It is time to replace the existing tries on the Mercedes. The current tires are Michelin MXV4 Plus. The size is 215 / 55 R16 I have been researching at tirerack.com and think I am going to go with Continental ContiExtremeContact

The Continental ContiExtremeContact is an Ultra High Performance All-Season radial that was developed to satisfy the year-round driving needs of sports car, coupe, sedan and light truck drivers by blending dry and wet road performance with light snow and slush traction.

The ContiExtremeContact's silica-based, high-grip, all-season tread compound is molded into an independent tread block design that features Continental's "Tri-Net" and "Shark Fin Bio-Mechanics" technologies. Tri-Net's three networks result in a tread design that combines a strong network for dry road handling stability, a flexible network for wet grip, and a cold temp network for snow grip. The "Shark Fin Bio- Mechanics" directional tread design is inspired by the rounded edges of a shark's fin that allows for the smooth fluid flow that helps it glide smoothly through water with minimum friction. Internally, the ContiExtremeContact's twin steel belts are reinforced with spirally wound jointless nylon cap plies to provide long term integrity under high speed conditions while it reduces weight and helps provide more uniform ride quality.

Continental ContiExtremeContact radials feature subtle black letter styling and are available in selected 65-, 60-, 55-, 50-, 45-, 40- and 35-series. They are V- and W- speed rated sizes for 15" to 20" wheel diameters.

Tirerack.com sells this tire for $86 / tire and anywhere between $35 - $50 to ship them to Finksburg. $344 + $35 + roughly $100 to have them mounted = $490. I will call some local tire stores to see if they can match these prices.

-- Anonymous, October 21, 2003

Answers

W & W gets $20.95 to dismount, mount and balance and $2.50 to get rid of old tires.

$93.80 for total bill to W & W.

Ordering the new tires from Direct Tire Discount will cost $388. This includes delivery and 4 new valve stems.

Total Bill: $481.80

3233 Baltimore Blvd finksburg, MD 21048

-- Anonymous, October 21, 2003

At Mr. Tire in Reisterstown , $133.76 per tire times 4 tires for a total on the rim and out the door price of $535.04. This price includes tax.

-- Anonymous, October 21, 2003

Also great prices at http://www.discounttiredirect.com

-- Anonymous, October 21, 2003