i need new set of tires for my c63

alqamzi · 11-04-2009, 12:49 AM

Hi,guys i need to get new tires for my c63 i have the nittos invos on my car and they wear out so fast.i need to change them as soon as possible because last night it slipped at 100 miles on me while i was racing my friend i was going to hit a wall. if someone can give me some advice on good tires,that will be great.

thanks

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alqamzi · 11-04-2009, 12:49 AM

and i forgot to mention that i live in denver,co

NS_C63 · 11-04-2009, 03:45 AM

18" or 19" ?

I am currently running 265/30/19 Pirelli P-Zero Corsa on the
rear. The best tyre I used thus far.

alqamzi · 11-04-2009, 05:01 AM

18 the stock tires fried in 2000miles so i think pirellis are bad

MikeS54 · 11-04-2009, 05:01 AM

dunlop starspec is a very good tire and very affordable Khumo XS as well

if you are looking for more forgiving tires on the track then maybe some PS2 or RE11R

alqamzi · 11-04-2009, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeS54

dunlop starspec is a very good tire and very affordable Khumo XS as well

if you are looking for more forgiving tires on the track then maybe some PS2 or RE11R

i was thinking about ps2 but is the thread good on them?

MikeS54 · 11-04-2009, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alqamzi

i was thinking about ps2 but is the thread good on them?

not really PS2 will wear out just as quickly as the Pzeros if not maybe a bit slower.

Honestly if you want high performance and great traction you will not get great tread life.

alqamzi · 11-04-2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeS54

not really PS2 will wear out just as quickly as the Pzeros if not maybe a bit slower.

Honestly if you want high performance and great traction you will not get great tread life.

i really don't know what to choose.i need good thread and got traction as i said i was going to hit a wall last night because of the traction on nitto invos it was the most scariest thing happend in my life driving 100 miles and the car slips right and left.

thanks for the advise

MikeS54 · 11-04-2009, 06:17 AM

hydroplane is very normal when you are almost out of tread on a rainy day

However having low tread on a warm dry day will give you amazing grip.

My sugguestion is go for dunlop starspec, it will probably wear a bit slower than Pzero and hook up just as good. Also very reasonable traction in the rain. A lot cheaper than Pzero though.

alqamzi · 11-04-2009, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeS54

hydroplane is very normal when you are almost out of tread on a rainy day

However having low tread on a warm dry day will give you amazing grip.

My sugguestion is go for dunlop starspec, it will probably wear a bit slower than Pzero and hook up just as good. Also very reasonable traction in the rain. A lot cheaper than Pzero though.

thanks again i will order the dunlops tomorow

Jae Duk · 11-04-2009, 02:17 PM

Nothing will increase tire life if you have a lead foot

Mr. Happy · 11-04-2009, 10:23 PM

Or try the Goodyear F1 Asymmetric, slightly better tread life and still acceptable performance. You can look at this previous thread:

Alternatives to PZeros

hhughes1 · 11-05-2009, 12:00 AM

Read this:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests

I have the Dunlops on and I am beyond impressed. I don't know about Rocky Mountain winters though.

bushburninc63 · 11-05-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhughes1

Read this:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests

I have the Dunlops on and I am beyond impressed. I don't know about Rocky Mountain winters though.

I thought you were on the Nexen n3000?

C63 DTM AMG · 11-05-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bushburninc63

I thought you were on the Nexen n3000?

He had them and then switched. I actually went for the nexen n3000 based on hhughes1's recommendation and still have them on my car. After countless burnouts and about 4k i still say there is like 90% treadlife left. These things last for a long time.

Unbreakable1 · 11-05-2009, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by C63 DTM AMG

He had them and then switched. I actually went for the nexen n3000 based on hhughes1's recommendation and still have them on my car. After countless burnouts and about 4k i still say there is like 90% treadlife left. These things last for a long time.

how does the grip compare to stock p-zeros even after that abuse?
tia

bushburninc63 · 11-05-2009, 02:53 AM

my friend is ordering me a set 265/35/18's of the nexen n3000 and i'm putting on this Sat. It's nice to have a friend who owns a tire shop.

i'm at 8k and my rear tires are done.

Merc63 · 11-05-2009, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by alqamzi

18 the stock tires fried in 2000miles so i think pirellis are bad

How are they bad tires because they are done in 2k miles???

They have a low tread wear rating. Which gives better grip of the road.

Get something with a 300treadwear, they will last much longer, but you will lose performance. They wont grip the road as good as a lower tread wear rating tire.

I have Nexen N3000's on now. They are cheap and 340 tread wear. But they spin like im on ice in first and second gear under full throttle.

alqamzi · 11-05-2009, 08:46 AM

i went to discount tires today and the sales man there told me the dunlops needs 1 week until they get here so i bought the michelin pilot sport and they will be here tom i will install them and post how they are.

thanks guys for the help

alqamzi · 11-05-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc63

How are they bad tires because they are done in 2k miles???

They have a low tread wear rating. Which gives better grip of the road.

Get something with a 300treadwear, they will last much longer, but you will lose performance. They wont grip the road as good as a lower tread wear rating tire.

I have Nexen N3000's on now. They are cheap and 340 tread wear. But they spin like im on ice in first and second gear under full throttle.

they didnt even have a good grip they are bad tires...

hhughes1 · 11-05-2009, 08:07 PM

I had N3000's on the rear and they are now in the garage like new. Got the Dunlops (4) for the track ( 3 events in 4 months) and when they wear out the Nexen's will go back on.

hhughes1 · 11-05-2009, 08:08 PM

PS. I ran an 11.99 with the Nexens(275) on the rear!

alqamzi · 11-05-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unbreakable1

how does the grip compare to stock p-zeros even after that abuse?
tia

the grip is very good but they wear out after 6000miles thats good comparing to the pzeros

alqamzi · 11-05-2009, 11:25 PM

i went to discount tires today they got me the wrong tires.i orders michelen pilot sport they brought the pilot sport a/s.i put them on the are bad u dont feel any grip so i took them off and orderd continental sport contact3 i hope they are good...and i will post how they are.

silverlb · 11-05-2009, 11:29 PM

Can you tell us more on your experience with the Invos? I am planning on trying these. Were they with considerable wear? Rain, snow, ice? I am assuming maybe this is why...

11-04-2009, 05:01 AM	#5
MikeS54 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Richmond BC Canada Posts: 318 Drives: C63 AMG	dunlop starspec is a very good tire and very affordable Khumo XS as well if you are looking for more forgiving tires on the track then maybe some PS2 or RE11R __________________ 07 E92 328i (SOLD) 07 Z4M Roadster (SOLD) 09 STI (SOLD) 09 C63

11-04-2009, 06:17 AM	#9
MikeS54 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Richmond BC Canada Posts: 318 Drives: C63 AMG	hydroplane is very normal when you are almost out of tread on a rainy day However having low tread on a warm dry day will give you amazing grip. My sugguestion is go for dunlop starspec, it will probably wear a bit slower than Pzero and hook up just as good. Also very reasonable traction in the rain. A lot cheaper than Pzero though. __________________ 07 E92 328i (SOLD) 07 Z4M Roadster (SOLD) 09 STI (SOLD) 09 C63

11-05-2009, 12:00 AM	#13
hhughes1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 480 Drives: 2009 C63 Red w/ Sahara Beige	Read this: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests I have the Dunlops on and I am beyond impressed. I don't know about Rocky Mountain winters though. __________________ __________________________________________________ ________________________________________ Life throws lots of curves...good thing there is an apex in every one of them! 2009 C63 Mars Red [MHP Long Tubes & Kleemann Tune(11.99/117.49) 44rwhp ago] 2010 GLK63(JK) Mars Red (of course) 2008 HD Screamin Eagle Springer (not Mars Red) Specialized Tarmac SL(all cf and exotic alloys!)

11-05-2009, 02:53 AM	#17
bushburninc63 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 481 Drives: 2009 c63	my friend is ordering me a set 265/35/18's of the nexen n3000 and i'm putting on this Sat. It's nice to have a friend who owns a tire shop. i'm at 8k and my rear tires are done. __________________

11-05-2009, 08:07 PM	#21
hhughes1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 480 Drives: 2009 C63 Red w/ Sahara Beige	I had N3000's on the rear and they are now in the garage like new. Got the Dunlops (4) for the track ( 3 events in 4 months) and when they wear out the Nexen's will go back on. __________________ __________________________________________________ ________________________________________ Life throws lots of curves...good thing there is an apex in every one of them! 2009 C63 Mars Red [MHP Long Tubes & Kleemann Tune(11.99/117.49) 44rwhp ago] 2010 GLK63(JK) Mars Red (of course) 2008 HD Screamin Eagle Springer (not Mars Red) Specialized Tarmac SL(all cf and exotic alloys!)

11-04-2009, 12:49 AM	#2
alqamzi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: denver,co Posts: 47 Drives: 2009 c63	and i forgot to mention that i live in denver,co

11-04-2009, 03:45 AM	#3
NS_C63 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 45 Drives: 2008 C63 AMG	18" or 19" ? I am currently running 265/30/19 Pirelli P-Zero Corsa on the rear. The best tyre I used thus far.

11-04-2009, 02:17 PM	#11
Jae Duk Super Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Palos Verdes/La Jolla Posts: 566 Drives: '09 C63	Nothing will increase tire life if you have a lead foot

11-04-2009, 10:23 PM	#12
Mr. Happy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 111 Drives: 2009 C63 AMG - Kleemann K1	Or try the Goodyear F1 Asymmetric, slightly better tread life and still acceptable performance. You can look at this previous thread: Alternatives to PZeros

11-05-2009, 08:46 AM	#19
alqamzi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: denver,co Posts: 47 Drives: 2009 c63	i went to discount tires today and the sales man there told me the dunlops needs 1 week until they get here so i bought the michelin pilot sport and they will be here tom i will install them and post how they are. thanks guys for the help

11-05-2009, 08:08 PM	#22
hhughes1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 480 Drives: 2009 C63 Red w/ Sahara Beige	PS. I ran an 11.99 with the Nexens(275) on the rear! __________________ __________________________________________________ ________________________________________ Life throws lots of curves...good thing there is an apex in every one of them! 2009 C63 Mars Red [MHP Long Tubes & Kleemann Tune(11.99/117.49) 44rwhp ago] 2010 GLK63(JK) Mars Red (of course) 2008 HD Screamin Eagle Springer (not Mars Red) Specialized Tarmac SL(all cf and exotic alloys!)

11-05-2009, 11:25 PM	#24
alqamzi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: denver,co Posts: 47 Drives: 2009 c63	i went to discount tires today they got me the wrong tires.i orders michelen pilot sport they brought the pilot sport a/s.i put them on the are bad u dont feel any grip so i took them off and orderd continental sport contact3 i hope they are good...and i will post how they are. Last edited by alqamzi; 11-05-2009 at 11:37 PM.

11-05-2009, 11:29 PM	#25
silverlb Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 17 Drives: C63	Can you tell us more on your experience with the Invos? I am planning on trying these. Were they with considerable wear? Rain, snow, ice? I am assuming maybe this is why...

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