Help me pick a tire for my E430!!

[E430tuner]

I am debating between the following 4. I am looking for a tire that will be quiet, handle well, and give good mileage out of a set. Some told me that with pilots i might only 15 or 20k and that I would hear alot of road noise? Is that true? http://www.costco.com/Tires/Product....ed=H&Width=215 http://www.costco.com/Tires/Product....ed=V&Width=215 http://www.costco.com/Tires/Product....ed=H&Width=215 http://www.costco.com/Tires/Product....ed=H&Width=215

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[lexrex]

Out of those, I'd get the Michelin MXV4+ H-rated. Stay away from the Pilot HX MXM4. It's junk.

But I suggest that you get the Bridgestone Turanza LS-H or Continental ContiProContact instead. Both of those tires are better than the Michelins, and they're much cheaper (at least a Tire Rack).

Check the Tire Rack website and read their surveys for grand touring all-season tires.

Here is a road test comparing the Michelin MXV4, Bridgestone Truanza LS-H and the Continental ContiProContact:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...ontiProContact

[Mister Brenton]

For winter driving (light snow), I use a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. Best tire I've had so far in all three categories you mention.

[lexrex]

What kind of tread life did you get out of your Pilot Sport A/S? My Pirelli PZero Nero M/S have about 7,000 miles and the rears are more than halfway worn. (I have all wheel drive, so no smokey burnouts either!)

[Mister Brenton]

Originally Posted by lexrex

What kind of tread life did you get out of your Pilot Sport A/S? My Pirelli PZero Nero M/S have about 7,000 miles and the rears are more than halfway worn. (I have all wheel drive, so no smokey burnouts either!)

I still have them on with around 10k miles, with estimated tread left around 65% useable tread, so we can extrapolate from there. Quietest set I've ever had (so far).

[Musikmann]

Originally Posted by E430tuner

I am debating between the following 4. I am looking for a tire that will be quiet, handle well, and give good mileage out of a set. Some told me that with pilots i might only 15 or 20k and that I would hear alot of road noise? Is that true?

I happen to like Goodyear products. The local company owned store recommended their Goodyear Assurance P215/55R16 91H. They offer 2 different tread patterns, and I chose the "comfort tread". The other one looks more aggressive, but they had trouble finding 4 in my size.

I haven't had them on long, about 1500 miles, but I really like these. They are quiet, and handle well on wet and dry roads.

Lastly, Daimler used to recommend a certain Goodyear tire for my year, some type of no longer available Eagle; they DO still make the Eagle line though. I think those are probably worth a look too; I've never had them on the Benz, but my Camry/Eagle GT HR combo has been nice.

Hope this helps,

Musikmann

[KADE]

I like the Pilot Exalto A/S great tire---check out the specs on tirerack,against the others just copy and paste the link>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....num=345HR7EXAS

[lexrex]

That Exalto looks like a nice tire. And Discount Tire sells it too, so you can probably get a good deal on it locally. I had planned to replace my Pirellis with it when they wear out...but then Tire Rack started selling the ContiProContact. We'll see...

[no_clue]

been through W124C and now W210

I somehow found Michelin last forever, nope, not exactly in the good way. Rubber seems to lose its traction after one year, even though they looks no-wear.

Conti just seems to wear out so fast, but maintain good traction on my previous W124C

Yes, I also been through Pirelli, they are great in dry pavement, but slippery sucker in the snow.

Feb 2005, before the snow storm, I ordered set of Kumho ECSTA ASX 93W, figure I just going to use it for the winter. (hell, it was only $65 a pieces for all season performance)

Out of surprise, I still have them on my E420 and I ditched the Pirelli.

[MB AMG]

I have Continental's (ContiTouringContact) and they have proven to be good tires. The only thing I hate about them is the sidewall wears down after 1 hard turn. These tires are suited to my dad's driving style, not mine.