Mercedes Benz C55 Sedan Tyres

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Tyre Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (156) 94% 87% 88% 87% 80% 85%
Neuton NT5000 (66) 88% 77% 81% 76% 84% 83%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT (175) 88% 84% 83% 82% 60% 82%
Continental Sport Contact 3 (244) 88% 80% 81% 77% 62% 74%

Mercedes Benz C55 Sedan Tyre Review Highlights

Writing about the Neuton NT5000 given 81% (225-40-19-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 30000 spirited miles
I have these on C55 AMG, which are very hard to align because front castor always looking for low side of road, and only toe adjustable without aftermarket bolts, which i ended up buying to set it correctly after many failed attempts without. I also have 19x8.5j Brabus rims which were off ML55/63 with their ET+64 which is extremely high, so required running 2" adaptors on rear and 1.5 front to fit around brakes and fill guards, but which has effectively spread track of the car and with these Neutrons, now that alignment is perfected, handling is unbelievable, like a go-kart. On the twisties in NZ, I can easily go through tight corners TWICE the recommend speed and she just hangs on. Yesterday, on long drive in up mountain pass, I went around corners with so much g-force, that the front drivers side tyre actually let go of the rim before the road, I could hear it fluttering, then went limp and is if flat. Sure enough, at gas station, it had lost 37psi to 9psi. After research last night, this is because 225 on 8.5j is stretched, risking not proper seal around bead, or something. But moral here; Neutons on my car let go of rim before road, incredible grip. I would happily buy them again, slightly wider 235 size for less stretch.
tyre reviewed on 2021-05-15 16:37:57
Writing about the Dunlop SportMaxx RT given 69% (245-40-17-W)
Driving on mostly town for 5000 average miles
These tires look great and handle better on the road. However, after 6 months I need a new set of tires. The tread wear is crap. These tires give up tread wear for extreme performance. I would only recommend for a track car.
tyre reviewed on 2014-01-16 07:37:48
Writing about the Continental Sport Contact 3 given 67% (245-40-18-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
OK tyres I guess but when getting to the 5mm mark they do tend to aquaplane in puddles of water. Poor grip when tyre is still cold, but once warmed up grip improves.
tyre reviewed on 2013-12-02 11:28:42
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 given 94% (245-40-18-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 10000 spirited miles
I drive a 2005 Mercedes C55 AMG Kleemann S7 (over 450rwhq) - This by far, bar none is the best tire I have ever owned. The grip that this provides over other tires I have had on the car is biblical in comparison. Either on the autocross track (gritty surface to blacktop), this tire grips. I guess the best explination would be highlighted when I am on the bleeding edge of grip around a turn...at the point that most tires would break loose, these tires just hold on. I cant tell you how many times I have thought to myself, man, how the -------- did those tires grip like that...
As impressive as they are on a nice summer dry day, they are equally impressive in the rain. If you have a car with traction problems (yes you cobra's, vettes, merc's) ...higher TQ cars ... these are the tires for you. 10+ ...if this was the bar, nothing would ever be up to standard.
tyre reviewed on 2009-12-30 09:35:52
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