Tires

SoCalSLK55 · 11-21-2006

Need some opinions on tires for the 55.

I just replaced the stock rear Pirelli's with a set
of Toyo's and it seems to have completely screwed
up the handling.

Apparently it has to do with sidewall rigidity.

So now I get to go back to the shop and see if I can get any sort of deal on a new set with less than 1K on the ones I just put on.

Anyone have any recommendations for great performance tires for the 55?

*easty* · 11-21-2006

so far after trying pirrelli rosso's, es100 and mich ps2's id go with the Yokomama ES100. Cheap and performance wise as good as the PS2's if not better.

Tslick · 11-21-2006

The best tires depends on a lot of variables.

Whats the road conditions in SB area.
Will the tires be used for daily driving.
Do you race at Buttonwillow or other tracks.
Are there concrete roads in your area.
etc etc etc

SoCalSLK55 · 11-21-2006

I like to take it on the twisties as often as possible but for the most part, I use it for commuting to LA . the roads are a mix of concrete and asphalt. no track time yet but I'm thinking of taking it out to buttonwillow eventually.

Tslick · 11-22-2006

I went with Michelin Pilot Sports, not PS2's. Pirelli's and concrete is not compatible for me. Pilot Sports are bumpy on worn concrete roads / freeways but not as bad as Pilot Sport PS2's. For everyday driving, I'd go with Pilot Sports.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalSLK55

..... I use it for commuting to LA . the roads are a mix of concrete and asphalt. .....

heezyo2o · 11-22-2006

Michelin PS2s
Bridgestone RE050A pole positions
Yokohama Advan Sports

16falcon · 12-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tslick

I went with Michelin Pilot Sports, not PS2's. Pirelli's and concrete is not compatible for me. Pilot Sports are bumpy on worn concrete roads / freeways but not as bad as Pilot Sport PS2's. For everyday driving, I'd go with Pilot Sports.

I found the exact opposite to be true...I replaced Michelin Pilot Sports with Michelin PS2's and the ride improved a lot and the PS2's are also much quieter. Go figure.

V8SLK · 12-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16falcon

I found the exact opposite to be true...I replaced Michelin Pilot Sports with Michelin PS2's and the ride improved a lot and the PS2's are also much quieter. Go figure.

same here. i just put on 235 35 19 and 265 30 19 ps2's on and i immediately noticed a smoother and more quiet ride. i haven't had the chance to test their handling but so far i'm well impressed.

slktyperice · 02-14-2007

I've run Toyo T1-S rears (265/30/19) and changed to Yokohama Advan Sports. What a night and day difference. Never buy Toyos unless you're cheap and don't care about performance. The Yoko's are amazing, you SLK55er's should try them.

FPF422 · 02-14-2007

Good Year F1 Gsd 3 XL...

rb136 · 02-20-2007

Came with P Zero Rosso's, changed to P Zero Nero's at 8K, and then changed to GY GSD3's at 16K. I've had them all on the track and the Goodyears handle much better. They're also quiet and the street ride quality is excellent. My next set will be another set of GSD3's.

**bclark** · 02-20-2007

Lots of opinions. Any objective testing data available? Wet/dry,
stopping, tread wear, etc. . .

**alroumi** · 02-20-2007

Def my next set will be Gsd3 goodyears, I have conti's oem right now which arent bad.

11-21-2006	#1 (permalink)
SoCalSLK55 SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LA / Santa Barbara Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Other Toys: '07 GL450 '02 ML320 '74 chevy stepside '98 Buell S1 Lightning Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tires Need some opinions on tires for the 55. I just replaced the stock rear Pirelli's with a set of Toyo's and it seems to have completely screwed up the handling. Apparently it has to do with sidewall rigidity. So now I get to go back to the shop and see if I can get any sort of deal on a new set with less than 1K on the ones I just put on. Anyone have any recommendations for great performance tires for the 55?

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11-21-2006	#3 (permalink)
Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	The best tires depends on a lot of variables. Whats the road conditions in SB area. Will the tires be used for daily driving. Do you race at Buttonwillow or other tracks. Are there concrete roads in your area. etc etc etc

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SoCalSLK55 SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LA / Santa Barbara Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Other Toys: '07 GL450 '02 ML320 '74 chevy stepside '98 Buell S1 Lightning Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I like to take it on the twisties as often as possible but for the most part, I use it for commuting to LA . the roads are a mix of concrete and asphalt. no track time yet but I'm thinking of taking it out to buttonwillow eventually.

11-22-2006	#6 (permalink)
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slktyperice Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've run Toyo T1-S rears (265/30/19) and changed to Yokohama Advan Sports. What a night and day difference. Never buy Toyos unless you're cheap and don't care about performance. The Yoko's are amazing, you SLK55er's should try them.

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FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good Year F1 Gsd 3 XL...

02-20-2007	#11 (permalink)
rb136 SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baytown, Texas Vehicle: SLK55 Other Toys: 05 G55 AMG Posts: 77 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 30 Times in 6 Posts	Came with P Zero Rosso's, changed to P Zero Nero's at 8K, and then changed to GY GSD3's at 16K. I've had them all on the track and the Goodyears handle much better. They're also quiet and the street ride quality is excellent. My next set will be another set of GSD3's.

02-20-2007	#12 (permalink)
bclark Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oak Park, Illinois, USA Vehicle: 2005 Black SLK Posts: 262 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Lots of opinions. Any objective testing data available? Wet/dry, stopping, tread wear, etc. . .

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