely.

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Kumho works well for comuting. Rain, snow whatever and 40,000 mile service life. Don't get those "other" Chinese tires as they are junk.

I had Khumo's that were made in China. Look at the sidewalls!!!!

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership

Many low-end tires are made in China now. And some not-so-low-end ones.

If you want excellent tires, Michelin. Tend to be premium prices though apparently in the US they are a lot cheaper at Costco (not so here in Canada).

As mentioned, General Altimax have a good rep. I've heard good things from my mechanic about Hankook, which he put several customers into.

I like Pirelli myself and they seem to have regular price or rebate promotions.

Check out Tirerack dot com. Lots of choices in various tire price ranges. And you can purchase road hazard insurance, which is no longer widely available at point of sale.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

I always get Michelin Harmony.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL

+1 on that. What is important to me they will list UTOG rating (the speed of the wear). In general, anything above 450 is ok. And dont anyone misinform you that harder compound means less traction. Tire technology had made tons of progress since than.

Do be prepared that if you buy the tires from the online dealer, the local tire place may charge you more for installation & balancing.

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87 300D sedan rarity with the #14 death stamp SOLD

The "other" Chinese tire I was referring to was Hankook. Had a set of them for a short time, would have kept longer if they had been round. Also, sub-par in rain and snow.

Michelin Pilots is what I have on my 420. Great ride. About 450 a set in 205/65/15. My set was made in Mexico

[QUOTE=Silber Adler;3037539]I like the Firestone winterforce tires. They grip the road under all conditions particularly snow and rain.[QUOTE]

I've used these before, ( under the private label that Tire Rack used but, now they sell them under the Firestone name ) excellent snow tires and very reasonably priced. They are directional, have lots of sipes ( small cuts in the tread ) and have soft rubber. This soft rubber makes for higher wear rates in the dry so use them only in the winter season.

As for what to get in summer, what size are your wheels and what is the original size?

Do not skimp on tires. I would get Michelins from Costco.

Packman

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

Michelin: Defender or Harmony

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1985 300TDT
2013 E350 Bluetec