300C Tire Replacement

Sounds like you've been duped. I just went to the Michelin website and put in for tires for a 300C. Just as a year ago when I went to replace my Conti's, it says Michelin doesn't have any tires that exactly fit the vehicle...so doubt they would fit the rim either....

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bamsdm (Sep 22, 2007 6:34 pm)

#5 of 22 Re: 300C Tire Replacement [vic10] by bamsdm

Sep 22, 2007 (6:34 pm)

Replying to: vic10 (Sep 22, 2007 2:48 pm)

The reason that is happening is becasue of the load value. The factory load is 99H while the Michelins are 100H. I received a message on Friday from Michelin. A factory rep is looking into this as the Primacy is to fit the 300C.

#6 of 22 tires by smithed

Sep 25, 2007 (6:42 am)

I have some new CS4 Coopers on. We'll see how they do. Certainly better than the Continentals.

#7 of 22 300C Tires by coolrunning

Mar 09, 2008 (10:04 am)

I just replaced my OEM Continentals (P215R60-18) with a set of Michelin Latitude HP (P255R55-18) on the stock chrome clad rims that came with my 2006 300C Heritage Edition. The new tires are the exact size, brand and type that come with the BMW SUV's as OEM equipment. They are H-rated and run flat design. I only got 20,000 miles of the Continentals, but expect about 60,000 miles out of the Michelins. Performance is greatly enhanced. I am experiencing much better braking and traction on wet and dry pavements as well as amazing cornering improvemnet. The run flat design makes the ride a bit more firm, but it corners so much better I don't mind it at all. The tire profile elevates the ride height slightly, which is OK because the car is a little too low to clear some steep driveways without scraping anyway. You can buy cheaper tires, but I don't think you can buy better tires than Michelins. I spared no expense for something so critically important to the safe operation of my vehicle.

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vic10 (Mar 13, 2008 1:19 pm)
- smithed (Mar 19, 2008 6:22 am)

#8 of 22 Re: 300C Tires [coolrunning] by vic10

Mar 13, 2008 (1:19 pm)

Replying to: coolrunning (Mar 09, 2008 10:04 am)

Michelin's eh? They must be newly available. When I needed replacements last Fall (at 30K miles), when my Conti's were virtually Slicks, all I could find were Goodyear Assurance. They're not bad: Improved the handling and quieter ride. But I'm not impressed with their adhesion on wet pavement. I think even the Conti's were better. I've always preferred Michelin since my first car (69 Firebird)....

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smithed (Mar 19, 2008 6:22 am)

#9 of 22 Re: 300C Tires [vic10] by smithed

Mar 19, 2008 (6:22 am)

Replying to: vic10 (Mar 13, 2008 1:19 pm)

The Coopers now have 12,000 miles on and look like new. The adhesion has been much better than the Continentals. Rotated once so far and will do next week with the next oil change.

#10 of 22 SRT Eagle F1 defective tires by bartm55

Oct 07, 2008 (9:16 pm)

I have been around cars for most of my 62 yrs and have been a mechanic for the past 30. Our 2006 SRT with 17,000 miles on the odometer had the Eagle F-1's and had wear on half of both front tires on the inside. Now this is going to seem crazy and it is. If you draw a line across the center of the tire from front to back, back bumper to front bumper ....only one half is worn...top or bottom you chose but only half. There is a wear pattern like it was rubbing against something, it has a groove about 5/8ths inch wide that starts at one side on the inside and gets deep in the center about 3/8ths in deep and tapers off at the other side.
The only reasonable explanation I can come up with is the tire suffers from tread separation.
I know of three other SRT owners here on the Big Island that have had the exact same problem. Dealer has no explanation for it and the Goodyear says there's nothing wrong with the tire. I can buy new ones for 399.00 a piece. Yeah like I would buy another of those tires.
It is utterly ridiculous and I''m sure there have been a death of two that this attributes to. Someone just has to expect the unexpected and check the tires for this unbelievable wear pattern. The outer portion of the tires looked great but I had the car up on my lift and saw the problem.....check your F1's they are very , very dangerous. The tell tale is the vibration that feels like a tire balance problem, don't be lazy get under the car and look at the inside tread...

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mzmoniquerenee (Oct 08, 2008 10:20 am)

#11 of 22 Re: SRT Eagle F1 defective tires [bartm55] by mzmoniquerenee

Oct 08, 2008 (10:20 am)

Replying to: bartm55 (Oct 07, 2008 9:16 pm)

That really sucks, my Continentals have over 41K and still looking good, great balance and alignment.

#12 of 22 replacing tie rods & tires 2005 300 c by dontplayme

Jan 27, 2009 (9:17 pm)

currently have pirelli's p255/r 60/18 99h four seasons came out in 2006 have 44k on car & maybe 20k plus on tires problem all tires are down to 4/32nd and worse at tread wear bar have to replace all 4, tire store won't even rotate them. not sure if i should get same tire again since tie rod issue may be reason for uneven tire wear & such. went online & out of the choices & price pirelli stands out the best at $133.00 per tire unmounted. chrysler dealership is willing to sell them to me at their cost not sure what this is yet. any suggestions

oh by the way purchased car 11/11/08 certified used car at chrysler dealership car had just come off lease,tie rod & shot tires should have been dealt with before car was put on floor for sale

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smithed (Jan 28, 2009 11:56 am)

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