Tire recommendation wanted

JYO · 06-22-2009, 01:01 AM

I'm guessing the Pilot Sports are #1. I love Michelins but they can be priced pretty high.

Is there anything priced better that is also still a solid tire? It is for 2005 CLK55 cab?

Right now I have some Yokohama S-Drives on there (came with the car) and while the amount of tread looks OK I think there is some uneven wear since I get a slight roar on smooth pavement and the frequency is proprtional to the car speed.

To remove this ad, register today or login if you already are registered!

da_guitarist · 06-22-2009, 01:33 AM

I really enjoyed my Toyo T1-R as a good all around tire. The BFG G-force rocks for performance. Note that the BFG profile is a little larger than some mfr's.

lychyrychy · 06-22-2009, 01:53 AM

Try sumitomo HTR-Z III. They grip very well dry and wet, quiet and good treadwear rating.

You can look at reviews on tirerack. Another bang for the buck is general exclaim.

SoCalCLK · 06-22-2009, 11:35 AM

Goodyear Eagle F-1s are pretty good, so are the Toyos.

Chappy · 06-22-2009, 01:24 PM

I've had good luck with PS2s, but they are expensive. I've also run T1Rs, Nitto555 (they were on the monoblocks I bought used), Falken RT615s (track use) and I'm trying some Pirelli Pzero Neros on my W124 wagon.

For the street/highway use, I really like both the T1Rs and PS2s.

ECTurboGSX · 06-22-2009, 01:41 PM

I'm using the General Exclaim UHP's and I've been pretty pleased thus far, enough so that I put their touring tires on my daily. You can read the reviews on TireRack, they are a hell of a bang for the buck.

lychyrychy · 06-22-2009, 01:58 PM

/\ agreed. I'm using General Exclaim right now as well. They grip well and very quiet. I dd my car and I dont always step it to the medal everytime and the tires do the job just fine.

JYO · 06-23-2009, 12:32 PM

great info. i'll read the reviews. i'm not planning on daily driving the CLK although A/C just went out on the E sedan this morning .

Ubergeist · 06-23-2009, 12:55 PM

These new dunlops are superb. Plus they are relatively cheap compared to the PS2's.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=(Y)&minLoad=S

06-22-2009, 01:33 AM	#2
da_guitarist MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,461 Drives: 01 CLK55	I really enjoyed my Toyo T1-R as a good all around tire. The BFG G-force rocks for performance. Note that the BFG profile is a little larger than some mfr's. __________________

06-22-2009, 11:35 AM	#4
SoCalCLK MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,626 Drives: 2004 CLK55 AMG	Goodyear Eagle F-1s are pretty good, so are the Toyos. __________________ W209 CLK55 AMG \| 19" BRABUS Mono VI 2-piece \| BRABUS Suspension \| BRABUS Door pins Sig thanks to Shake!

06-22-2009, 01:24 PM	#5
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,878 Drives: AMG	I've had good luck with PS2s, but they are expensive. I've also run T1Rs, Nitto555 (they were on the monoblocks I bought used), Falken RT615s (track use) and I'm trying some Pirelli Pzero Neros on my W124 wagon. For the street/highway use, I really like both the T1Rs and PS2s. __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

06-22-2009, 01:41 PM	#6
ECTurboGSX Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 262 Drives: 98 C43, 98 Ducati 748	I'm using the General Exclaim UHP's and I've been pretty pleased thus far, enough so that I put their touring tires on my daily. You can read the reviews on TireRack, they are a hell of a bang for the buck. __________________ Eric 98 C43 + Other toys

06-23-2009, 12:55 PM	#9
Ubergeist Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 179 Drives: w208 CLK55	These new dunlops are superb. Plus they are relatively cheap compared to the PS2's. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=(Y)&minLoad=S __________________ 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 Twin K&N's - LET Tune 13.52@105.90 - For Sale -

06-22-2009, 01:53 AM	#3
lychyrychy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 283 Drives: clk55	Try sumitomo HTR-Z III. They grip very well dry and wet, quiet and good treadwear rating. You can look at reviews on tirerack. Another bang for the buck is general exclaim.

06-22-2009, 01:58 PM	#7
lychyrychy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 283 Drives: clk55	/\ agreed. I'm using General Exclaim right now as well. They grip well and very quiet. I dd my car and I dont always step it to the medal everytime and the tires do the job just fine.

06-23-2009, 12:32 PM	#8
JYO Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dallas Posts: 142 Drives: 1999 E 320, 2005 CLK55 Cab	great info. i'll read the reviews. i'm not planning on daily driving the CLK although A/C just went out on the E sedan this morning .

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: