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Re: 2017 GLS550 142k Service
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 2:55 pm
by rpaoness
Re: 2017 GLS550 142k Service
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 3:04 pm
by rpaoness
Since they're like $100 off at Walmart I guess I'll get 4 - if they're 9/32" instead of 10/32" they do have a 90-day free return policy, but I guess that's only about a 1/8 value difference, or about $40 on $320. The two "good" tires I have a about 6/32" tread, which if these start out at 10/32" and 2/32" is the end-of life, that means that they're about 50% worn out.
Perhaps I'll wind up some day having uneven enough wear to warrant putting them back on.
Re: 2017 GLS550 142k Service
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:03 pm
by kevm14
Tirerack says:
*Several Original Equipment (O.E.) sizes are branded with the M+S symbol to identify they meet all-season design standards and are suitable for driving in occasional light snow. These sizes are identified as M+S on the tire's Specs tab.
That is so weird. Still haven't dug into what Walmart is up to.
Re: 2017 GLS550 142k Service
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:09 pm
by kevm14
Re: 2017 GLS550 142k Service
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:11 pm
by rpaoness
I could put a send of Landspider's on it for about $600...
https://www.prioritytire.com/by-brand/l ... der=109788
I installed a set of Landspider Citytraxx on a 2017 Honda CRV yesterday. Drove ok after installation - we'll see how they hold up.
Re: 2017 GLS550 142k Service
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:18 pm
by rpaoness
I also now think I need rear rotors - relatively significant wear ridges, and I really don't want to deal with pulsing or pedal bounce after all of this.
Considering:
Raybestos Element 3 coated rotors - $42 ea.
I've had OK luck with these on the front of the WK2 for about 5k miles and seem OK so far.
Bosch QuietCast - $70 ea.
I bought rear Bosch ceramic rear pads before I started working the front rotors/pads that are now new Brembo's. Go with matching rotor/pad - probably doesn't matter that much on the rear.
Brembo Prime - $77 ea.
The fronts I just put on look really good, but $77 ea seems kinda steep for rears since the fronts were only $75 ea.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mer ... rotor,1896
Let me know what you think.
Re: 2017 GLS550 142k Service
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:19 pm
by rpaoness
At $1.5k vs. $1.1k, I'm thinking $1.1k sounds better... Unless we think these will live ~30% longer... 560 tread wear vs. 420...
Re: 2017 GLS550 142k Service
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:23 pm
by rpaoness
$1499 - 5% on Amazon... about $1424. Makes my 2 "spares" less useful, but that's probably OK, especially if these live longer.
https://www.amazon.com/CONTINENTAL-35ZR ... 9hdGY&th=1
Re: 2017 GLS550 142k Service
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:28 pm
by kevm14
You need to make sure it's the M+S and MO tread.
Re: 2017 GLS550 142k Service
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:30 pm
by rpaoness
kevm14 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:28 pm
You need to make sure it's the M+S and MO tread.
I messed up due to Amazon's crappy search and had been back on CrossContact UHPs.... Fixed.