What Tyres

Bubba · 09-10-2007

I am just upgrading my wheels from the 16's to the 17's and need to buy some tyres?

Now I would always go with toyo or goodyear f1's on previous cars but after having a disicussion yesterday someone told me assymetrical are now better than directional?

What all weather tyres would be the best for the UK (mostly wet) environment

Baron7700 · 09-10-2007

blizzacks, or Pirelli PZero Nero MS, IMO

tai230k · 09-10-2007

I'm currently running Pirelli PZero Nero MS tires on 17's and they have surpassed my expectations for A/S tires. They handle like summer tires and wet traction is pretty good; however, I've yet to use them in winter conditions.

Before the Pirelli's, I was using the OEM Michelin Primacy tires that needed to go.

Baron7700 · 09-10-2007

i had those michelin tires, man they sucked if it was just wet out, and they wore out awfully fast. (little bit of my right foot involved but stil 5k miles and bald? come on now, my other 2 sets havent gone down nearly half that much.)

**FishtailnZ** · 09-10-2007

I've read many good reports on the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 - supposed to be particularly good in the wet, while still been very good in the dry. I would have went with these myself, but wanted something with even more dry grip.

Here's a good post from another site with a breakdown by category based on real world testing by Tirerack:

Quote:

We have broken down tires into several catagories and here is a short list of what I have experienced in our testing. Now remember, we do not have every single tire line in the world so, if your particular favorite is not in this list it is probably because we haven't tested it. Also, this is my take on the testing that I have completed here at The Tire Rack on our test track.

Extreme Performance:
You want extreme dry street performance and are willing to trade some comfort and hydroplaning resistance to get it.

Not intended to be driven in snow or on ice, or at high speeds in deep standing water, these specially tuned tires combine big-block tread designs with aggressive tread compounds and reinforced internal constructions to emphasize dry road response, traction, handling and high speed capabilities for serious driving enthusiasts.

1.) Potenza RE01R
2.) Advan Neova AD07
3.) P-Zero
4.) Ecsta MX
5.) G-Force KD

Maximum Performance:
These are great performing tires which offer great steering response and wet/dry traction (not for use inthe snow!!!).

1.)Eagle F1 GS-D3
2.)Potenza RE050A Pole Position
3.)Pilot Sport PS2
4.)Advan Sport
5.)SP Sport Maxx

Ultra High Performance:
A step down form the Max tires but, still exceptional performance which fits most application for a street tire that can be driven very aggressivley.

1.) G-Force KDW2
2.) Firehawk Wide Oval
3.) Pilot Exalto PE2
4.) Potenza RE750
5.) G-Force Sport

Ultra High Performance All Season:
Performance tires which are capable of going through the snow.

1.) Potenza RE960 Pole Position
2.) Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
3.) P-Zero Nero M&S
4.) Advan S4
5.) Dunlop Sport 5000
6.) Continental Extreme Contact
7.) BFG G-Force KDWS
8.) Tech M550

Budget Performance Tires:
Summer performance with a cost effective tire when your budget is a concern. (based on performance not cost)

1.) Kumho Ecsta SPT
2.) General Exclaim UHP
3.) Avon Tech M500
4.) Dunlop Direzza DZ101
5.) AVS ES100
6.) Fuzion ZRi
7.) Sumitomo HTR Z II

**WhiteRabbit** · 09-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by tai230k

I'm currently running Pirelli PZero Nero MS tires on 17's and they have surpassed my expectations for A/S tires. They handle like summer tires and wet traction is pretty good; however, I've yet to use them in winter conditions.

Before the Pirelli's, I was using the OEM Michelin Primacy tires that needed to go.

Ditto here. I switched to the 17" Pirelli PZero Nero MS a little over one year ago. Very pleased with them. Drove in a little snow (1 - 2") with no problems.

VitaminT · 09-10-2007

Anyone used the Michilelin Pilot Ezalto A/S? I had the summer versions on my last car and they were pretty good. Not as high performance as that PS2's though.

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Bubba SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bucks Vehicle: 06 280 Posts: 41 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What Tyres I am just upgrading my wheels from the 16's to the 17's and need to buy some tyres? Now I would always go with toyo or goodyear f1's on previous cars but after having a disicussion yesterday someone told me assymetrical are now better than directional? What all weather tyres would be the best for the UK (mostly wet) environment

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	blizzacks, or Pirelli PZero Nero MS, IMO

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tai230k SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Vehicle: SLK 350 Posts: 73 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm currently running Pirelli PZero Nero MS tires on 17's and they have surpassed my expectations for A/S tires. They handle like summer tires and wet traction is pretty good; however, I've yet to use them in winter conditions. Before the Pirelli's, I was using the OEM Michelin Primacy tires that needed to go.

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	i had those michelin tires, man they sucked if it was just wet out, and they wore out awfully fast. (little bit of my right foot involved but stil 5k miles and bald? come on now, my other 2 sets havent gone down nearly half that much.)

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone used the Michilelin Pilot Ezalto A/S? I had the summer versions on my last car and they were pretty good. Not as high performance as that PS2's though.

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