W207 tyre help please

janusrolex99

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Hi guys. I have a 2016 E350 Cab. I bought it from Mercedes as an approved used car. Whilst waiting for it to be delivered they told me they were putting 2 new tyres on it for me. It matched the other 2. The make was Minerva all round the car. I have struggled with these tyres, particularly in the wet. I now learn that they are pretty much a budget tyre (how could MB themselves put them onto a car that I paid them top dollar for!). Anyway, I'd like to know what you guys would reccomend for my car. Would Michelin Pilots be the best. Tyres are staggered. Tia
 

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Its called maximising profit margins.

put your tyre sizes into black-circles for eg and see what tyre characteristics/price rock your boat.

A certain tryre in one size may not have the same characteristics in another size.
 
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Its called maximising profit margins.

put your tyre sizes into black-circles for eg and see what tyre characteristics/price rock your boat.

A certain tryre in one size may not have the same characteristics in another size.
The rear tyres are 255/30/19zr I believe the fronts to be 225/30/19zr
 

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I'd be looking to fit a premium tyre from Goodyear/Michelin/Continental

You can get a review on your choice https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/

Try Asda tyres for a good deal. They deliver to a garage of your choice nearby and the price advertised included balancing tyre disposal, valve, the lot.
 
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How do P Zero's sound for the car please?
 

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The rear tyres are 255/30/19zr I believe the fronts to be 225/30/19zr

I would double check what is ment to be on there all around if they have cut corners with brand then also sizing smaller for a cheaper price might have been the agenda too .
 
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I'm so stupid. It only has 1 of the Minerva things on. The other 3 are P Zero's. The PZ's have a nearly new tread of 7+. So I guess I'll just put another PZ on. Read some really good stuff on the Michelin Pilot S4's.
 

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