Coming round to 18months and 10k with my W205 C63 and new tyres will be needed shortly. Tyre wear was a big concern pre ownership however given the car had ~5mm of tread when I bought it used I am pretty happy with that. With 11k on the clock when purchased the tyres were unmatched with ContiSport 3 on the front and Michelin PSS on the back. I havent quite determined an explanation however I am thinking that one of the pairs must have been original which if true then 21k miles is very good. The fronts showed early signs of cracking when I bought it so likely those are the originals.
Anyway am now invariably tyre obsessing. MPS4S only come in 19" flavour which is a mighty shame although maybe this is a reasonable excuse to go up to a 19" wheel - something which I had originally avoided given early reviews persistently mentioned harsh ride which actually isnt something I have found.
The MPSS seems to be the best option but I found them to be quite soft and bouncy on the rear and lacking in feel although admittedly having 4 all round might give better overall benefit.
I am surprised I cannot find any Contis in the right size. Bridgestone reviews arent really great against the competition and Pirellis and Goodyear are suffering from my brand bias to others.
I really would love to entertain some Yoko A052s - they come in the right size but at 260 for a rear thats going to cost 1k and ~400 more than a set of MPSS.
Hankook Ventus Evo 2 are a possible option and coming in at ~450 is in someways attractive.
Any other suggestions I am missing? or any aftermarket or used 19s people recommending?
These Brabus are lovely things Brabus Monoblock F Wheels (Liquid Titanium): Mercedes Benz C63 AMG & C-Class W-S-C 205 | Scuderia Car Parts
Anyway am now invariably tyre obsessing. MPS4S only come in 19" flavour which is a mighty shame although maybe this is a reasonable excuse to go up to a 19" wheel - something which I had originally avoided given early reviews persistently mentioned harsh ride which actually isnt something I have found.
The MPSS seems to be the best option but I found them to be quite soft and bouncy on the rear and lacking in feel although admittedly having 4 all round might give better overall benefit.
I am surprised I cannot find any Contis in the right size. Bridgestone reviews arent really great against the competition and Pirellis and Goodyear are suffering from my brand bias to others.
I really would love to entertain some Yoko A052s - they come in the right size but at 260 for a rear thats going to cost 1k and ~400 more than a set of MPSS.
Hankook Ventus Evo 2 are a possible option and coming in at ~450 is in someways attractive.
Any other suggestions I am missing? or any aftermarket or used 19s people recommending?
These Brabus are lovely things Brabus Monoblock F Wheels (Liquid Titanium): Mercedes Benz C63 AMG & C-Class W-S-C 205 | Scuderia Car Parts