Tires for the SLK230 - 1999

alexpadilla · 03-07-2007

Hi everyone,

Last week I went from a set of worn Kumha tires to a new set of Pirelli Pzero M&S tires (205F/225

. Despite balancing the tires at the tire store and having the wheel alignment done at a Mercedes Dealer, the tires still underperform (to me).

When the road surface is not completely smooth, I can feel the bumps. And when I get on the freeway, and the road is contoured, the traction is less than satisfactory - it feels like I am driving in a little bit of snow.

Does anyone have any recommendations for me? I have another 3 days before the 10 customer satisfaction return warranty expires.

Thank you,

Alex

FPF422 · 03-07-2007

The Pirelli P6000 Powergy are very comfortable and have a good grip. I had those on my R170.

Banned · 03-08-2007

Try Yokohama tyres. Very good traction under dry conditions. But consider: Grip is not a question of the tyres only.

joss · 03-23-2007

I would suggest you switch to continental contactsport 2 or 3 (depending on the size of your wheels).. Last week I posed a similar question on the forum and decided to wear them... I'm satisfied and they have a good steady grip on wet roads and high speed as well... Mind the different versions depending on max speed..

03-07-2007	#1 (permalink)
alexpadilla SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tires for the SLK230 - 1999 Hi everyone, Last week I went from a set of worn Kumha tires to a new set of Pirelli Pzero M&S tires (205F/225. Despite balancing the tires at the tire store and having the wheel alignment done at a Mercedes Dealer, the tires still underperform (to me). When the road surface is not completely smooth, I can feel the bumps. And when I get on the freeway, and the road is contoured, the traction is less than satisfactory - it feels like I am driving in a little bit of snow. Does anyone have any recommendations for me? I have another 3 days before the 10 customer satisfaction return warranty expires. Thank you, Alex

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03-07-2007	#2 (permalink)
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	The Pirelli P6000 Powergy are very comfortable and have a good grip. I had those on my R170.

03-08-2007	#3 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Try Yokohama tyres. Very good traction under dry conditions. But consider: Grip is not a question of the tyres only.

03-23-2007	#4 (permalink)
joss SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Athens Vehicle: SLK 200K, 2001 Posts: 8 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would suggest you switch to continental contactsport 2 or 3 (depending on the size of your wheels).. Last week I posed a similar question on the forum and decided to wear them... I'm satisfied and they have a good steady grip on wet roads and high speed as well... Mind the different versions depending on max speed..

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