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My 250 C W205 is fitted with Goodyear Efficient Grip tyres. I'm getting a constant droning/booming/ hum that varies slightly with road surfaces. The noise is only really audible from the driver's seat. The MB dealer reckons that it just road noise as they've checked wheel bearings, drive shafts...

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I'm thinking of swopping my "ordinary" steering wheel for an AMG leather steering wheel as I'm thinking it might have better grip? I have limited grip. Well no finger movement as I broke my neck so use the flat of my hand to turn the wheel. Any thoughts on whether this would be an...

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8 x Good Year Ultra Grip 8 225 55 16 95h winter tyres: 4 are 6-7mm tread = £75 each 4 are new = £80 each RRP: £120~ EACH Will give discount for bulk buys etc, based in Cardiff, can drive to meet etc if close Dan 07415049382

The 245/45 R17 95W (summer) tyres on my W212 will require replacement in the next 2,000 miles or so. It's currently on Pirelli Cinturato P7's which grip and handle OK in both the wet and the dry, but haven't excelled in life terms and are quite noisy - a W212 Achilles heel. While they've...

Hi Recently traded my ML for a C Class Estate & driving in the snow was never really a problem. However, after waking up to a few inches of snow & taking the C Class out its become apparent that my new car is useless in the snow. Any good tips on improving grip? Cheers Wayne

Has anyone else noticed any oddities in the new tyre rating system? Below is an example of one tyre size and the 'same' Michelin Energy Saver tyre yet with different fuel efficiency and wet grip ratings. It's especially interesting to see how the last tyre is E rated for fuel efficiency but the...

So quick grip question for you wise folk. My g has Bridgestone somethingorothers on it (road biased not aggressively off-road tread pattern). in the cold and wet they offer bu##er all grip when cornering with, ahem, enthusiasm. Should I expect this with all so called off road tyres as presumably...

Thought this was interesting, apologies if it's been posted elsewhere: New label system to help you compare tyres

Winter Tyre Grip Spray Anti-slip 250ml Aerosol [SB-CPSSWG250] - £4.99 - Wilco Direct - Car Parts and Accessories - Car parts and Car Accessories, for cleaning your car, reparing your vehicle, or adding in car entertainment what ever next?.......driver skill in a bottle....oh no, we have that...

I had my car for over 2 years now and have always had an issue with my tyres in the wet, so I thought I'd ask if anyone else has had similar issues! The tyres are Michelin eco tyres (I foget the exact name), standard fit on my 2009 C250d. They are good in the dry, but damp, greasy or wet...

Hi. My 2002 Vito 108cdi (ex-Traveliner, now dayvan conversion) seems to be in possession of a braking system that can only be described as terrifyingly inadequate. The brake pedal requires a very firm right foot, and, even on dry roads, slows to a leisurely stop at best. On wet roads, there is...

For sale, please see ebay advert for details. Canon EOS 400D, 2 lenses, grip, remote, 7 batts, 4 chgs on eBay, also, Digital Cameras, Photography (end time 08-Jun-09 14:10:39 BST) Would be happy to negotiate a price for a forum member. -simon

Following the aquisition of my new AMG wheels, i have had a few occurances recently where the back wheels have lost grip etc. The alloys came already with tyres (if some of you remember me asking about them). I just had the plain 16" wheels with Avons ZZR on previously, and the grip was fine. I...

Hello all, I have for sale a set of barely used 4x Goodyear Ultra Grip 7 winter tyres. Dimensions are 205/60R15 91H. Tyres have covered less than 5000 miles. The DOT marking is either 3406 or 3506 and the thread left is: - 7.4mm - 7.4mm - 7.6mm - 7.6mm I will let them go to any...

After a lot of scratching around eventually settled on these as they had good reports all round. Picked up some second hand W211 OEM alloys, had them refurbished and all fitted up. Decided to fit them on Saturday evening as weather is getting a bit on the cool side. Roads round my way do not...