[W126 Coupe] Best Tires for a 1988 560 SEC

[Mike R.]

And to add some more confusion, I have the 18" Kuhmo's and love them, but I
live in Las Vegas where it doesn't rain and doesn't get cold (which is why I
live there). The Kuhmo's have a reasonably soft sidewall, important with 18"
rims, and stick quite well (on dry pavement). They're round and quiet.

 

Michelins are generally great, renowned for round tires, and last well.

 

YMWV

 

Later,

Mike R.

(702) 494-8056

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On Behalf Of Markus Meyer
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 9:53 AM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Best Tires for a 1988 560 SEC

 


Ron,

That's a tough one. What is your most important criteria, what kind of rims
do you have, any suspension mods? Where do you live, what kind of driver are
you? I had Continentals (don't remember which ones) when I bought the car,
stock wheels/setup and hated them - drove like an old lady car and
fishtailed at the slightest dampness on the road. After lowering the car and
getting 18 inch wheels, I switched to Dunlop sport 9000's and loved them,
any weather (except snow I hear - but wouldn't know this from experience),
but they are only meant to last 20-30K miles. I since switched to Kuhmo's on
several members recommendations and hate them. They don't do well in the
cold, or the rain either for that matter, and won't get them again. I know
others that love Michelins, but they tend to be pricey (if cost matters).

Markus Meyer
484-919-9762 (cell)
http://www.meyerprobateproperties.com/

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From: RSLeeH2O at aol.com [mailto: RSLeeH2O at aol.com]
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:39:10 EDT
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Best Tires for a 1988 560 SEC

Hello,

Just looking for feedback on what everyone considers the best highway tires
for a 1988 560 SEC. 

Thanks
Ron

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