[R129 SL] help with tire selection, alignment

[Deneal Schilmeister (Portege)]

Kumho tires are said to be decent.  They are Korean.

 

I have a standard suspension (original factory).  Although I would like to
buy Michelins, my last two sets of tires were Yokohama Avid+ in the original
16" size. I have been very happy with the Yoko's; good warranty and I got
40,805 miles out of the last set.  The Yoko's cost me between $140 and $150
each mounted balanced etc.

 

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Deneal Schilmeister

St. Louis - Cincinnati

1997 SL500

http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm

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On Behalf Of R. A. Foster
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 12:51 PM
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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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