MB R500 AMG Package Continental Tires

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#2 of 3 Re: MB R500 AMG Package Continental Tires [majesterludi] by ctdan Jul 03, 2009 (5:12 am)
Replying to: majesterludi (Jul 03, 2009 3:57 am) I had the same problem with my R350. After 15,700 miles all 4 Continental Contact 4x4 tires needed to be replaced. Local MB dealer quoted me $1400 to replace with same tire. When I asked if 15k was abut all I should expect from these tires the response was yes, this was about normal since the care is driven primarily around town as opposed to hwy miles. I thought that was completely unacceptable and went to TownFair Tire (tire chain store in North East) and replaced with 4 Toyo Open Country HT's, a premium all season tire that come with 40k mile guarantee plus TownFair's free flat repair, tire rotations, etc. all for under $1,000 incl tax. I was told at TownFair that MB has a sweetheart deal with Continental so when the tires needs to be replaced the aftermarket cost is very high even though they are not considered a "premium" tire. So far very happy with the Toyo's and as long as I maintain with rotation every 5k miles I have the security of the 40k mile guarantee. Replies to this message: majesterludi (Jul 03, 2009 6:23 am)
#3 of 3 Re: MB R500 AMG Package Continental Tires [ctdan] by majesterludi Jul 03, 2009 (6:23 am)
Replying to: ctdan (Jul 03, 2009 5:12 am) Thanks for the quick feedback. I guess I am not surprised! I was looking at a set of Michelin tires, but, to your point, the price is nearly $1300 with tax and installation. So, I will look for a set of Toyo's. Thanks.

#2 of 3: Re: MB R500 AMG Package Continental Tires [majesterludi] by ctdan; Jul 03, 2009 (5:12 am)

Replying to: majesterludi (Jul 03, 2009 3:57 am)

I had the same problem with my R350. After 15,700 miles all 4 Continental Contact 4x4 tires needed to be replaced. Local MB dealer quoted me $1400 to replace with same tire. When I asked if 15k was abut all I should expect from these tires the response was yes, this was about normal since the care is driven primarily around town as opposed to hwy miles.

I thought that was completely unacceptable and went to TownFair Tire (tire chain store in North East) and replaced with 4 Toyo Open Country HT's, a premium all season tire that come with 40k mile guarantee plus TownFair's free flat repair, tire rotations, etc. all for under $1,000 incl tax. I was told at TownFair that MB has a sweetheart deal with Continental so when the tires needs to be replaced the aftermarket cost is very high even though they are not considered a "premium" tire.

So far very happy with the Toyo's and as long as I maintain with rotation every 5k miles I have the security of the 40k mile guarantee.

majesterludi (Jul 03, 2009 6:23 am)

#3 of 3: Re: MB R500 AMG Package Continental Tires [ctdan] by majesterludi; Jul 03, 2009 (6:23 am)

Replying to: ctdan (Jul 03, 2009 5:12 am)

Thanks for the quick feedback. I guess I am not surprised! I was looking at a set of Michelin tires, but, to your point, the price is nearly $1300 with tax and installation. So, I will look for a set of Toyo's. Thanks.