Just purchased a 2000 SL500 and the tires are bald. Looks like thefactory tires which are Continental Sport Contact 2 - P245/45ZR17 (95w) These tires were discontinued.

I would like some suggestions. I don't want to pay a million bucks for them but want good quality!!

Thanks!!

 

Welcome to the Forum betmerick,

You picked a good topic to start! In my opinion, the choice of tires gets 'personal' real quick...driving conditions, i.e. all season vs. 'summer' tires, driving style, i.e., agressive/conservative, comfort vs. handling, and price/value, i.e., longevity, quietness/road noise, yadda, yadda, yadda.

All this said, when I went shopping for the tires I eventually bought, Bridgestone Potenzas, simply because they met the criteria I had established for what I wanted to spend. To establish a baseline for comparison, I used TireRack to see what people were buying for these cars, the comparison charts, user reviews and prices. I ended up using a local tire seller to buy and install them, but the 'homework' started here.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...cleSearch=true&

You may also want to check with your local MB dealer as the one near me had these or similar Continentals and the prices were reasonable as I recall.

Good Luck in your search-

Bob

 

Hey Bob!

I'm in St. Pete! Where did you go to get your tires???

Rick

 

Hey Rick,

I got mine at Callaghan Tires in Bradenton. BTW, the final stroke for me wasa promotion Bridgestone was running at the time for a $100 rebate on a 4 tire purchase for their high end tires. Competing with Michelin Pilots, I suspect. Callaghans offers lifetime free rotation and balance services as well. I'm sure local to you suppliers do the same thing. Also BTW, I saw your Continentals at TireRack if they're what you want. Doa search on the Continental Brand and they'll pop up...pricey little buggers.

Bob