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MarcO
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Irvington, NY
Vehicle(s): G 500 SWB, Volvo XC90 V8
Posts: 835
| Replacement tires
I have a G55 that is going to need tires by the winter. I am looking at the standard size 285 55 18 and have narrowed it to Hankook Ventus RH or the Cooper Xeon. Any one have experience with these? The Hankook is only available in Canada in the appropriate size and the reviews say it is not bad in snow. I am looking for better bad weather traction than the AVS. |
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Sorry, never experienced snow in my MBs. Hopefully, someone will be able to help.  |
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phoenix44
Date registered: Dec 1899
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are you sure about the tire size? Did a search at tire rack and 1010tires. only found summer tires in 285/55/18.
I thought that the OE tire was 265/60/18? If that is the case, go with either the Michelin Cross Terrain or the Yokohama Geolander H/T G083. If you want a pure winter tire, the Yokohama Blizzak DM-Z3. |
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MarcO
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Irvington, NY
Vehicle(s): G 500 SWB, Volvo XC90 V8
Posts: 835
| RE: Replacement tires
Here is what I did. I tred BFG KO AT in 285/65/18 (rubbed on hard turns when braking). Only had 300 miles and returned. Tried Michelin Pilot in the 285/55/18. Quiet but aquaplane as much as original. Also smoother riding. Then tire guy I worked with said that he thought the best combination was Cooper Zeon xst in the original size. Have had on for 750 miles and run in lots of rain. Unbelievable how good it is. Quieter, superb wet, and still well isolated (bump absorbent). $100 tire less than the Michelin. I am keeping. |
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JohnL
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Can you post a photo of your new tires? Sounds like you're pretty happy with the Cooper Zeon xst. What did you pay for them? |
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MarcO
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Irvington, NY
Vehicle(s): G 500 SWB, Volvo XC90 V8
Posts: 835
| RE: Replacement tires
Update
Had them in sand last week and they were great. Very quiet. Paid 170 per tire mounted and balanced.
will post px when i can.
Super in rain. |
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