Tyres

[James R]

Help !

Just got my 450SEL back from the shop. New sills. 

Problem is that I need new tyres too and I'm having a real hard time finding 205/70/14s in either an H or V speed rating (preferably V). I want a good quality tyre (Michelin, Pirelli, Dunlop, Avon etc.) but it seems that no one makes them with either the correct speed rating or, if they do, only with a 15 inch rim. Anyone else had problems ? Moreover, anyone else got any solutions !?

Thanks for the help.

James

[James R]

PS.....I should mention that the tyres I specified in my previous post are the ones that seem to be specified in the manual for the standard wheels.

JR

[James R]

Thanks, Styria. Yes, I did look at the previous posts made by our esteemed colleagues but those answers are for different questions. That's why I posted my own question. 

Ho hum. 

Never mind. I've done some more research and it seems that Michelin XWX are the only ones that really fit the bill unless you go for a crappier brand with a lower speed rating. In the UK, there really does not appear to be any choice if you want 205 70 14s with a V rating or even with the lower H rating. Oh well, there goes another £800. In for a penny, in for a pound / dollar / yen / denarius.

During my research, I found a company called Vintage Tyres who have a very useful website. www.vintagetyres.com I hope this is useful for anyone else with a similar problem.

All the very best for Xmas.

James

 

[Brian Crump]

James, I recently fitted Michelin XM1 to my 450SE - 205-70-14 H. They were the only ones available from the Michelin range. They are OK but don't have much bight when turning into a corner....
Regards,
Brian Crump

[adamb]

Hi James,

You shouldn't have problems getting H-rated 205/70/14 tyres in UK. I just fitted Toyos at the back of my 6.9. About 3 years ago the front got Goodyear Eagles.

Adam