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What tyres should I use on my Mercedes-Benz B-Class?

My current tyres, Dunlop 225/40 R18 are making my Mercedes-Benz B-Class a very hard ride. Is there any other tyres I can try to ease this?

Asked on 12 January 2017 by graham bolstridge

Answered by Honest John
You can't change the tyres without changing the wheels. You can switch to 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/45 R17 tyres, but better to go to 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 Michelin Cross Climate tyres. They will transform the ride, steering and road noise of your car in addition to their cold weather benefits.
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