Sagaris modern tyres

[Don1]

Welp, I have once again failed to destroy my tyres even on track, and time dictates I should look at fresh shoes.

I have been running AD08’s and the like, but time to be slightly more sensible and not get track specific rubber.

What do you use / swear by? Thanks!

[9146AL]

Good question. I think you'll find a lot of people recommend Michelin Pilot Sport 5s for road + track usage, which is what I have fitted.
Really grippy in wet and dry conditions and they last well. A good looking tyre too!

I'm also looking to replace mine this year and considering going down from 255/40/18s to 255/35/18s. Has anyone experienced both and can comment on the difference in terms of handling, if any?

[Don1]

Thanks for that! My C63 is now running Bridgestones, and I’m impressed with them so far - they got top marks in the latest EVO test.

My immediate question would be why? More sidewall = better ride on these horrific roads, but if you are having fitment issues….

My other set of wheels are 19’s. 255 30 all the way around and ridiculously expensive.

[mk1fan]

I think this guy does an excellent job of trying to be clear and provide useable information for people to make a choice.

Summer 'high performance' tyres review 2026;
youtube vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsEgWcRMwf4
associated article - https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/The-BEST-Su...

Summer 'ultra high performace' tyres review April 2025;
youtube vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=era-H-bVbHo&t=...
associated article - https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/Best-Perfor...

No doubt a 'powerfully built company director' will be along soon to say how wrong the tester is. They just need to finish off lecturing Alonso

[Don1]

Thank you so much - really appreciated

[mk1fan]

They have just loaded a new vid - 'hot off the press'

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgQU0NkBfhE

Associated article - https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/The-BEST-Pe...

[Don1]

Heh, I have Potenza sports on the Merc and they are very good. But is there a difference between the 500+kg difference between the Sagaris / C63?