I need to replace all 4 tyres on my CLS55.
Decided on either Goodyear F1A2 or Michelin PS3.
Trouble is only PS3 is available with the correct load rating on the rears. F1A2's rears are 97Y instead of 101Y (as set out in manual).
Fronts: 255/40 18 99Y
Goodyear F1 A2 MO 99Y – 71DB, Wet Grip: B
Michelin PS3 MO1 99Y – 71DB, Wet Grip: A
Rears: 285/35 18 101Y
Goodyear F1 A2 97Y – 71DB, Wet Grip: A
Michelin PS3 MO1 101Y – 73DB, Wet Grip: A
In F1A2's favour is a 2DB lower noise level at the rear (of real importance to me as I want as quiet as car as possible to better appreciate the exhaust [my current Conti's SP3 are significant noisier at 74DB front and 76DB rear]). Further, it was released relatively recently, unlike PS3 which has been around for some time.
If F1A2s were available with 101Y at rears, I would definitely choose them.
Difference in actual kgs between 97Y (730kg) and 101Y (825kg) is 95kgs.
Will the ride, front/rear balance and handling of the car be noticeably different as a result of the difference in load rating?
I thought about F1A2s on the front and PS3 on the rears but rejected that as I want the same tyres all round.
Any thoughts, comments or suggestions very welcome.
Decided on either Goodyear F1A2 or Michelin PS3.
Trouble is only PS3 is available with the correct load rating on the rears. F1A2's rears are 97Y instead of 101Y (as set out in manual).
Fronts: 255/40 18 99Y
Goodyear F1 A2 MO 99Y – 71DB, Wet Grip: B
Michelin PS3 MO1 99Y – 71DB, Wet Grip: A
Rears: 285/35 18 101Y
Goodyear F1 A2 97Y – 71DB, Wet Grip: A
Michelin PS3 MO1 101Y – 73DB, Wet Grip: A
In F1A2's favour is a 2DB lower noise level at the rear (of real importance to me as I want as quiet as car as possible to better appreciate the exhaust [my current Conti's SP3 are significant noisier at 74DB front and 76DB rear]). Further, it was released relatively recently, unlike PS3 which has been around for some time.
If F1A2s were available with 101Y at rears, I would definitely choose them.
Difference in actual kgs between 97Y (730kg) and 101Y (825kg) is 95kgs.
Will the ride, front/rear balance and handling of the car be noticeably different as a result of the difference in load rating?
I thought about F1A2s on the front and PS3 on the rears but rejected that as I want the same tyres all round.
Any thoughts, comments or suggestions very welcome.