For those who frequently drive longer distances in wet conditions, cost would be a lesser factor in choosing tires relative to wet traction. If this scenario fits you, then ask how good, not how expensive.
On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 12:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Many tire brands are safe. This is a false choice. > > On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 1:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > For what? The tires? Can’t say I remember. Was probably about $130 each > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > On Nov 1, 2017, at 10:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > > > > Cost?? > > > > > >> On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >> I have those on my now wrecked 97 e300. I have put probably at least > > 20k miles and they are still like new. I can drive nearly full speed in > > heavy rain and they never lose traction. > > >> > > >> Sent from my iPhone > > >> > > >> > On Nov 1, 2017, at 8:57 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >> > > > >> > Speaking of tires, I can now provide a review of the Michelin > > Premiere. I have already put 7,000 miles on them. They are marketed > for > > superior wet and cold traction. I can report that based on my experience > > this is a valid claim. My car had Michelins on it before and they were > > great. I'm not sure how many miles they had as they were on the car > when I > > bought them. But, they lasted a VERY long time. I replaced them with > some > > used Sumitomo and I thought they were decent. I did apparently have an > > alignment issue and they were VERY fast on the outside edge. I replaced > > them with the Premiere 2 months ago and have driven in some nasty rain > > storms. They had MUCH better grip than both the Sumitomo and the prior > > Michelin. I am curious how they will do in the snow. I am still trying > > to locate a decent set of snow tires for my car. But, I think these > > Premiere will do pretty well. My commute is 80-85 mph on the interstate > > and there were several times I experienced a little slippage/hydroplaning > > on the old set. But, these new ones have been excellent! Some > reviewers > > complain about road noise. But, I don't notice any excess road noise. > > They are quieter than the Sumitomo and as quiet as the prior Michelins. > > >> > > > >> > Don Snook > > >> > > > >> > -----Original Message----- > > >> > From: Mitch Haley [mailto:mi...@mitchellhaley.com] > > >> > Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2017 1:50 PM > > >> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > >> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tires > > >> > > > >> > > > >> >> On October 28, 2017 at 2:45 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> The tires on this 240d are dated 3105. They still look good. My > > guess is they should be replaced. > > >> > > > >> > How much UV exposure have they had, and how much of the last 12 > years > > was indoors? > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > _______________________________________ > > >> > http://www.okiebenz.com > > >> > > > >> > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > >> > > > >> > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >> > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >> _______________________________________ > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >> > > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > >> > > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > >> > > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com