What kind of tires do you like? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

rrgrassi · #16 03-03-2021, 04:57 AM

Euro cars, need Euro tires, IMHO. I use Michelin or Pirelli on my MB or VW cars.

Bengoshi2000 · #17 03-03-2021, 06:54 AM

Another happy General Altimax RT43 customer here. I've put two sets on my Golf (first set exceeded 50k miles) and decided to have a go on my '91 300D. Very happy with them.

archham · #18 03-03-2021, 07:36 AM

My W123 has never had anything but Michelin on it. They usually dry rot before they wear out. However I just put a set of Continentals on my E250 and really like them. It may not handle quite as well but man are they smooth.

Put a set on my Explorer too.

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t walgamuth · #19 03-03-2021, 08:14 AM

I used some mx4s many moons ago and found them to be too soft for my type of driving.

dtf · #20 03-05-2021, 09:53 AM

Tried them all

Now i use Sumitomo on the 300D. low cost - quiet - good handling and good in the rain.

I use Hakkapeliitta on a second set of rims for the winter

back-seat-driver · #21 03-12-2021, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tangofox007

I have never had a Michelin tire that did not exceed the mileage warranty.

+1

R.Diesel · #22 03-12-2021, 08:59 AM

Have fun putting $600 michelins on your ~100 hp/$3000 cars. I’ve been using Walmarts $50 Douglas tires. Grip well enough, made in the USA and decent comfort.

tangofox007 · #23 03-12-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by R.Diesel

Have fun putting $600 michelins on your ~100 hp/$3000 cars. I’ve been using Walmarts $50 Douglas tires.

Apples seem to be a lot more expensive than oranges when you price apples by the basket and oranges by the pound.

R.Diesel · #24 03-13-2021, 10:30 AM

Not really. It’s tires vs tires. Just because a certain brand makes you feel a certain way doesn’t make it a different kettle of fish.

tjts1 · #25 03-13-2021, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rrgrassi

Euro cars, need Euro tires, IMHO. I use Michelin or Pirelli on my MB or VW cars.

My michelins were made in Thailand. Is that euro enough?

tangofox007 · #26 03-13-2021, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by R.Diesel

Not really. It’s tires vs tires.

Very well, then. Just show me where I can buy a set of new Douglas tires for $50. I can't do that at my local Walmart.

oldsinner111 · #27 03-13-2021, 11:43 AM

z rated snows, for 3 years now. Only drove less than 30,000 miles since 9/2014

vwnate1 · #28 03-13-2021, 01:13 PM

I usually need to replace my Michelin tires due to dry rot before they get seriously worn down and i like to drive quickly if not (IMO) really fast .

I've had a fe that suffered edge wear from mis alignment or my bashing curbs but they grip well (no squealing noises, those come from my occasional passengers) and seem to wear like iron .

Unlike many, I keep a sharp eye on the tire pressures and tend to run slightly higher pressure than the label suggests .

Everyone should try chalking or striping their tires to discern the proper inflation pressure for their particular vehicle , loads and driving habits .

I've never had to reduce cold tire pressures, only raise them up .

Screwdriva · #29 03-13-2021, 01:44 PM

I've used Michelin for over a 15 years. Never had an issue. They've always impressed me.

Now a moot point as sadly, Michelin has discontinued the 195/ 70 R13 tyre size, so your next best option is the Continental Ecocontact 6 (if available) - excellent tyre and it is made in the factory correct 175/ 80 R14 size.

Shern · #30 03-13-2021, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by R.Diesel

Not really. It’s tires vs tires. Just because a certain brand makes you feel a certain way doesn’t make it a different kettle of fish.

What he meant was, comparing a set of four Michelin tires at $600(?) to a single walmart tire at $50 is a facile comparison.

And fwiw, my michelins were around $400 installed.

The apples to apples comparison is $400 to $250.