Winter Tires
09-15-2014, 08:36 PM
#26
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they were absolutely useless for me if there was more than an inch or two of snowfall (not in atl). ended up driving my buddy's range rover instead.
09-16-2014, 12:54 AM
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09-16-2014, 10:26 AM
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I think it may be a terminology thing but for us up here we have winter tires. I know some here say "snow" tires and talk about studs or chains, but those are illegal here.
They are a performance winter tire as the low profile dictates that there will be compromises. If we could put something with a higher profile it probably would help. I had the LM32s on my G37X and the LM60s and they are very good at first, but due to the high wear rate of the suspension setup, I just go with them anyways, as the Michelins, I think, are more expensive.
They are a performance winter tire as the low profile dictates that there will be compromises. If we could put something with a higher profile it probably would help. I had the LM32s on my G37X and the LM60s and they are very good at first, but due to the high wear rate of the suspension setup, I just go with them anyways, as the Michelins, I think, are more expensive.
In my opinion, however, what tire you choose is dependant upon the type of winter driving you do, just like with any tire choice. Are these tires for you to bring your pregnant wife to the hospital in your C63 during a blizzard? I would go with the tire that has the least comprimises for snow performance. Or do you have another vehicle you plan to use in the snow, and these tires are for simply better traction in cold and wet conditions with the occassional trip home through light snow? In that case I would get a performance snow tire. As stated above, "performance" snow tires will have some compromises. For me, in the winter I am willing to give up quite a bit of dry weather performance in order to make sure I don't get stuck.
09-16-2014, 11:45 AM
#30
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I just looked for what I thought I read last year. I think I might be wrong now. When I researched, I thought the LM-32s were for cold, wet days with the ability to get you through some light snow (eg-it starts snowing while you are at work and have to drive home) but weren't meant for going through severe snow (eg-a ski trip into the mountains). The compound was different in order to help with cold, dry traction/handling when compared against their more dedicated (what I called) "snow" tires like the WS-series. In any case, I can't seem to find anything saying snow tires are different than winter tires.
In my opinion, however, what tire you choose is dependant upon the type of winter driving you do, just like with any tire choice. Are these tires for you to bring your pregnant wife to the hospital in your C63 during a blizzard? I would go with the tire that has the least comprimises for snow performance. Or do you have another vehicle you plan to use in the snow, and these tires are for simply better traction in cold and wet conditions with the occassional trip home through light snow? In that case I would get a performance snow tire. As stated above, "performance" snow tires will have some compromises. For me, in the winter I am willing to give up quite a bit of dry weather performance in order to make sure I don't get stuck.
In my opinion, however, what tire you choose is dependant upon the type of winter driving you do, just like with any tire choice. Are these tires for you to bring your pregnant wife to the hospital in your C63 during a blizzard? I would go with the tire that has the least comprimises for snow performance. Or do you have another vehicle you plan to use in the snow, and these tires are for simply better traction in cold and wet conditions with the occassional trip home through light snow? In that case I would get a performance snow tire. As stated above, "performance" snow tires will have some compromises. For me, in the winter I am willing to give up quite a bit of dry weather performance in order to make sure I don't get stuck.
Um, yeah, my wife's car is a little bit different than yours lol. We have the R Class for all the mundane, hockey chores in the inwter and my car essentially is my daily driver to do my thing. Blizzaks do a very good job, I would recommend them especially when new. Off throttle, the C63 is like a pitbull, responding to directional change well controlled and grippy, of course with the nannies all on., Blizzaks have that sticky compound and are soft so they are a very good tire. Relatively quiet too.
Big issue with the 63 is ground clearance, I got beached last year due to the amount of snow I tried to drive through, but got out with a brake torque launch, this is amazingly efficient. Better than when I put the wife and three kids in the trunk, not joking!
09-16-2014, 11:47 AM
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09-16-2014, 12:43 PM
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So which Blizzak's then? LM or WS? I am going to the dealer today after work, I will get their input as well and get a few quotes.
09-17-2014, 11:50 AM
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Checked with the dealer yesterday and he wasn't specific about which tire exactly but he said Pirelli and Michelin is the way to go. For Pirelli he quoted $560 per tire and Michelin $450 per tire. lol.
09-17-2014, 11:56 AM
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09-17-2014, 02:51 PM
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09-17-2014, 05:07 PM
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I saw it in here, but I'll ask anyway.
People with blizzaks, did you notice pretty extreme tire wear? I've read around that on dry roads in these cars the rears will really wear down and you might get a season out of them. I'm in a place that has good plowing so more often then not I will be on dry roads and would like something I can go through 2-3-4 seasons with.
People with blizzaks, did you notice pretty extreme tire wear? I've read around that on dry roads in these cars the rears will really wear down and you might get a season out of them. I'm in a place that has good plowing so more often then not I will be on dry roads and would like something I can go through 2-3-4 seasons with.
09-17-2014, 06:51 PM
#41
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I saw it in here, but I'll ask anyway.
People with blizzaks, did you notice pretty extreme tire wear? I've read around that on dry roads in these cars the rears will really wear down and you might get a season out of them. I'm in a place that has good plowing so more often then not I will be on dry roads and would like something I can go through 2-3-4 seasons with.
People with blizzaks, did you notice pretty extreme tire wear? I've read around that on dry roads in these cars the rears will really wear down and you might get a season out of them. I'm in a place that has good plowing so more often then not I will be on dry roads and would like something I can go through 2-3-4 seasons with.
09-17-2014, 09:25 PM
#42
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I just looked for what I thought I read last year. I think I might be wrong now. When I researched, I thought the LM-32s were for cold, wet days with the ability to get you through some light snow (eg-it starts snowing while you are at work and have to drive home) but weren't meant for going through severe snow (eg-a ski trip into the mountains). The compound was different in order to help with cold, dry traction/handling when compared against their more dedicated (what I called) "snow" tires like the WS-series. In any case, I can't seem to find anything saying snow tires are different than winter tires.
In my opinion, however, what tire you choose is dependant upon the type of winter driving you do, just like with any tire choice. Are these tires for you to bring your pregnant wife to the hospital in your C63 during a blizzard? I would go with the tire that has the least comprimises for snow performance. Or do you have another vehicle you plan to use in the snow, and these tires are for simply better traction in cold and wet conditions with the occassional trip home through light snow? In that case I would get a performance snow tire. As stated above, "performance" snow tires will have some compromises. For me, in the winter I am willing to give up quite a bit of dry weather performance in order to make sure I don't get stuck.
In my opinion, however, what tire you choose is dependant upon the type of winter driving you do, just like with any tire choice. Are these tires for you to bring your pregnant wife to the hospital in your C63 during a blizzard? I would go with the tire that has the least comprimises for snow performance. Or do you have another vehicle you plan to use in the snow, and these tires are for simply better traction in cold and wet conditions with the occassional trip home through light snow? In that case I would get a performance snow tire. As stated above, "performance" snow tires will have some compromises. For me, in the winter I am willing to give up quite a bit of dry weather performance in order to make sure I don't get stuck.
I had the LM-32s mounted for the worst winter in our State's history and they performed better than any other snow/winter tire I've used.
09-21-2014, 02:57 PM
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I saw it in here, but I'll ask anyway.
People with blizzaks, did you notice pretty extreme tire wear? I've read around that on dry roads in these cars the rears will really wear down and you might get a season out of them. I'm in a place that has good plowing so more often then not I will be on dry roads and would like something I can go through 2-3-4 seasons with.
People with blizzaks, did you notice pretty extreme tire wear? I've read around that on dry roads in these cars the rears will really wear down and you might get a season out of them. I'm in a place that has good plowing so more often then not I will be on dry roads and would like something I can go through 2-3-4 seasons with.
09-22-2014, 01:56 PM
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I ran Nokian Hakka 235 all around and they were simply awesome.
If the car can clear the snow (height), there wasn't anything in the way.... these tires are great!
If the car can clear the snow (height), there wasn't anything in the way.... these tires are great!
09-29-2014, 04:54 PM
#49
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^How do you find them in our winters?
I will most likely do a square set up. I was confused between the two Blizzak's and the Michelin, but now you've thrown another one in. lol
I am thinking Tire Rack is going to have the best prices so will order from them most likely. I guess they are all good and the best priced one should be a safe bet?
I will most likely do a square set up. I was confused between the two Blizzak's and the Michelin, but now you've thrown another one in. lol
I am thinking Tire Rack is going to have the best prices so will order from them most likely. I guess they are all good and the best priced one should be a safe bet?
09-30-2014, 11:41 PM
#50
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I've got a set of 18" winter wheels and tires for sale. Dunlop Winter Sport 3D's 235/40R18 XL 95V mounted in MSW 19 x 8" Type11 rims including TPMS sensors and lug bolts. Lots of tread left. Great winter tires - I ran them on the two C63's I used to have and was very happy with them.
email me at h54913@yahoo.com if interested
email me at h54913@yahoo.com if interested
