Tire Retail Experts: Retail Price on Make-Specific Tires...

REX8 · 09-17-2012, 08:33 PM

Long story short, I'm buying winter tires...

From one particular retailer, I can by what appears to be a Mercedes-specific version of the a tire for $80/tire LESS than I can the normal version.

At least I think this is the case...the tire that I want has has the "MO" designation in the name...compared to the non-MO designation in the generic, higher-priced version.

Think it's a very similar tire? Should I hesitate to buy it?

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krzyss · 09-18-2012, 07:36 AM

Without insider information about differences between OE and generic model it is hard to tell. Is there any difference in load, speed or UTQG rating?

Krzys

PS OE may have lower rolling resistance and lower tread life but it is a guess.

PS2 I do not think that Mercedes specifies bad tires, I would probably buy them.

REX8 · 09-18-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krzyss

Without insider information about differences between OE and generic model it is hard to tell. Is there any difference in load, speed or UTQG rating?

Krzys

PS OE may have lower rolling resistance and lower tread life but it is a guess.

PS2 I do not think that Mercedes specifies bad tires, I would probably buy them.

I guess I'm less concerned with the differences and more questioning how they could sell both. Who'd by the non-merc versions?

You need to prove ownership or something?

Uncle Scotty · 09-18-2012, 08:40 AM

the merc ones met merc specs...not just the tire mfgr specs

krzyss · 09-18-2012, 12:38 PM

You can buy OE tires and mount them where you want. They are usually more expensive than non-OE.

Krzys

REX8 · 09-18-2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krzyss

You can buy OE tires and mount them where you want. They are usually more expensive than non-OE.

Krzys

What is this in response to?

I was kidding about the proving ownership.

That's the point, these are $80/tire cheaper than the non-OE. Shockingly cheap.

Concillian · 09-18-2012, 03:25 PM

Maybe there's a lot of mercedes owners like the guy I saw in a tire place years ago. He was livid and berating the tire guy because no MFRs made econo tires that would last 50k miles in a fitment for his BMW Z3 rears (like 255/40/18 or something). He was so mad that his luxury sports car tires only lasted 25k and was demanding cheaper alternatives that would last longer.

Mybe the MB spec in this case is for those people... buy luxury car, expect econobox maintenance prices.

Counterfit · 09-18-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REX8

What is this in response to?

I was kidding about the proving ownership.

That's the point, these are $80/tire cheaper than the non-OE. Shockingly cheap.

Especially when you consider that 205/55R16 RE-92As are $256 EACH on Tire Rack.

Luke@tirerack · 09-20-2012, 02:48 PM

tire manufacturers often alter tires from the original design to meet engineering parameters specified by auto companies. Those changes are considered proprietary information and are not shared with the public ... we do not know what the changes are in most cases but, when used in full sets you should not see any problems

09-17-2012, 08:33 PM	#1
REX8 Scooby Guru Member#: 24038 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Godspeed Cale...	Tire Retail Experts: Retail Price on Make-Specific Tires... Long story short, I'm buying winter tires... From one particular retailer, I can by what appears to be a Mercedes-specific version of the a tire for $80/tire LESS than I can the normal version. At least I think this is the case...the tire that I want has has the "MO" designation in the name...compared to the non-MO designation in the generic, higher-priced version. Think it's a very similar tire? Should I hesitate to buy it? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-18-2012, 07:36 AM	#2
krzyss Scooby Specialist Member#: 8365 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Massachusetts Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Ltd Atlantic Blue	Without insider information about differences between OE and generic model it is hard to tell. Is there any difference in load, speed or UTQG rating? Krzys PS OE may have lower rolling resistance and lower tread life but it is a guess. PS2 I do not think that Mercedes specifies bad tires, I would probably buy them.

09-18-2012, 08:40 AM	#4
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	the merc ones met merc specs...not just the tire mfgr specs

09-18-2012, 12:38 PM	#5
krzyss Scooby Specialist Member#: 8365 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Massachusetts Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Ltd Atlantic Blue	You can buy OE tires and mount them where you want. They are usually more expensive than non-OE. Krzys

09-18-2012, 03:25 PM	#7
Concillian Scooby Guru Member#: 4414 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Dublin, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Midnight Black	Maybe there's a lot of mercedes owners like the guy I saw in a tire place years ago. He was livid and berating the tire guy because no MFRs made econo tires that would last 50k miles in a fitment for his BMW Z3 rears (like 255/40/18 or something). He was so mad that his luxury sports car tires only lasted 25k and was demanding cheaper alternatives that would last longer. Mybe the MB spec in this case is for those people... buy luxury car, expect econobox maintenance prices.

09-20-2012, 02:48 PM	#9
Luke@tirerack Tire Rack Moderator Member#: 1215 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Tire Rack Vehicle: 800 -428-8355 ext. 4362	tire manufacturers often alter tires from the original design to meet engineering parameters specified by auto companies. Those changes are considered proprietary information and are not shared with the public ... we do not know what the changes are in most cases but, when used in full sets you should not see any problems