What tire did your car originally come with?

tategoi · 11-11-2008, 10:02 AM

Any difference if its a C350 or C300 or C200?

C300Sport · 11-11-2008, 11:54 AM

I got the Michelin Pilot Sports but I noticed some had Continentals as well. I don't think there is a reliable way to know which car will come with which tire...

joshg1001 · 11-11-2008, 02:20 PM

Contis on my 18" AMG wheels. im pretty sure the 18"s come with the contis

wblynch · 11-11-2008, 02:22 PM

My S.A. built C350 came with Michelin HX MXM4's

nukefixer · 11-11-2008, 03:06 PM

My US 300 Sport came with Continentals on the AMG wheels

Ron Jr · 11-11-2008, 03:37 PM

Contis on mine both OEM and aftermarket.

Petje · 11-11-2008, 03:57 PM

I think al German builds come with Continental.... all my MB's has come with Conti's.... Now i have Michelins on my 19" and i like the Michelin's more than the Conti's

Carsy · 11-11-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tategoi

Any difference if its a C350 or C300 or C200?

French made Bridgestone Turanza's on a German built Australian delivery 220CDI !!

micropower99 · 11-11-2008, 04:10 PM

Michelins on mine (love them btw), mines a German build.

akbro93704 · 11-11-2008, 07:31 PM

I have Continental ProContact on my 17" C300.

The 18" AMG all come with Continental SportContact3's.

The 17's whether on the 300 or 350, SA or German build, come with either Michelin Pilot HX's or Conti ProContacts.

dalazernet · 11-12-2008, 06:55 AM

Unless you upgraded to the 18" wheels, I believe they just take whatever they have laying around to be honest.... I've seen luxury models and sport models both with continentals and michelins that were all german builds.

For the record, I have michelins and a continental spare! !?!?!?

tategoi · 11-12-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Carsy

French made Bridgestone Turanza's on a German built Australian delivery 220CDI !!

I was in Germany last year, rented a 220CDI, yes, it was wearing the same rubbers.

Mine will be the 18" AMG, and hoping to get Pilot Sport 2. But I guess CSC3 are good alternatives as well.

drevil2k2 · 11-14-2008, 12:32 AM

German build, ordered late July - Continentals.

C300Sport · 11-14-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dalazernet

Unless you upgraded to the 18" wheels, I believe they just take whatever they have laying around to be honest.... I've seen luxury models and sport models both with continentals and michelins that were all german builds.

For the record, I have michelins and a continental spare! !?!?!?

That is crazy...now I have to go check my spare

tanktube67 · 11-14-2008, 10:45 AM

Contis

Star & Laurel · 11-14-2008, 12:12 PM

I believe that factory option 18" AMG wheels from Germany came with Conti's. If the dealer added the 18's and an Accessory they had an option to go with Contis' or Michelin's. That might be the discrepancy here. Not sure about S.A. build cars and what they came with.

Mine is a German build with factory option 18's and they cam with conti's

ayilar · 11-14-2008, 12:23 PM

S-A May build, ContiPRoContacts. Finding the CPCs noisier by the day. Yes, they are fine -- but the new Pilot Sport A/S Plus I put on my coupe are better and quieter.

Luisin · 11-15-2008, 06:03 AM

i have a C180k with AMG package and my car has 225 front, 245 rear, and both are michelin pilot sport

many years ago, mercedes had marangoni in european models :O

zankok · 11-15-2008, 07:47 AM

Michelin Primacy HP
is this a good tyre?

PolePosition · 11-15-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tanktube67

Contis

Same here!

C300PO · 11-25-2008, 11:29 PM

May build German built C300 Sport stock 17's with Conti's

RLE · 11-25-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by C300PO

May build German built C300 Sport stock 17's with Conti's

My September '07 build C300 came with 17" Contis which were removed before delivery when I bought '18s and installed Bridgestone RE-050As. i sold the unused Contis on Craigslist (with great difficulty) for $275 and glad to get it.

tanktube67 · 11-26-2008, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PolePosition

Same here!

C300PO · 11-26-2008, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RLE

My September '07 build C300 came with 17" Contis which were removed before delivery when I bought '18s and installed Bridgestone RE-050As. i sold the unused Contis on Craigslist (with great difficulty) for $275 and glad to get it.

I don't like the Conti's much but I will let them weardown and get some Perelli's...

Chaz00Blue · 11-26-2008, 09:48 AM

I have the Michelin's on my German built C350, and I am very happy. almost 18,000 miles on them and still almost no sign of wear.

VD$ · 11-26-2008, 10:57 AM

My Sales Rep told me that MB uses either Continental or Michelin for C-class and rarely changes tire brand in the middle of model life cycle - my W203 (US) came with Michelin and I think all W203 shipments to the US had Michelin tire. W204 was equipped with Continental and most likely this brand will remain till we see W205...(in another 7 years). C350 may have different tire vendor though.

jstaneff · 11-26-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by VD$

My Sales Rep told me that MB uses either Continental or Michelin for C-class and rarely changes tire brand in the middle of model life cycle - my W203 (US) came with Michelin and I think all W203 shipments to the US had Michelin tire. W204 was equipped with Continental and most likely this brand will remain till we see W205...(in another 7 years). C350 may have different tire vendor though.

When he said "either", he meant "whatever was in stock when they assembled the car". My 204, and plenty of others, has Michelins on it.

VD$ · 11-26-2008, 01:53 PM

Lucky you! I'm not impressed with Continental tire. Too many failures. Never had such experience before...

joshg1001 · 11-26-2008, 02:15 PM

for as long as i can remember, MB has always chosen Contis as their OEM tires

TheDarkSide · 11-26-2008, 04:58 PM

Mine came with Michelin Pilot Sports.

how about a poll on this thread?

aprince2die4 · 11-26-2008, 06:42 PM

conti's..

myinternetsucks · 11-26-2008, 07:05 PM

11-11-2008, 10:02 AM	#1
tategoi Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 42	What tire did your car originally come with? Any difference if its a C350 or C300 or C200?

11-11-2008, 03:06 PM	#5
nukefixer Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Forest, Va. Posts: 17	Continentals My US 300 Sport came with Continentals on the AMG wheels __________________ Nukefixer 2008 US-C300 Sport

11-11-2008, 03:37 PM	#6
Ron Jr Super Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lindenhurst, New York Posts: 928	Contis on mine both OEM and aftermarket. __________________ ` "A Brabus Maybach," he said, as she turned her head in time to see him give the wheel a little pat. "The firm of Brabus extensively tweaks the product of Maybach, to produce one of these." "Darth my ride?" From chapter 17 of Spook Country by William Gibson

11-11-2008, 04:10 PM	#9
micropower99 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,370	Michelins on mine (love them btw), mines a German build. __________________ 2008 C300 4Matic Current Mods: CF Spoiler, PIAA Wedge Eyelid Bulbs, PIAA Xtreme White Plus 4000K Fogs, 6000K HID Headlight Bulbs, Debadged Trunk, 28% Tint, AMG Quad Exhaust, K&N Filter, Removed Side Chrome, Black Painted Front Grill, Black Luxury Gear Shifter, AMG Valve Stem Caps, Clear Corners, CF Mirror Covers, CF C63 Diffuser, Backup Camera, Custom Floor Mats Purchased: CF Front Lip Future Mods: C63 Steering Wheel, CF Door Lock Pins, VIM, Black Tail Light Trim, Electric Exhaust Cutout

11-11-2008, 07:31 PM	#10
akbro93704 Super Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 927	I have Continental ProContact on my 17" C300. The 18" AMG all come with Continental SportContact3's. The 17's whether on the 300 or 350, SA or German build, come with either Michelin Pilot HX's or Conti ProContacts. __________________ 08 C300 Sport-Palladium Silver/Gray MB tex iPod integration 7Gtronic ---35% 3M Color Stable tint 07 ML350-Iridium Silver/Charcoal Alcantara Premium II Sport Interior Appearance iPod integration Heated seats Parktronic Trailer hitch 06 E350-Flint Gray/Charcoal Premium pkg ---- 08 VW Jetta 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition -Platinum Gray/Gray Leatherette DSG 05 Volvo S40 T5-Black/Beige Premium Sport Premium Sound Bi-xenon auto Gone and missed.

11-11-2008, 11:54 AM	#2
C300Sport Super Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 550	I got the Michelin Pilot Sports but I noticed some had Continentals as well. I don't think there is a reliable way to know which car will come with which tire...

11-11-2008, 02:20 PM	#3
joshg1001 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 205	Contis on my 18" AMG wheels. im pretty sure the 18"s come with the contis

11-11-2008, 02:22 PM	#4
wblynch Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mission Viejo, California Posts: 370	My S.A. built C350 came with Michelin HX MXM4's

11-11-2008, 03:57 PM	#7
Petje Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Netherlands - ROTTERDAM Posts: 331	I think al German builds come with Continental.... all my MB's has come with Conti's.... Now i have Michelins on my 19" and i like the Michelin's more than the Conti's

11-12-2008, 06:55 AM	#11
dalazernet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fairfield, NJ Posts: 411	Unless you upgraded to the 18" wheels, I believe they just take whatever they have laying around to be honest.... I've seen luxury models and sport models both with continentals and michelins that were all german builds. For the record, I have michelins and a continental spare! !?!?!? __________________ _________________________ 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury (click here for photos!) Black on Black \| 4matic \| Premium II \| Multimedia \| iPod \| Wood/Leather Steering Wheel Previous cars: 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 (Pewter Metallic) 1999 Pontiac Grand AM GT Coupe (Bright Red)

11-14-2008, 12:32 AM	#13
drevil2k2 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA North Posts: 141	German build, ordered late July - Continentals.

11-14-2008, 10:45 AM	#15
tanktube67 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,073	Contis __________________ 05 BMW 545i (sold) 04 G35 Coupe/lots of Mods (sold)

11-14-2008, 12:12 PM	#16
Star & Laurel Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 91	I believe that factory option 18" AMG wheels from Germany came with Conti's. If the dealer added the 18's and an Accessory they had an option to go with Contis' or Michelin's. That might be the discrepancy here. Not sure about S.A. build cars and what they came with. Mine is a German build with factory option 18's and they cam with conti's

11-14-2008, 12:23 PM	#17
ayilar Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 196	S-A May build, ContiPRoContacts. Finding the CPCs noisier by the day. Yes, they are fine -- but the new Pilot Sport A/S Plus I put on my coupe are better and quieter. __________________ 2008 C350. Steel grey, P2, MM, iPod kit. 2005 C230k Sport Coupe. Iridium silver, 6-speed manual, pano sunroof package, power & memory driver's seat, heated seats.

11-15-2008, 06:03 AM	#18
Luisin Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 14	i have a C180k with AMG package and my car has 225 front, 245 rear, and both are michelin pilot sport many years ago, mercedes had marangoni in european models :O

11-15-2008, 07:47 AM	#19
zankok Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Malaysia, New Zealand, Taiwan Posts: 115	Michelin Primacy HP is this a good tyre? __________________

11-25-2008, 11:29 PM	#21
C300PO Almost a Member! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North San Diego Coastal Posts: 65	May build German built C300 Sport stock 17's with Conti's

11-26-2008, 09:48 AM	#25
Chaz00Blue Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 145	I have the Michelin's on my German built C350, and I am very happy. almost 18,000 miles on them and still almost no sign of wear. __________________ Second place is just first loser.

11-26-2008, 10:57 AM	#26
VD$ Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fairfield County, Connecticut Posts: 44	My Sales Rep told me that MB uses either Continental or Michelin for C-class and rarely changes tire brand in the middle of model life cycle - my W203 (US) came with Michelin and I think all W203 shipments to the US had Michelin tire. W204 was equipped with Continental and most likely this brand will remain till we see W205...(in another 7 years). C350 may have different tire vendor though. __________________ Organize your live on http://www.TabUp.com

11-26-2008, 01:53 PM	#28
VD$ Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fairfield County, Connecticut Posts: 44	Lucky you! I'm not impressed with Continental tire. Too many failures. Never had such experience before... __________________ Organize your live on http://www.TabUp.com

11-26-2008, 02:15 PM	#29
joshg1001 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 205	for as long as i can remember, MB has always chosen Contis as their OEM tires

11-26-2008, 04:58 PM	#30
TheDarkSide Almost a Member! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 64	Mine came with Michelin Pilot Sports. how about a poll on this thread? __________________ C300 4Matic Sport (W204) - Arctic White

11-26-2008, 06:42 PM	#31
aprince2die4 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 201	conti's.. __________________

11-26-2008, 07:05 PM	#32
myinternetsucks Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno, Central California Posts: 251