Tyres

[Michel]

I had often wondered if most Car manufactures chose Tires based on cost , does performance take a back seat ?

It's a bit of everything Sean.
Handling, performance, longevity, quietness and.... price of course!

 

[sean sherry]

It's a bit of everything Sean.
Handling, performance, longevity, quietness and.... price of course!

So I guess it pays to fit the original Manufactures Tires ?
I do trust Mercedes research. But Shop around for best deal .
And yes, Michel like a lot of things in life it is juggling six Balls in the Air at once

 

[Michel]

So I guess it pays to fit the original Manufactures Tires ?
I do trust Mercedes research. But Shop around for best deal .
And yes, Michel like a lot of things in life it is juggling six Balls in the Air at once

I tend to buy tyres depending on the vehicle. For example for our Toyota hybrids (Camry and Prius) we tend to get the quietest tyres and we've found Bridgestone are the best.
For my CLK430, I tried Continentals, but they chew the road and hardly last (lest than 15K) so I will switch to Michelins and so on.

 

[c107]

So I guess it pays to fit the original Manufactures Tires ?
I do trust Mercedes research. But Shop around for best deal .
And yes, Michel like a lot of things in life it is juggling six Balls in the Air at once

i guess it depends on the model. A lot of modern mercedes use run flats, which I wouldn't use.

 

[abl567]

I just put new Pirelli P7 245/45R18 on the back of the S500, replacing PZero's of the same size. They are run flats and I was pleasantly surprised that there was absolutely no deterioration of ride nor noise. The fronts are non run flat P7's. When they are due for replacement I'll fit the run flats.
Could it be the technology is advancing?

 

[Michel]

I just put new Pirelli P7 245/45R18 on the back of the S500, replacing PZero's of the same size. They are run flats and I was pleasantly surprised that there was absolutely no deterioration of ride nor noise. The fronts are non run flat P7's. When they are due for replacement I'll fit the run flats.
Could it be the technology is advancing?

What's the difference in price between run flats and normal ones?

 

[BenzBoy]

Our E350 Coupe uses runflats and the ride is exquisite - but that could be becuase of the Airmatic. It uses German made Goodyears but I have no idea of the cost -yet. I would never use runflats without a spare on the E Estate becuase it is used for country trips (well, when lockdown is finished) but runflats with the addition of a spare is always a possibility.
Regards,
Brian

 

[Patrick_R]

Wow,
Very interesting read.

Not so long ago, most people here were against run flats, and wouldn’t consider running them.
I’m looking forward to this thread progressing to learn more.

I feel rather “deflated” that I have yet to experience run flat tyres

 

[c107]

I wonder if it is the combination of improved run-flat technology, and run flat's paired with air suspension?

 

[BenzBoy]

That would be my take on it.

 

[abl567]

Michel I didn’t ask about any price difference, or in fact the price. The local mechanic I use for all my cars, and Mums and Dads, fitted them and I trust him implicitly.

 

[Oversize]

Seems our 14” tyre choices are even more limited with MAXXIS NLA? Any other options apart from the hugely expensive Michelins??

 

[Michel]

I checked Bob Jane's website and here's the offering:

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www.bobjane.com.au

 

[BenzBoy]

You can also try Stuckey Tyres - www.stuckey.com.au but they tend not to handle the cheaper tyres.

 

[c107]

Seems our 14” tyre choices are even more limited with MAXXIS NLA? Any other options apart from the hugely expensive Michelins??

The Hankook Kinergy Eco2 is a good tyre and available in a few sizes in 14"

https://www.hankooktire.com/au/en/tire/kinergy/eco2-k435.html

 

[BenzBoy]

Just be sure to get the correct load rating, I considered Hankook for the Spirit but the load rating was way too low.

 

[c107]

Just be sure to get the correct load rating, I considered Hankook for the Spirit but the load rating was way too low.

yes could be an issue on a 6.9 too.

 

[Patrick_R]

Just don’t fit LT (light truck) tyres to any passenger car.
There are now some specialised SUV tyres out there that have a good load rating, but don’t have super stiff sidewalls like LT tyres have, so the ride is much better.
A lot of EV’s (being quite heavy) now run these SUV rated tyres.
My wife ran over a large screw on the road in her BYD which damaged the sidewall and deflated the tyre. I did some research and decided on this Maxtrek Sierra S6, which seems a good tyre for her EV.

 

[Oversize]

205mm wide is fairly common but the 6.9 needs 215mm as a minimum. My preference would be 225/65R14. I just have to find a tyre which also suits minimum load & speed ratings according to the placard

 

[Oversize]

Well there you have it; even the XWX doesn’t have the correct load rating!! Seems like the BFGoodrich in a wider 235 is a better option from an insurance POV. Even the Nankangs have a better load rating than the Michelins!! Seems like nothings available that complies with both load & speed on the placard…