I wonder how much of that difference was due to the size (195/65 vs. 205/60)? Seems intuitive that the 205/60 would have better grip dry than a 195/65, all else being equal, but I suspect that there can be wide variation from batch to batch of tires from the same maker. However, even though purchasing tires seems like taking a chance no matter how much research one does, I'll bet the quality across the board is far higher now that it was decades ago (similar to improvements in motor oils).
-Max ________________________________ From: "l02tur...@comcast.net" <l02tur...@comcast.net> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Fri, December 17, 2010 2:41:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60? I put Goodyear Eagles (195-65-15s) on the 91 300D shortly after we bought it and was very disappointed with their performance - poor wet, poor dry and rapid wear. The Kuhmo Extsa's on it now seem the opposite! I guess the car is very important when it comes to tire performance - we had exactly the opposite results -- Go figger - LarryT 91 300D -----Original Message----- From: Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 8:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60? Max Dillon wrote: > So does anyone on this list run 205/60R15 tires on a 124? I'd like to stay > with the factory rating, but I'm considering whatever trade-off may be > required if I can save $100 or so. My 2.3-16v came with proper size worn out Goodyears (205/55vr15 on aftermarket rims.) Those Eagles were hard and shiny, but it cornered better than with the new Kumhos I put on it (195/65/15 on narrower 190D rims) _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
