Feedback on Tyres

[PearlJam]

I am replacing my rear tyres soon.

My car came with Continental tyres and I have recently replaced the front with Continental ContiSportsContact5 225/45 x 17.

I am now looking at Continental ContiSportsContact5 245/40 x 17 for the rear.

Stamford quoted me $485 each apparently promo price.

Tyrepac had 2 prices, old stock $256 and new stock (I think was) $365.

 

I am now considering other brands like Michelin Pilot Sport 3  (Tyrepac $230)

Or Dunlop Direzza ZII or Sport Maxx TT (unsure of the prices)

 

Looking for feedback on n, wet grip and thirdly wear rate.

Thanks!

 

Few years ago, I was about to replace this car so I fitted cheap and cheerful Federal Tyres.

Wow, sidewalls were so soft! I have to pump up to 38 psi!

But I must say that the rear wear rate was good. 3 years 40'000 km! Beat that! 

However the front had sidewall cracks after 2 years 20'000+ km

Conclusion: they are not suitable for heavy cars like Merc.

 

[yc3333]

Why do you want 245 tyres for the rear when the rims are not changed?

 

Also, my guess is that your stock rims are 7.5j and fitting on 245 would be oversized. 

 

Found something online that can serve as a rough guide

 

[PearlJam]

My W203 comes standard with 225/45 x 17 on the front axle and 245/40 x 17 on the rear.

Forget the Dunlop Direzza ZII.  I read that it is more for the tracks.

[Tykl]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=MP

[daffy]

I am replacing my rear tyres soon.

My car came with Continental tyres and I have recently replaced the front with Continental ContiSportsContact5 225/45 x 17.

I am now looking at Continental ContiSportsContact5 245/40 x 17 for the rear.

Stamford quoted me $485 each apparently promo price.

Tyrepac had 2 prices, old stock $256 and new stock (I think was) $365.

I am now considering other brands like Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (Tyrepac $230)

Or Dunlop Direzza ZII or Sport Maxx TT (unsure of the prices)

Looking for feedback on n, wet grip and thirdly wear rate.

Thanks!

Few years ago, I was about to replace this car so I fitted cheap and cheerful Federal Tyres.

Wow, sidewalls were so soft! I have to pump up to 38 psi!

But I must say that the rear wear rate was good. 3 years 40'000 km! Beat that!

However the front had sidewall cracks after 2 years 20'000+ km

Conclusion: they are not suitable for heavy cars like Merc.

Just changed mine recently at leong Seng

Conti CSC5P

19/235/35 @ $330 each

19/265/30 @ $420 each

Manufactured '13

Seems much cheaper compared to yours

[bravooc10]

stamford quite x. changed to 18 amg replica plus 4 CSC 5 at abt 2k about 1 year plus ago at first centre. Even if factor in inflation, price over inflated. anyway after 1 year plus and almost 60 k. very noisy liao. 

[tsktsk]

u can consider goodyear F1A2

[yc3333]

 

My W203 comes standard with 225/45 x 17 on the front axle and 245/40 x 17 on the rear.

Forget the Dunlop Direzza ZII.  I read that it is more for the tracks.

 

Oh I thought you are swapping 225 for 245. W203 staggered setup is 8.5j for rears, so 245 is alright. 

 

I have tried Eagle F1A2, Michelin PSS and CSC5p, my butt feel as follows:

 

Price(cheap to ex) : F1A2, CSC5p, PSS

Wet (good to ok) : F1A2, CSC5P, PSS

Dry: PSS slight edge, F1A2 and CSC5P similar

Noise (silent to noisy): CSC5P, PSS, F1A2

 

Yet to try PS3 but I heard its similar to CSC5P

It will be cheaper to get from tyre shops outside, rather than bigger shops

[PearlJam]

_{Called Leong Seng}

_{CSC5 $285}

_{Yokohama Advan 103 $280}

_{Bridgestone 002  $240 (if I recall correctly)}

 

_{I think I shall narrow down to the familiar CSC5 or try the Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric V1}

 

_{Thanks for the feedback.}

[sayaret]

I changed mine at Stamford Tyres (East Coast branch; located in the Caltex station)

S$170 per tyre... Continental Contisport (new model) ... i forgot the actual model number/reference.. 17"

Cheapest thus far.....

[MarkCWQ]

Michelin PSS FTW!!! When it's dry, you'll find out that it's money well spent.

[hellokitty]

I changed to f1a2 a few weeks back. I like the shorter braking distance and wet weather performance.

[CarCrazy]

Hi PearlJam,

 

Take $230 PS3 from Tyrepac. Best deal in your list. Good grip wet and dry. For your rear, 25K will be the tyre life.

[PearlJam]

Thanks for the positive comment.

Hopefully it is not too old stock, I am trying to find out.

[Black Beauty]

I'm on my 3rd set of Eagle F1 A2.  Really good for wet and dry and value for money.

[Odessus]

No one likes P Zeros?

[Ah Bui]

No one likes P Zeros?

P Zero burns faster than PSS..... Very good but very Ex....

[MarkCWQ]

P Zero burns faster than PSS..... Very good but very Ex....

SLS needs better grip, that's why go for P Zero!

[shauns]

Recently just gotten rid of stock 17 inch wheels, now on 18 inch and ps3... Very impress, quiet and stable

[Nick Lee CK]

I'm on my 3rd set of Eagle F1 A2.  Really good for wet and dry and value for money.

 

Bro, how much n where did you get the tyre?

[arkaneslayer]

Recently just gotten rid of stock 17 inch wheels, now on 18 inch and ps3... Very impress, quiet and stable

Which size?

[evets]

looking to change my tyres after..any recommendation for W204?

 

am lookin at michelin ps3.

 

but would like to hear from other owners for their recommendation and preference.

 

thanks!

[Old-MAN]

Ps3 is a good choice. Used to be on ps3 until I found pss....lol....

[sliver88]

looking to change my tyres after..any recommendation for W204?

 

am lookin at michelin ps3.

 

but would like to hear from other owners for their recommendation and preference.

 

thanks!

 

I have used CSC5, so far so good. Changed at a shop at Yishun. Tyre Track & Accessories.. good service too..  

[rover7575]

Changed mine at Arrow Tyres in Feb 2014

Conti Contacts Sports 5 - $190 x 4 = $760

225/45 R17

Manufacture date - Year 4213