[R129 SL] help with tire selection, alignment

[George Jenner]

What size are those tires?  I have a Michelin secondary brand tire that I am happy with but I run the sport wheel setup on my 1996 SL500.  My tires are Riken Raptor brand and they are "z" rated tires.  I thought the price was great so I decided to try them out.  So far, So good.  Happy Motoring - George
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: R. A. Foster 
  To: r129list at mbcoupes.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:50 PM
  Subject: [R129 SL] help with tire selection, alignment


  Listers - My car is a 1991 500SL.  After 30,000 miles and 4 years on Michelin Pilot Sport A/S radials, my mechanic tells me he sees evidence of dry rot in the tires and that they need to be replaced.  I'm very happy with the performance of these tires, disappointed only in wear and tear after 30K miles.   As some of you might know, these particular tires carry no warranty.  My driving is mostly local with occasional 100 mile trips on local freeways.

  Does anyone have experience with Kumho tires or other Michelins (e.g., Pilot Exalto A/S)?

  Secondly, what suggestions do you have for alignment checks - every year, every two years or some other interval?

  TIA,

  Bob 


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