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  1. F

    Tyre choice

    Hi, my first post. I have just bought a CLK 55 AMG. It has 265-30x 19 rear tyres. Just put new Continentals on, and they don't feel safe in the wet. Should I go for 18" wheels with deeper tyres? Which tyres would be better in the wet ?
  2. C

    worn rear tyre

    I have a e320 cdi w211 and 3 month ago fitted 4 new tyres to the car. While putting it the car baby seat I happened to look down and notice the n/s/r tyre down the the canvass on the outer edge of the tyre. Rest of the tyre is like new. All the other tyres are wearing normal. I'm unsure the...
  3. E

    '94 R129 wheels and tyre sizes

    Firstly, I apologise for the lack of exact detail, but would/should a set of 16 in. alloys off a 2008 C-class (saloon, diesel, 2.0 or 2.2 engine - she thinks..; they also fit a 2010 E-Class) with 225/55/16 tyres fit a 1994 R129? I'm looking for something to use pro tem while I mull over what to...
  4. W

    Mains Powered Tyre Inflator

    I'm looking for a good mains powered tyre inflator, I'd love something that works as well as the compressors on a garage forecourt but that may be asking too much but do want something that's quite quick and with a bit more muscle than the 12v cigarette lighter ones. Does anyone happen to...
  5. D

    Tyre pressure

    Hi guys I know this has probably been done loads but the search option is not working on my phone and I have just returned to my car and all the tyres are down to 2.5 bar. I have a 2012 coupe with the 19" black multi spoke alloys! My question is what pressure should they be for normal driving...
  6. Venomous

    Tyre Choices - Completely Confused & Frustrated...

    My rear tyres - 255 35 R18's are now down to 4mm of tread depth, they're a fairly cheap brand that came with the car when I bought it in March. With the bad weather this week, there were two near incidents of the back end breaking away. My daily commute is 110 miles round trip - Derby -...
  7. edstrom76

    Becker unit, S204 boot liner and ContiSport tyre for sale

    Just chopped my S204 in for a new chariot and these are surplus bits. Listed on Shpock under user name edstrom76. http://shpock.com/en/used/Continental-ContiSport-Contact-5-Tyre/Leicestershire-LE12-Belton/?lft=...
  8. M

    Tyre size/load rating basic question!

    Forgive me for what may be a stupid question re tyre size/load rating. I have a 2006 C180 Kompressor 1.8engine, and need new tyres. My current tyres I've had on the car since I got a year ago are Pirelli - back 205/55 R16 91V, front 205/55 R16 91H M+S. When I try to order tyres online though...
  9. The Boss

    w212 Tyre size

    gents.. hope all is well So finally i have my original Brabus alloys in final discussions.. and maybe i will have them within a month.. fingers crossed FACTS.. the front alloys are 19x8.5 the correct tyre size is 245/35 my QUESTION.. regarding tyres, putting all other aspects...
  10. E

    '04 E class Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

    My '04 E55 estate is fitted with TPMS. It doesn't work, partly because there is only a sensor/transmitter on one wheel; the other three wheels have ordinary rubber valves fitted. HOWEVER... There are two possible types of system which could be fitted to the car, and even Terry at Wayne Gates...
  11. grober

    Auto express allweather tyre test 2015

    latest 2015 results All-season tyres test 2015: top all-weather tyres tested | Auto Express
  12. J

    w123 tyre size

    Slightly confused….. I am looking at replacing all 4 tyres. My 230E (123.223) currently is currently fitted with 195/70/14. The link here http://mb.bolinko.org/wis/w123/CD02/Chassis/40-100.pdf explains that the original set up was 175 R14 88 S or 88H (not sure what the 88 S/88H means) I...
  13. B

    Tyre tread depth issue when buying just one tyre

    Hi I'm hoping someone here can give me some advice. I replaced 2 rear tyres last month on my W212 sport. Then 2 days ago I got a screw in one of them close to the edge so had to buy another! I also have a slow puncture on the near-side front which is leaking air in 3 places so I don't want...
  14. M

    Tyre Opinions?

    Shortly will be needing to put a couple of new boots on my rear wheels and wondered what folk's thoughts were on replacements. Car Spec: W219 CLS 320 Alloys 18" AMG V 22 Spoke Current tyres Pirelli P Zero Rosso 385/35/R18 I have been looking at GOODYEAR EAGLE F1...
  15. K

    C63 Winter tyre and alloys

    Hi guys, I was wondering if someone could help me with a query I have. I have a set of winter tyres and wheels that I had fitted on my previous car (BMW M135i) and was wondering whether I can fit it on the C63? I don't know much about wheels but I'm guessing it won't fit but just wanted to...
  16. D

    s211 rear tyre fitting

    On another vehicle I have with air suspension I have to lock the suspension when the car is jacked up to prevent the suspension getting confused and trying to find the floor. Is this the same for the e class and if so how do I do it? Thanks
  17. L

    Tyre wear

    after buying a e class e250 from an approved used Mercedes dealership I noticed tyre wear on the outside edge of the front near side tyre, when questioning as to why this has occurred the service managers response was and I quote " this is normal wear and is caused by the steering camber and...
  18. D

    Good tyre place around the end of the M4?

    Can anyone recommend one? London end not west wales. Thanks
  19. grober

    Rosberg suffers Major Tyre Failure

    Rosberg suffers Major Tyre Failure DETAILS AND VIDEO HERE BBC Sport - Belgian GP practice: Nico Rosberg suffers dramatic tyre failure
  20. Mrhanky

    E55K inside tyre wear

    I have excessive inside tyre wear on all four of my tyres. The rears of course are worse than the fronts. Allignment check was done three months ago and checked again today, everything is within tolerance. The current tyres are Rainsport 3's and have been amazing. However, if that amazing...
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