2006-11-09 14:39:04 · 16 answers · asked by bacchus_blue 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Regardless of your chassis I would lean toward the michelin product. By design Michelin should give best mileage and performance for the money.Discount Tire has a $50 rebate with four right now.
2006-11-13 14:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by Master M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mercedes Continental Tires
2017-01-13 10:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by buchberger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until July of this year, I had worked at a Sears automotive doing tire changes, repairs, etc. Far and away, the Michelin tires were just better products. The tended to last longer, run more quietly, and the beads (the inside edge of the tire that meets the rim of the wheel) is super strong. We did not sell Continentals, but I would easily see many more cars come into the shop with blown out Continentals than Michelins. Continentals are NOT bad tires per se, but I feel that they are inferior to Michelins.
2006-11-09 14:46:31 · answer #3 · answered by atomicfrog81 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've dealt with both products, and I seem to have more issues with the continental tires than Michelin and depending upon what tire you buy, sometimes in the same price range.
The continentals seem to sometimes develop issues inside the tire which cause vibration mainly which sometimes can be a bear to remove.
The michelins are a harder riding tire but for that rougher ride compared to the continentals, you will get one that is not as dependent on everything being right (rotations exactly at 6,000 miles with wheel balance checked) like the continental/generals are.
2006-11-10 15:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by gearbox 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm on my 3rd Mercedes and have to say that I prefer Michelin. My last 2 - an SLK 320 and more recently an SLK 350 both have had Michelin. Part of my preference may have more to do with the shop. I had a problem with a rim on my first Mercedes - a CLK 430 - and even though the rim caused the problem the shop
backed up the warranty. It probably depends a lot on what kind of Mercedes you drive - sport or sedan and what you're hoping to get out of the tires. My main issue is that they never leave me with a flat and having to wait for roadside service.
2006-11-09 15:03:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really is not possible to answer your question without knowing what you are looking for from your tires. In addition, there are about dozen models from Mercedes-Benz and over a dozen models from each of the tire companies you mentioned that are designed for different type of needs.
Over the years, Mercedes-Benz vehicles came with both michelin and Continental of various kinds. My suggestion will be to stick with the tire that came with the car from the factory, unless you have a particular complaints that you'd like to fix. I would imagine, the factory engineer has chosen the tires for the vehicle considering its intended uses and characteristics.
By the way, don't let the tire vendors talk you into over-sizing/undersizing tires. It will dramatically change the feel of the car - usually not for the better.
2006-11-09 15:09:37 · answer #6 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After comparing the two tires on the Ford products for the past few years, for comfort and durability, I'm going to have to recommend the Michelins, even though they cost more, you will get a better tire than the Continental.
2006-11-09 14:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by yugie29 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in today's tire market there are really few bad products .what you are buying is SERVICE AFTER THE SALE-if you own a MERC you did not buy the cheapest car so look more closley at the dealer,free flats ,free rotation,hours of operation etc.also if you buy the road hazard will it be prorated or free replacement.if you buy from tire rack and have a problem will you have the time and or patience to fool with SENDING TIRES BACK UPS-if you are just going to the M-B dealer and thats what they have then get the Michelin as they are easier to find if you need to replace just one-good luck
2006-11-09 15:12:47 · answer #8 · answered by badmts 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yugie is a know it all. Michelin and Continental are comperable to each other in quality. It all boils down to personal preference, type of driving, how often you change your tires, and what kind of tread pattern you want.
If you change your tires at close to 1/2 of your tread left then in the long run you will save money with the Continental without sacrificing any safety whatsoever.
2006-11-09 14:44:44 · answer #9 · answered by Paul S 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not much info . 2-door or 4? heavy or light? daily cruiser or road rally? Michelin has a good all weather tire but I always thought there sidewalls were weak . Not good if your a curb scrubber . Continental has a better side wall but there harder ( noisier and don't grip as well)
2006-11-09 14:57:17 · answer #10 · answered by WESTERN M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋