14.06.2021 from y2kdisease | Note 3.6 |
(10,600 km driven) | |
- Grip in dry conditions
- Braking in dry conditions
- Grip in wet conditions
N/A
- Braking in wet conditions
- Grip in snow
- Driving comfort
- Internal noise level
- Tyre wear
- Fuel consumption
Tyre size and vehicle make
245 / 35 ZR20 Y
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Klasse E 300
Result: Would you buy again? No way
Comment:
Car had 20" 245/35r20 runflats in front and 275/30r20 runflats (all MOE) for RWD w213 luxury saloon.
The car came with these factory fitted MOE runflat tyres. I've Replaced these tyres and wheels at 10600km. I've driven 8600km of that mileage.
The tyres wore like rubber bands on the 20" wheels. Steering as a result is very precise in both wet and dry.
Front 245/30s have sound deadening foam and overall tyre noise is quiet in the cabin (but just wee bit louder than the 18" PS4 tyres I replaced them with).
Ride comfort is 8/10 on highways due to air suspension. On chip seal, speed humps, potholed roads ride comfort is 5/10 - there is very abrupt jarring transmitted to cabin due to tyre profile and rims.
Wet grip in cold (5'C) and damp country highways was 7/10 at 110km/h speeds - there was some slip noticeable.
Dry grip was 8/10 most of the time but with occasional rear traction slips at highway speeds in curves.
This combination of tyres and rims is quite poor for a luxury sedan and compliant rides.