[R129 SL] Tire questions

[Phil Carbone]

I was told by the service department at Costco about a bulletin advising not to use the Michelin Pilots because of alignment problems. Your local Mercedes dealer will have no problem selling you these tires, though. The Bridgestone Potenzas are an excellent tire and the Kumho tires are a lower priced alternative.

By the way, the AMG package is purely cosmetic. Bigger tires and rims are nice, but not necessary.

Phil Carbone
1997 SL600 AMG
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Alborn 
  To: r129list at mbcoupes.com 
  Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 7:00 PM
  Subject: [R129 SL] Tire questions


  Hi Everyone!
      This is my first post to the Mercedes discussion forum, and, based on the depth of expertise I've seen here, I am very hopeful some of you can provide some direction for me.
      I purchased a 1999 SL500 last month, with the AMG options. I never sought to acquire the AMG version, but it was such a lovely specimen, I could not resist.  It's really a great-looking car, and I've enjoyed motoring around town in it.  The car has ~47,000 miles, and is currently equipped with Z-rated Bridgestone Potenzas.  Since the tires look a little worn, I contacted my local Mercedes dealership to see what tires they recommend as replacements so that I would know what to purchase when the time comes.  They recommended  Michelin Pilot Sport PS2  for both the front and rear.  I seem to remember comments here regarding these tires (alignment problems?) that set off a "red light", so I thought I would solicit comments from those who have had experience with these or other tires.  I should add that I, in no way, will be pushing this car anywhere near its limits-sunny days and relaxed cruising will be the life it leads. Also, I apologize in advance if this question is a rehash of a previous discussion topic, but I am anxious to hear what all you folks have to say about this, in case there is any updated information of which you might know.

  Thanks in advance,
  Bill


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