Best Tyres 06 CLK200K?

[Le0]

Hi folks,

Just bought an 06 CLK, needs new tyres, I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation on the best to get?

Currently it has some Kumho ones on:
Front: 225/45R17
Back: 245/40R17


Thanks!

 

[jotter22]

Welcome to the club Le0....
tyres are very personal you need to specify Budget mileage and uses for anyone to help!

Tony.

 

[Le0]

Hi Tony,

Thanks, newbie error i guess!

Budget: £500ish
Mileage: 13,000 a year
Uses: mostly motorway driving

Thanks,
Leo

 

[davidsw]

Falkens were pretty good on my CLK 280

 

[markmifsud]

+1 for Falkens

 

[jotter22]

I had Avon ZV5's on a Volvo T5 and could not fault them! got Hankook V12 EVO'S on the clk and they seem to be ok too.

Tony.

 

[Ted]

I put a set of Pirelli P Zeros on a my clk 200 couple of weeks ago.
Much much better than the budgets that were on in terms of ride quality and noise, but I did feel a bit of a shimmy if I hit a bump on a bend.
Now running at 38/36psi and it seems better.

 

[Will]

For your budget you should be able to get a set of Continentals or maybe some Michelins for a fraction more, both make very good tyres as used by MB from new

 

[Le0]

Thanks all for the input! my brother recommends michellins from Costco, anyone used their fitting before? are they well priced?

 

[killwilly]

I have recently put 2 Nexen on the rear of my CLC, a good price and they appear to be quieter than the Continentals they replaced. Will have to see how they perform.

 

[GP801]

I have had both Continentals and Michelins on the CLK. Of the two my preference is for the Continentals - seem a little quieter. As for fitting I always use the local wheel refurb company (wheelworks). They seem to be the only ones that never damage the alloys. £10 a corner well spent

 

[Will]

Thanks all for the input! my brother recommends michellins from Costco, anyone used their fitting before? are they well priced?

Costco often do deals on tyres, something like 25% off IIRC.

My advice would be to shop around, either locally or from online suppliers allowing for the cost of fitting. Prices on tyres can vary dramatically.

Check mytyres/camskill/blackcircles for a starting point and work from there

 

[rf065]

Thanks all for the input! my brother recommends michellins from Costco, anyone used their fitting before? are they well priced?

I got 4 Michelin Primacy from Costco 6 months ago, to be honest, the previous Falken ZE914's were cheaper and had more grip, I'll be moving back to Falkens when these are worn.

Russ