[W126 Coupe] bigger tires

[Robert Karl Stonjek]

I was thinking Dunlop SP9000 or the newer Dunlop replacement, SP Sport Maxx, until I happened upon this site which rates tyres by user's reports.  http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=MP

And the Goodyear actually looks special:-
  

Excellent in the dry, stunning in the wet!!

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
235/40/18 Front
265/35/18 Rear

I did have a problem with radial pull when they were first fitted - if the steering pulls to one side or the other get the tyres replaced immediately - new tyres sometimes do that.  The current tyres don't pull at any speed.

Robert





Hi gang,

I'm looking for a new set of shoes for the SEC.  I have the staggered 18" setup and have run Dunlop SP9000's in the past and was very happy with them.  To try and save some money, I tried the Kumho Ecsta's and hate them - they stink in the cold and wet in my opinion.  So, I'm looking to see what everyone else running the larger wheel setup is using for tires, how much they paid, how happy they are, etc.  I want something that will grip well in cold and rain since I'm in the Northeast part of the country where in November the ground is quite cold.  With the Kumho's the rear end slides around at that time of year, and rain isn't much better (even when tires were brand new!).  Even almost bald, the SP9000's gripped well in all conditions.  Before I just go buy the again, thought I'd see if there were any recommendations...

Thanks!

Markus Meyer
mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com
www.meyerprobateproperties.com
Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
484-919-9762


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