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.