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Pirellis vs. Michelins

Started by Mergyver, 14 September 2018, 06:41 PM

s class

I have tried the kumho kr21 in 205 70 14.  Pretty decent grip, smooth enough ride, but I've had two of them delaminate for no particular reason, while they were less than 5 years old.


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Diesel 617

Quote from: s class on 26 September 2018, 01:53 PM
I have tried the kumho kr21 in 205 70 14.  Pretty decent grip, smooth enough ride, but I've had two of them delaminate for no particular reason, while they were less than 5 years old.
On discount tires website they are reviews lower than the H724s which is why I figured Id go for the new Hankook Kinergy ST H735. Just another reason to avoid the older Kumohs.  Thanks!
X3 1980 300SD Blown Heads, trans -Retired
1980 450SEL Parted out/Scrap
1980 450SEL to Diesel Parted Out/Scrap
1979 280SE Euro Spec Cloth Seats Sold
1979 300CD Daily Driver - Sold


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Diesel 617

an update on Hankook Optimo H724 195 75 14 purchased at 268k miles tread re checked at 280k mi

FR 5/32 FL 7/32 RR 6/32 and RL 7/32. I think these tires will make it another 13k miles (70k mile warranty, will last about 35k mi). The uneven tread wear is due to bad tie rod and worn shocks and lots of right tuns. So far I can recommend these tires.
X3 1980 300SD Blown Heads, trans -Retired
1980 450SEL Parted out/Scrap
1980 450SEL to Diesel Parted Out/Scrap
1979 280SE Euro Spec Cloth Seats Sold
1979 300CD Daily Driver - Sold


Inventory of w116 Parts
[url="https://www.ebay.com/usr/vintagepartsandstuff"]https://www.ebay.com/usr/vintagepartsandstuff[/url]