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1993 300 SL
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Posted 8/19/2007 7:49 AM
Ed Mclass
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Vehicle(s): 1958 180a, 2010 GLK, 2000 G 500, 2005 SLK 350
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1993 300 SL

One of my friends just purchased a one owner 300 SL with 28,400 miles on it. The car is in exceptional shape. Silver with gray leather. It has Michlein tires with 75% tread left. He is asking me for suggestions for new tires. Any advice?
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Posted 8/20/2007 12:02 AM
Marsden
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Capital City USA
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RE: 1993 300 SL

Why does he want to switch them? 
And what are his priorities: tread life, handling, grip, comfort, quiet etc...

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Posted 8/20/2007 12:56 AM
deneals

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RE: 1993 300 SL

I've been using Yokohama Avid 4+ on mine, but only because I can't afford the Michelins. Michelin is the OEM for these cars.

Is your friends car one of the rare manual transmission cars?
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Posted 8/20/2007 11:15 AM
Ed Mclass
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Date registered: Apr 2006
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RE: 1993 300 SL

Standard tranny. I think tread life is what we are looking for here. My advice was to stick with Michelin. He is an attorney and I doubt there will be any high speed performance issues.
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