Which tyres

[tony jr]

Hi

I have an ml270 cdi that is fitted with Continental 4x4 Contact tyres (255/60R17 106H m+s). I will need to replace the rear tyres in the next 3 months and just wanted to know: Should I replace them with like for like or does anyone have another prefered type?

Thanks

 

[Xtractorfan]

If you have had good results and low noise from the contis then go again ..personally Im a big Michelin fan..

 

[clive-cls]

Bridgestone !

Nothing personal but im a fan of the stone

Clive

 

[3146bj]

If you have had good results and low noise from the contis then go again ..personally Im a big Michelin fan..

Personally, I'd go for Michelins. Got them on my Disco and they're good off road and on. Good grip and not too noisy with a reasonably open tread. Not good for mud though, but we haven't had enough rain to see mud for the last 10 years, so no problem - yet!

I am biased though, I've used Michy's since the old XAS came out in '67 and haven't had a dud to date

 

[Mark A]

If you are on a budget, you could consider Kumho. I recently put a set on the wife's ML. £90 per corner fully fitted. No complaints so far.

 

[teddycatkin]

I find Mich a bit overpriced ? we use Goodyears --check out the tyre tests on net
(etyres are goodwhen you do buy)the German tyre tests are a pretty good guide --cheaper you go -more road noise and les performance-but some of these branded with other names are made by the major manufactures and can be very good nowadays as they all have to pass strict tests ? As said before it depends on your budjet.
I think most MPs use Michelins????

 

[JEZ.S320L]

I have Falken tyres (Budget) on the ML and have no complaints whatsoever. I had them fitted over a year ago and have since covered about 8k miles. To date, they show very little wear.

Just a bit of advice - please do NOT consider low-profile (I did - BIG mistake!) They look good, but will have a 50 profile next time.