Mercedes E-Class : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

manishk123 · 1st November 2014, 16:59

My 2007 Mercedes E class requires its 2nd tyre replacement. I had put Michelin Primacy LC tyres exactly 3 years and 15000 kms ago but they have worn out quite soon and are troubling me with punctures quite often.

Please suggest which tyre to go for. Not so keen on Michelin this time around because of the early wear.

Thanks.

Sahil · 1st November 2014, 17:19

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Originally Posted by manishk123

My 2007 Mercedes E class requires its 2nd tyre replacement. I had put Michelin Primacy LC tyres exactly 3 years and 15000 kms ago but they have worn out quite soon and are troubling me with punctures quite often.

Please suggest which tyre to go for. Not so keen on Michelin this time around because of the early wear.

Thanks.

I havent been too happy with the LC's too. However there is a newer Michelin 3ST that has good reviews. This would be your best bet

Y@SH · 1st November 2014, 18:52

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Originally Posted by manishk123

Please suggest which tyre to go for. Not so keen on Michelin this time around because of the early wear.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Sahil

I havent been too happy with the LC's too. However there is a newer Michelin 3ST that has good reviews. This would be your best bet

I had changed tyres of my E270 (now sold) I opted for the Goodyear Eagle tyres. I am not sure which one it was exactly but had a V tread pattern. View here.

The tyres provided excellent grip on both dry and wet roads.

manishk123 · 2nd November 2014, 00:45

Thanks I did check out the Goodyear tyres. Looked pretty good. Much cheaper than the Michelins too. I think I'll go with that.

rpunwani · 2nd November 2014, 11:13

You may want to check out the Pirelli Pinturato P7 and the Vredestein tyres.

15000 kms is too less for your tyres to wear out. Make sure you check the manufacturing date stamped on the tyres & ensure that they are not more than 1 year old (ideally < 6 months old) when fitted. Older tyres tend to wear out faster.

GTO · 5th November 2014, 18:23

It's early days yet as I have only 10,000 kms on my Michelin Pilot Sport 3s. They are beautiful tyres....leech-like grip in all conditions. Don't see any premature wear but, like I said, early days yet.

For a premium 6-cylinder car, this tyre would be on the top of my list.

bharatsomany · 10th November 2014, 13:17

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Originally Posted by GTO

It's early days yet as I have only 10,000 kms on my Michelin Pilot Sport 3s. They are beautiful tyres....leech-like grip in all conditions. Don't see any premature wear but, like I said, early days yet.

For a premium 6-cylinder car, this tyre would be on the top of my list.

I second GTO. With a capable car, it is a folly to cheap out on tyres.
Also, worth considering are Yokohama Advan Sport and Pirelli P-Zero.

manishk123 · 3rd June 2015, 18:25

I went with the Michelin 3 ST. Driven around 2000 kms already. Quite happy with them.

sidwadia · 30th April 2017, 21:43

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Originally Posted by manishk123

I went with the Michelin 3 ST. Driven around 2000 kms already. Quite happy with them.

Hi Manish,
I am in the same situation where I need to change the tyres of my E class and would be like to know your experience with Michelin 3ST ?

the current tyre size is 245/40 R18 and the past two tyre changes have lasted about 15k kms only (Continental and Dunlop).

thanks
Sid

manishk123 · 4th May 2017, 15:01

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Originally Posted by sidwadia

Hi Manish,
I am in the same situation where I need to change the tyres of my E class and would be like to know your experience with Michelin 3ST ?

the current tyre size is 245/40 R18 and the past two tyre changes have lasted about 15k kms only (Continental and Dunlop).

thanks
Sid

Hi Sid, The ride and control are both very good with the Michelins. What I noticed is that the road tyre noise is also quite less compared to other tyres. They're pretty soft though so I doubt they will also last more than 15k kms.

Hope this helps.

jayanttalwar · 18th July 2019, 17:52

My Mercedes E250 (2016) needs its rear tires changed, the front tyres were changed a while ago.I have the michelin primacy 3st right now, I am considering the michelin pilot sports 4 and primacy 4 for now. I want to know if the pilot sports 4 will affect the ride quality as my mother uses the car on weekdays I would not want a major change in ride comfort. I found the primacy 3st lacking on curves and bends specially when I push the car.

1st November 2014, 16:59	#1
manishk123 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 541 Thanked: 708 Times View My Garage	Mercedes E-Class : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread My 2007 Mercedes E class requires its 2nd tyre replacement. I had put Michelin Primacy LC tyres exactly 3 years and 15000 kms ago but they have worn out quite soon and are troubling me with punctures quite often. Please suggest which tyre to go for. Not so keen on Michelin this time around because of the early wear. Thanks.
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2nd November 2014, 00:45	#4
manishk123 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 541 Thanked: 708 Times View My Garage	Thanks I did check out the Goodyear tyres. Looked pretty good. Much cheaper than the Michelins too. I think I'll go with that.
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2nd November 2014, 11:13	#5
rpunwani BHPian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mumbai Posts: 548 Thanked: 728 Times	re: Mercedes E-Class : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread You may want to check out the Pirelli Pinturato P7 and the Vredestein tyres. 15000 kms is too less for your tyres to wear out. Make sure you check the manufacturing date stamped on the tyres & ensure that they are not more than 1 year old (ideally < 6 months old) when fitted. Older tyres tend to wear out faster.
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5th November 2014, 18:23	#6
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,490 Thanked: 300,279 Times View My Garage	re: Mercedes E-Class : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread It's early days yet as I have only 10,000 kms on my Michelin Pilot Sport 3s. They are beautiful tyres....leech-like grip in all conditions. Don't see any premature wear but, like I said, early days yet. For a premium 6-cylinder car, this tyre would be on the top of my list.
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3rd June 2015, 18:25	#8
manishk123 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 541 Thanked: 708 Times View My Garage	re: Mercedes E-Class : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread I went with the Michelin 3 ST. Driven around 2000 kms already. Quite happy with them.
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18th July 2019, 17:52	#11
jayanttalwar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Noida Posts: 76 Thanked: 74 Times	Re: Mercedes E-Class : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread My Mercedes E250 (2016) needs its rear tires changed, the front tyres were changed a while ago.I have the michelin primacy 3st right now, I am considering the michelin pilot sports 4 and primacy 4 for now. I want to know if the pilot sports 4 will affect the ride quality as my mother uses the car on weekdays I would not want a major change in ride comfort. I found the primacy 3st lacking on curves and bends specially when I push the car.
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