BeaverMjr

I have a c250 coupe with the stock 17 inch rims, I live in upstate NY and got snowed on earlier this week. My car had so little grip that I couldn't park my car in my buddy's driveway without getting a good running start and even then slid backward to a parked stop. That's when I finally decided to break down and get some good all season tires.

I called a few stores that sell tires and these guys are all over the board. Some recommend Michelin, some BF Goodrich, Falken.....some expensive, some not so much.

When I read reviews online for the recommended tires, some people say the tires are great, others not so much. How do I know what tires are good in snow and summer as opposed to "here's what our store has in stock for your car"? And how do I find a good deal that does not break the bank (under 550)?

What do people drive and recommend?

Mike

greasykid

Conti Extreme Contact DWS.

dw1

+1

I used a set of these on my '07 C230 sport, and have a set on order for my 2013 C250.

Btw, the only way I could drive my car on the OEM all-season tires during the recent NY/NJ area snow fall was to turn off the ESP (electronic stability program) otherwise as soon as the sensors detected any wheelspin at all, it limited power.

BeaverMjr

Thanks for the tire recommendations. I'll go get a set.

BeaverMjr

I got the tires back in December and am now able to get around and am safe. Thanks for the recommendation.

cfmistry

The reality is that NO all-season tire is going to handle upstate NY snow well unless they're relatively new. If you're like most people, a set of tires lasts you 3-4 years, leaving you with 2-3 years of poor snow performance. The reality is for that amount of snow, and you driving a RWD vehicle, you should really invest in a set of snow tires. For your convenience you can mount them on another set of wheels so that you can switch them out with regular all-season tires yourself.

You shouldn't expect a new $1000 set of all-seasons to have you driving safely in 6"+ of snow. Period.

Yes, it's expensive to have two sets of wheels/tires. But where you are driving, and if this is your daily car, you need them.