Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
OK Don wrote: Check to see if they're 'out of round' -- can't balance that out. Yeah... definitely going to check on that. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I was ordering some new tires for the ex Kaleb/Dr Dan/Kaleb/John/Gene/now Kaleb again 190D and usually look at Kumho;s, but in the size for that car these General Altimax tires had better ratings, longer warranty, and were a little cheaper so I ordered them. Altimax HP? Blow them up to 51psi if the ride is too soft. Altimax RT are usually rated for 44psi. They've got nifty alignment indicators at the edges of the tread. Take a look at them every time you fill up with gas and see if all the little marks wear off at the same time. I just remembered to check mine at 2200 miles, the shallow alignment marks are all gone and the deep ones are all still there, so I missed the first indication. http://www.generaltire.com/technology/VAI.php ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
I have the RT's. Didnt know about the alignment indicators. Thats cool. So you have them, how do you like them? Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I was ordering some new tires for the ex Kaleb/Dr Dan/Kaleb/John/Gene/now Kaleb again 190D and usually look at Kumho;s, but in the size for that car these General Altimax tires had better ratings, longer warranty, and were a little cheaper so I ordered them. Altimax HP? Blow them up to 51psi if the ride is too soft. Altimax RT are usually rated for 44psi. They've got nifty alignment indicators at the edges of the tread. Take a look at them every time you fill up with gas and see if all the little marks wear off at the same time. I just remembered to check mine at 2200 miles, the shallow alignment marks are all gone and the deep ones are all still there, so I missed the first indication. http://www.generaltire.com/technology/VAI.php ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have the RT's. Didnt know about the alignment indicators. Thats cool. So you have them, how do you like them? I've got the HPs. Stick much better than the crap that was on the car, but rolling resistance went up with the new tires. I don't know if it's from the new tires not being worn thin like the old ones or if the inner cushion rubber raises rolling resistance. As long as I keep pressure over 40psi the car rolls OK, but rides a bit harsh. There was a $50 Visa gift card rebate this summer, so after rebate I paid about $45 each plus shipping. Can't beat that for H-rated 15 tires. Some of the reviews I read seemed to think the RTs got a little hard and lost grip in really cold weather, so I paid an extra $4 per tire (and gave up some treadwear rating) for the HPs. I have not made the tires howl or complain since I got the HPs, and I've done some pretty hard cornering. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I was ordering some new tires for the ex Kaleb/Dr Dan/Kaleb/John/Gene/now Kaleb again 190D and usually look at Kumho;s, but in the size for that car these General Altimax tires had better ratings, longer warranty, and were a little cheaper so I ordered them. I just put those on my CDI... they ride really nice except the *$# tire shop can't balance them right. Going back for try #3 once I get back in the state. If they can't get it right after that going to ask for some money back or figure out if it's a bad tire. They've got nifty alignment indicators at the edges of the tread. Take a look at them every time you fill up with gas and see if all the little marks wear off at the same time. I just remembered to check mine at 2200 miles, the shallow alignment marks are all gone and the deep ones are all still there, so I missed the first indication. http://www.generaltire.com/technology/VAI.php Sweet! Thanks for the tip. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
Mitch Haley wrote: I've got the HPs. Stick much better than the crap that was on the car, but rolling resistance went up with the new tires. I don't know if it's from the new tires not being worn thin like the old ones or if the inner cushion rubber raises rolling resistance. As long as I keep pressure over 40psi the car rolls OK, but rides a bit harsh. I need to check the PSI in mine, but I haven't really noticed a large MPG drop on the highway. Maybe ~1mpg at most. My city mpg is horrible since it's mostly short trips... so can't really tell. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
what do you have them installed on? Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have the RT's. Didnt know about the alignment indicators. Thats cool. So you have them, how do you like them? I've got the HPs. Stick much better than the crap that was on the car, but rolling resistance went up with the new tires. I don't know if it's from the new tires not being worn thin like the old ones or if the inner cushion rubber raises rolling resistance. As long as I keep pressure over 40psi the car rolls OK, but rides a bit harsh. There was a $50 Visa gift card rebate this summer, so after rebate I paid about $45 each plus shipping. Can't beat that for H-rated 15 tires. Some of the reviews I read seemed to think the RTs got a little hard and lost grip in really cold weather, so I paid an extra $4 per tire (and gave up some treadwear rating) for the HPs. I have not made the tires howl or complain since I got the HPs, and I've done some pretty hard cornering. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
I used my bubble balancer on mine, smooth up to about 70, think as fast as I got up to. Probably fine for older cars but a new one like yours probably needs to be spin balanced. John Robbins wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I was ordering some new tires for the ex Kaleb/Dr Dan/Kaleb/John/Gene/now Kaleb again 190D and usually look at Kumho;s, but in the size for that car these General Altimax tires had better ratings, longer warranty, and were a little cheaper so I ordered them. I just put those on my CDI... they ride really nice except the *$# tire shop can't balance them right. Going back for try #3 once I get back in the state. If they can't get it right after that going to ask for some money back or figure out if it's a bad tire. They've got nifty alignment indicators at the edges of the tread. Take a look at them every time you fill up with gas and see if all the little marks wear off at the same time. I just remembered to check mine at 2200 miles, the shallow alignment marks are all gone and the deep ones are all still there, so I missed the first indication. http://www.generaltire.com/technology/VAI.php Sweet! Thanks for the tip. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I used my bubble balancer on mine, smooth up to about 70, think as fast as I got up to. Probably fine for older cars but a new one like yours probably needs to be spin balanced. I don't have the tools to do it myself, nor do I particularly want to... Although it would be nice to have balanced tires at the moment. These tires start acting funny somewhere above 45mph. At higher speeds (80+ mph) they smooth out, but they certainly aren't as smooth as the old ones. Those were smooth all the way up to the speed limiter... and I'm going to pester the tire place till these new tires are. Or get new ones from Tirerack. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: what do you have them installed on? 1997 Olds underAchieva, 2.4L twincam. I put a muffler and the tires on within a week of each other, seemed to drop a mpg or two. I did a roll test from the top of the freeway ramp about 3/4 mile from town, at 32psi I dropped from 50 mph at the top to 37 mph at the city limits with the old tires, with the Altimax I was doing 33-34. With the Altimax at 42, it's still rolling 37-38 at the city limits. Never again got quite the same mpg as the first couple of weeks I owned the car, I think replacing the muffler with the fist sized hole in it cost me mileage. Should have saved my money and had a straight pipe made for it instead of buying a custom fit Walker muffler. (factory muffler was $400, Walker was $80, straight pipe would have been $20) Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D Tires
Check to see if they're 'out of round' -- can't balance that out. I don't have the tools to do it myself, nor do I particularly want to... Although it would be nice to have balanced tires at the moment. These tires start acting funny somewhere above 45mph. At higher speeds (80+ mph) they smooth out, but they certainly aren't as smooth as the old ones. Those were smooth all the way up to the speed limiter... and I'm going to pester the tire place till these new tires are. Or get new ones from Tirerack. John -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
to Tom Savage, who spent three hours out of his Sunday morning helping me diagnose what exactly was wrong. Hey, no problem. Always glad help a lister, especially when stuck in such an unpleasant situation. Equally glad to show them around the Kemp Auto Museum sometime... ;) Tom a bit behind on my mail ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net - Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. - Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Nov 25 16:23:41 2005 Received: from imo-d02.mx.aol.com ([205.188.157.34]) by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EfgMO-0002yl-Kq for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 25 Nov 2005 16:23:41 + Received: from [EMAIL PROTECTED] by imo-d02.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v38_r6.3.) id r.e9.13733d6a (22683); Fri, 25 Nov 2005 11:23:24 -0500 (EST) Received: from mblkn-m03 (mblkn-m03.mblk.aol.com [64.12.170.67]) by air-in04.mx.aol.com (v107.13) with ESMTP id MAILININ44-589b43873a7b1aa; Fri, 25 Nov 2005 11:23:23 -0500 Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 11:23:23 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from 71.113.141.166 by mblkn-m03.sysops.aol.com (64.12.170.67) with HTTP (WebMailUI); Fri, 25 Nov 2005 11:23:23 -0500 X-MB-Message-Source: WebUI X-MB-Message-Type: User In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Netscape WebMail 15106 MIME-Version: 1.0 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-AOL-IP: 64.12.170.67 X-Spam-Flag: NO X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D tires X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 16:23:41 - if you live near a Sears auto center they have them too, at least the one near me does. 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Karl Wittnebel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 01:39:56 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D tires I live in DC and a local shop here (Radial Tire) suggested Toyo tires for my '85 300TD. I wanted an H-rated tire (more sidewall plies) and they set me up with the best tires I have had on the car - great wet/dry traction, decent in snow, not too much road noise, and a great price. I have put about 15K mi on them and they are wearing fine despite my aggressive cornering habits. If you have a Toyo dealer nearby I would highly recommend you check them out; I can get the model number of my tires if you would like. Rgds, Karl in DC Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure if they're the same model you're referring to, Harry, but I have Continential Touring Sport Contacts on my 124 and while they corner nicely and are quiet on the freeway, they wear like crap. They've got less than 10,000 miles on them and the tread looks half gone, which I find unacceptable, even considering that I do, as BMW owner's manuals used to put it, drive in a spirited manner. On 9/14/05, Harry M.) wrote: The Dunlop SP60 is a good choice as well as the Continental Conti-Sport Alex Chamberlain '87 300D ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net - Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. - Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
The chances are using a cheap tire may just be defeating the whole purpose. Might have to resort to finding a decent HR or maybe VR rated tire. Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My overall experience with tires on my Mercedes 300SDL is that anything short of H rated Michelins wear like crap. This includes the Continental Touring Sport Contacts. I'm an aggressive driver and I scrub the tread off the inside outside edges of my tires. Others, including my oldest Son, can get great mileage out of just about anything. My Porsche is another story. I can run several brands with no apparent problem, probably because its a much lighter car. Same with my Infinity J30. I'm running cheap S rated tires on it and they are wearing as well as the the ones on the Porsche. It all depends on the car and your driving style. I've owned 15 Mercedes to date and they've all chewed up tires. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry M.) Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:09 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D tires Alex, I've had good luck with the ones on my Benz but I have heard a few comments regarding how they wear. Guess it just depends on the vehicle and how a person drives. I'm a bit of a agressive driver, but again sometimes you have to factor in the vehicle and suspension which makes a difference on how the tire wears. Mercedes uses Continental tires on alot of their cars so I'm surprized their after market tires don't wear as well Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure if they're the same model you're referring to, Harry, but I have Continential Touring Sport Contacts on my 124 and while they corner nicely and are quiet on the freeway, they wear like crap. They've got less than 10,000 miles on them and the tread looks half gone, which I find unacceptable, even considering that I do, as BMW owner's manuals used to put it, drive in a spirited manner. On 9/14/05, Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Dunlop SP60 is a good choice as well as the Continental Conti-Sport Alex Chamberlain '87 300D ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
Ron, I put a pair of KH16's on our Passat and they've been fine. MIght be a bit more crisp on turn-in than the Kumho HP4 Ecstas they've replaced. The KH16s have about 6k on them. Do well in rain, but can't report on snow yet. The HP4's were decent for an all-season tire. Tony Wirtel On 9/13/05, Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My son has taken over my wife's 85 190D 2.5 Euro and taken it off to college. It's in need of new tires. Currently, I have on it Nokian NRWs which have been excellent, but replacing them would be quite expensive and probably overkill for his needs (which are to drive 15 miles 4 days a week, to work, occasionally in snow--in Michigan. And, I suppose, picking up girls or whatever). Looking at Tire Rack, the best deal may be the Kumho Solus KH16. Anyone have experience with them? Any other suggestions for a good but cheap all-weather tire? Thanks, Ron Dwelle
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
The Dunlop SP60 is a good choice as well as the Continental Conti-Sport Tony Wirtel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ron, I put a pair of KH16's on our Passat and they've been fine. MIght be a bit more crisp on turn-in than the Kumho HP4 Ecstas they've replaced. The KH16s have about 6k on them. Do well in rain, but can't report on snow yet. The HP4's were decent for an all-season tire. Tony Wirtel On 9/13/05, Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My son has taken over my wife's 85 190D 2.5 Euro and taken it off to college. It's in need of new tires. Currently, I have on it Nokian NRWs which have been excellent, but replacing them would be quite expensive and probably overkill for his needs (which are to drive 15 miles 4 days a week, to work, occasionally in snow--in Michigan. And, I suppose, picking up girls or whatever). Looking at Tire Rack, the best deal may be the Kumho Solus KH16. Anyone have experience with them? Any other suggestions for a good but cheap all-weather tire? Thanks, Ron Dwelle -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
Not sure if they're the same model you're referring to, Harry, but I have Continential Touring Sport Contacts on my 124 and while they corner nicely and are quiet on the freeway, they wear like crap. They've got less than 10,000 miles on them and the tread looks half gone, which I find unacceptable, even considering that I do, as BMW owner's manuals used to put it, drive in a spirited manner. On 9/14/05, Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Dunlop SP60 is a good choice as well as the Continental Conti-Sport Alex Chamberlain '87 300D
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
Alex, I've had good luck with the ones on my Benz but I have heard a few comments regarding how they wear. Guess it just depends on the vehicle and how a person drives. I'm a bit of a agressive driver, but again sometimes you have to factor in the vehicle and suspension which makes a difference on how the tire wears. Mercedes uses Continental tires on alot of their cars so I'm surprized their after market tires don't wear as well Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure if they're the same model you're referring to, Harry, but I have Continential Touring Sport Contacts on my 124 and while they corner nicely and are quiet on the freeway, they wear like crap. They've got less than 10,000 miles on them and the tread looks half gone, which I find unacceptable, even considering that I do, as BMW owner's manuals used to put it, drive in a spirited manner. On 9/14/05, Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Dunlop SP60 is a good choice as well as the Continental Conti-Sport Alex Chamberlain '87 300D ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
My overall experience with tires on my Mercedes 300SDL is that anything short of H rated Michelins wear like crap. This includes the Continental Touring Sport Contacts. I'm an aggressive driver and I scrub the tread off the inside outside edges of my tires. Others, including my oldest Son, can get great mileage out of just about anything. My Porsche is another story. I can run several brands with no apparent problem, probably because its a much lighter car. Same with my Infinity J30. I'm running cheap S rated tires on it and they are wearing as well as the the ones on the Porsche. It all depends on the car and your driving style. I've owned 15 Mercedes to date and they've all chewed up tires. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry M.) Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:09 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D tires Alex, I've had good luck with the ones on my Benz but I have heard a few comments regarding how they wear. Guess it just depends on the vehicle and how a person drives. I'm a bit of a agressive driver, but again sometimes you have to factor in the vehicle and suspension which makes a difference on how the tire wears. Mercedes uses Continental tires on alot of their cars so I'm surprized their after market tires don't wear as well Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure if they're the same model you're referring to, Harry, but I have Continential Touring Sport Contacts on my 124 and while they corner nicely and are quiet on the freeway, they wear like crap. They've got less than 10,000 miles on them and the tread looks half gone, which I find unacceptable, even considering that I do, as BMW owner's manuals used to put it, drive in a spirited manner. On 9/14/05, Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Dunlop SP60 is a good choice as well as the Continental Conti-Sport Alex Chamberlain '87 300D ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
Tom Hargrave wrote: I'm an aggressive driver and I scrub the tread off the inside outside edges of my tires. Then why not increase tire pressure so the wear is more even across the tire?
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
A already run at max tire pressure. The issue is twofold. Mercedes are very heavy cars and if you look at the steering geometry, you'll note that the front tires lean over when you turn. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 5:26 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D tires Tom Hargrave wrote: I'm an aggressive driver and I scrub the tread off the inside outside edges of my tires. Then why not increase tire pressure so the wear is more even across the tire? ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
On Thu, 15 Sep 2005 02:33:37 -0500 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm an aggressive driver and I scrub the tread off the inside outside edges of my tires. Is that scrubbing the tread off or driving them slightly underinflated (I've had to go above the recommended pressures on our 240D/3.0)? Craig
Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
I am running Kumho's on my 300D. I have been extreamly happy with them on we and dry pavement. No snow yet though so I am not sure how they will be on snow. On 9/13/05, Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My son has taken over my wife's 85 190D 2.5 Euro and taken it off to college. It's in need of new tires. Currently, I have on it Nokian NRWs which have been excellent, but replacing them would be quite expensive and probably overkill for his needs (which are to drive 15 miles 4 days a week, to work, occasionally in snow--in Michigan. And, I suppose, picking up girls or whatever). Looking at Tire Rack, the best deal may be the Kumho Solus KH16. Anyone have experience with them? Any other suggestions for a good but cheap all-weather tire? Thanks, Ron Dwelle ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!! Midwest City, Oklahoma
