Got rims painted and new tires

[Kirill]

My "wheels" project is complete. Rims are painted and new tires mounted.
fronts: 225/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
rear: 255/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Color: "Slate Gray Metallic" from Porsche

Much better tires than Michelin Pilot Spot

Great traction of the line, no wheel spin, very quiet ride (I used to think my diff was going bad, but nope - that was the noise from Michelin tires). 255 seats perfectly on 8.5" rear AMG rim. Running 34 Psi now.

The first time I drove off - I couldn't believe the car was moving - it was that quiet!

Cornering wise - Haven't had a chance to really try these.

[snowboardguy989]

very smooth look *props*



how did you re-calibrate the speedo for the larger tyres?

[Kirill]

Originally Posted by snowboardguy989

very smooth look *props*



how did you re-calibrate the speedo for the larger tyres?

The difference is minimal - I don't care. Something like little less than 1MPH, when you do 60MPH

[gakz]

shoot... im gonna have to start payin attention to that, how do you tell if its off?

[TheJimbo]

Looks awesome Kirill! Completely changes the look of the whole car. Nice!

[SLKCop]

Originally Posted by gakz

shoot... im gonna have to start payin attention to that, how do you tell if its off?

Here's an online calculator to compare the different speeds with different tires.

Tire size calculator

[slk320amg]

im not a big fan, but if you are going to do that, make sure you change that silver grill

[FunkyFungus]

I am also planning on putting 255's on the back end. I have the same AMG rims. I think the difference in tire height was 1.3% or something totally nominal when I researched it.
I am considering Yokahama tires, because I've had such good luck with them in the past. Any feedback?

Thanks,
fF

[Kirill]

Originally Posted by FunkyFungus

I am also planning on putting 255's on the back end. I have the same AMG rims. I think the difference in tire height was 1.3% or something totally nominal when I researched it.
I am considering Yokahama tires, because I've had such good luck with them in the past. Any feedback?

Thanks,
fF

I had good experience with Yokahamas as well. But there is 50$ rebate on Goodyear right now and I think Goodyear is a better tire than Yokohamas (not that Yokohamas bad, but Goodyear is better)

I am very happy with the package I got.
The only comments - is feedback from steering is somewhat muted (compared to Michelin Pilot Sport) , But i am running 34 psi all around and tires are still in manufacturing oils. I think if I'll increase pressure in front I will get the steering feedback to my liking.

If I had a change to trade these Goodyears on any other tire - I wouldn't do it.

Quiet ride is also very important in convertible.

[Kirill]

Originally Posted by slk320amg

im not a big fan, but if you are going to do that, make sure you change that silver grill

I am thinking about painting front grills and headlights to match the rims. But not sure yet. Next step is smoked bumper inserts.