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Eselkay32

Original Poster:

31 posts

46 months

Thursday 15th September 2022
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I have a C250D Cabriolet running on 19 inch turbine wheels and whilst I do like the car I am beginning to dislike the ride feeling every bump from our worn out brit road surfaces. I dont like driving the car anymore.
A service is due next month and I am thinking of changing tyres whilst it's in.
Bit of a daft question then, does anyone have a tyre recommendation for this car which could improve the ride quality? I do like the look of the wheels but feel the ride is compromised by them.
Last owner has fitted Accelera tyres .

Tony1963

5,331 posts

169 months

Thursday 15th September 2022
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To make a worthwhile difference you’ll probably need to fit smaller diameter wheels with higher profile tyres.

Eselkay32

Original Poster:

31 posts

46 months

Thursday 15th September 2022
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Yes I was wondering about that although it would spoil the look of the car if I fitted smaller wheels but I am really disliking driving the car. I was hoping other drivers may have experienced the same and had improved the ride with better tyres.
Now thinking I should sell it
Thanks for your reply

Greenmantle

1,472 posts

115 months

Monday 19th September 2022
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what's the profile of the 19in?
usually the go to tyre is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s

somouk

1,425 posts

205 months

Monday 19th September 2022
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What year is it? On 19s i presume quite new.

Are they run flats? If they are then that will definitely spoil the ride.

If you can fit 18s over the brakes then I would go 18s and PS4.

InitialDave

12,236 posts

126 months

Monday 19th September 2022
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I would go with Michelins as mentioned.

I've found even with no change in size, going from cheap and nasty tyres to a decent brand gives a small improvement in ride.

Eselkay32

Original Poster:

31 posts

46 months

Friday 23rd September 2022
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Many thanks for the advice
The previous owner has fitted accelera tyres which are a cheaper brand, they are not run flats. I will get a set of Michelins fitted when the car is serviced next month.
I discovered the tyres where over inflated so have adjusted them and also my local council have resurfaced some of our worst roads which has helped the cars ride.


Dog Star

16,489 posts

175 months

Saturday 24th September 2022
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I’d have thought that the make of tyres alone could be making the car unpleasant to drive - I remember changing some Acceleras and Delantes (?) for some Goodyears a few years ago - it was like having a new car. Extraordinary transformation.

Eselkay32

Original Poster:

31 posts

46 months

Saturday 24th September 2022
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That's really good to hear
Many thanks
👍

Eselkay32

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31 posts

46 months

Saturday 24th September 2022
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