E220 CDi 16" tyres

[ATMA]

Hi

I need the tyres at the back replacing (225/55R16 95V). Michelin/Dunlop or Conti? What do yo recon?

Any advice will be taken very seriously.

Cheers

 

[daveenty]

Suppose it all comes down to personal preference really.

Got Contis on mine (original spec) and will replace with the same, although still not happy with them in damp/cold conditions like now. Gets a bit scary.
The devil you know?

A lot of write ups on here about Vredenstein Ultracs....may be worth a look at?

 

[Blobcat]

I have had Continental EcoContact CP's on my W210 E320 and was very happy with them. They are no longer available so have fitted Vikings (Protech 500) which were £320 all in, inc Vat, fitting balance etc for 4.
They have been on for a few thousand miles now and appear to be wearing well. These are 'W' rated and are slightly more noisy than the continentals. I have not noticed a change in fuel economy.

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

I'm running Goodyear NCT5 on the front which are giving very good even wear and road holding.

On the rear are Michelin Pilots which are also performing well, certainly grippy but I don't think they will outlive the Goodyears (I reckon the Goodyears are good for 30K miles, normal motoring).

 

[jberks]

I'm running on Federals of all things (245/45/17) and they cope with an E270 very well so an E220 shouldn't be an issue. To be fair, it's doubtful you could tell the difference between one and any other. Just get whatever mid range model your local tyre dealer has on offer when you go in.

 

[ATMA]

Thank you. It is helpful.

 

[Rory]

I'm pretty happy with the Michelin Primacy HP's on the back of my C270CDi Estate. Quieter and more comfortable than the Bridgestone Turanza's that were on originally. Seem fine in the wet, but haven't driven them in cold weather yet. HP's are supposed to last longer than the original Primacy.

Costco seems to be about the best place to get Michelin, if you have membership.

 

[Myros]

I'm still plumping for Barums

made by Continental, and outperform them, and cheaper as well. get the Bravuris though, not the other one.

 

[jberks]

Everyone has their favourite.
The basic rule is, as with most things, there is an optimum price. After that, you start to pay for the name rather than the tyre. Really cheap will wear out quickly and may not grip so well - mid range may not last quite as long as expensive ones but (IMO) they may well still be better value in the longer term.
The wider the gaps between tread, the better the water clearance and so grip in the wet, but also the noisier they are likely to be. The closer the tread, the better the dry grip and the quieter. In other words, all tyres have to be a compromise but err in your preferred direction.
Personally I was quoted £160 ea for the original Bridgestones or £50 for some really nasty tyres or £80 for the Federals. I would have been equally happy with Khumo which are equally well regarded. A bit of an experiment but so far I am happy with the grip which I find equal to the bridgestones, the jury is still out on the wear but look like they will exceed the important 50% of the bridgestones and at the end of the day, I'm still £340 in pocket which will pay for the next set.