SL Tyre choice - for performance ???

[stuart_m]

Hi Everybody,

new (ish) here - but have benefitted from pearls of wisdom herein for a while... On my third Merc (C220 (pet) - CLK 320 still here.... and now an SL) . . .

I would just like to elicit opinions on suitable rubber for an SL (55) - I have read previous threads on the subject - but the focus appears to have been on cost and value for money - neither of which I ignore :!: - but I am curious as to what people think are the best suited boots -> performance-wise <- :?::?::?:

I have only just bought my SL - and it came with what appear to be the three most popular tyres already fitted - one on each corner - and one that isn't actually the right spec - even though its the right size and a popular type... However I knew that when I bought it - and I also knew it would cost me a thousand pounds (ish) to replace the tyres - but it would be nice to invest in something that works well on an SL . . . .

The Mrs has an R32 - and that gets Conti Sports put on it because it feels FAB on them - tried them on the CLK - OK but not great... tried Dunlops... hmmmm - think I'll try something else next . . .

So - the questions is - what works well on an SL for a spirited driver ( ) with half an eye on vfm ???

Thanks in antic.......

S

 

[reflexboy]

Had Pzeros allround on mine, now got Cont SP3s on the rear-Fabbo..had a blast on a recent trip in Scotland. great tyre

 

[orb the Impaler]

I've got Conti SP3s at the moment (MO fitment) which were from Event and were £840 for the lot - 18 inch 255/35 front 285/30 rear (I think).

Not sure if they're better or worse than anything else as they are all I've ever had on the car. The Michelins get good press but are unbelievably expensive and I'm lead to believe no better.