What do you think of the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG?

My daughter (a lawyer) is seriously thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG. Is there anything she should know about the car and what wheel/tyres would you recommend?

Asked on 21 December 2013 by GM, Pyrford

Answered by Honest John

The point of this car is to deliver an extremely high specific power output from under 2.0 litres, which brings tax benefits in its primary market of China (at least, that's what the man with the big moustache said when he launched it at the Geneva Motor Show). It will come as standard on low profile 235/40 R18 tyres in order to transmit its 360PS and 450Nm to the tarmac. No choice over that.

Tags: performance wheels and tyres

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