Need tire recommendations

copperslk · 07-27-2007

Looks like the tread is getting a little low. If I was the one driving the car I wouldn't really worry about it yet. I usually wait until the metal threads are coming through before I think about getting tires. However, my daughter will be leaving for South Carolina in a few weeks for college and she's taking the car. I know it will need tires when she is down there and want to get them now.

I'm looking to get all season performance tires for all 4 wheels for a reasonable price. They are the original wheels so I'm looking for the 205/55-16's for the front and 225/50-16's for the rear. She's not a racing driver (although I wish she would slow down just a wee bit) so I don't need a really aggressive tire.

Anyone have any suggestions?

**etyu** · 07-27-2007

Have you tried www.TireRack.com to see their recommended tires?

**etyu** · 07-27-2007

This is what I get: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=Y&RunFlat=All

About $90 to 92 per tire, for Yokohama Avid V4S. Road hazard, installation, dynamic balancing, etc. are extra.

**etyu** · 07-27-2007

Lucky Girl! She gets to drive a copper SLK for school.

**Gabus** · 07-27-2007

I got a tip from some Taxidrivers in Kristiansand(my town)

They want silent tires that are good on water, and have a long threadlife. They don't care 'bout the cost's. This happened to be a cheap tire over here, so I bought a set for my Honda. So far, they seem to be good.
I payed 1150 $ for a 205/50-16 - W set with the rims......

The tires are NEXEN N2000

On my SLK I have Fulda Extremo, they are noisy, but very good on wet.....
And almost 2K$ for a 225 - 255/17 set over here

copperslk · 07-27-2007

Thanks for the feedback. I did look at tirerack to see what they had to offer. However, I also wanted feedback specific to an SLK such as handling in dry and wet (and snow), road noise, tread life, etc.... This is why I posted the question here.

And yes, she is a lucky girl. However, I think the real term is "spoiled". I'm driving around in a 1997 Accord with 250K on it.

Steve

**etyu** · 07-27-2007

I've had good experience with Yokohama's and Michellin's in the past as an all season tire but not specific to the SLK.

07-27-2007	#1 (permalink)
copperslk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Vehicle: 2000 SLK230 Copper Designo edition Posts: 110 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Need tire recommendations Looks like the tread is getting a little low. If I was the one driving the car I wouldn't really worry about it yet. I usually wait until the metal threads are coming through before I think about getting tires. However, my daughter will be leaving for South Carolina in a few weeks for college and she's taking the car. I know it will need tires when she is down there and want to get them now. I'm looking to get all season performance tires for all 4 wheels for a reasonable price. They are the original wheels so I'm looking for the 205/55-16's for the front and 225/50-16's for the rear. She's not a racing driver (although I wish she would slow down just a wee bit) so I don't need a really aggressive tire. Anyone have any suggestions?

07-27-2007	#2 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Have you tried www.TireRack.com to see their recommended tires? __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-27-2007	#3 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	This is what I get: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=Y&RunFlat=All About $90 to 92 per tire, for Yokohama Avid V4S. Road hazard, installation, dynamic balancing, etc. are extra. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-27-2007	#4 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Lucky Girl! She gets to drive a copper SLK for school. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-27-2007	#7 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	I've had good experience with Yokohama's and Michellin's in the past as an all season tire but not specific to the SLK. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-27-2007	#6 (permalink)
copperslk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Vehicle: 2000 SLK230 Copper Designo edition Posts: 110 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for the feedback. I did look at tirerack to see what they had to offer. However, I also wanted feedback specific to an SLK such as handling in dry and wet (and snow), road noise, tread life, etc.... This is why I posted the question here. And yes, she is a lucky girl. However, I think the real term is "spoiled". I'm driving around in a 1997 Accord with 250K on it. Steve

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