Please advise if SLK 280 will be alright in Cleveland winter if I put winter tires?

clevelandSLK · 04-12-2010, 10:26 PM

I have a SLK 280 an I live in Chicago. Though it is terrible in snow, because the city of Chicago cleans the streets well, I never had major problems. I am moving to cleveland and am not sure if my car can handle the snow. SOmeone said that the winter tires should make a difference. Is that possible?
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Duo-Art · 04-13-2010, 10:05 AM

We Chicagoans (I live in Skokie) will miss you. There have been numerous reports from SLK owners that with correct winter tires, the SLK handles quite well in shallow snow. Of course, deep snow is a problem because of limited ground clearance.

mercedes230 · 09-08-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by clevelandSLK

I have a SLK 280 an I live in Chicago. Though it is terrible in snow, because the city of Chicago cleans the streets well, I never had major problems. I am moving to cleveland and am not sure if my car can handle the snow. SOmeone said that the winter tires should make a difference. Is that possible?
Please adivse.

I have the same problem i live in cleveland and i just bought a slk230 i had a clk320 and it wasnt to bad without winter tires sooo i dont no i will have to get winter tires....

thtguy · 09-23-2010, 09:43 AM

when we were still in VA, my wife's SLK32 did alright with snow tires (we used to use Blizzak's on aftermarket wheels) though when it is icy you still have to turn off the ESP and let it spin!!!!

Now in FL again, don't have to worry about Snow anymore!

Joshelley · 09-02-2011, 12:25 PM

I also live in Chicago and needed to drive my SLK 208 50 miles a day to work rain or shine. I have been putting Blizzak snow tires on every winter and have had no problems with snow....as long as it isn't deeper than the front of the car.

madhermit · 10-10-2011, 01:32 PM

I've driven my SLK350 for three winters in Toronto, Canada. I have a set of winter tires and I think it is fine. Put it in comfort mode, and if you have to, start in third gear.

EagleSL · 12-03-2011, 04:02 PM

Even with the best snow tire setup, ground clearance is the main issue.

09-23-2010, 09:43 AM	#4
thtguy Senior Member 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 370 Drives: 2005 C55	when we were still in VA, my wife's SLK32 did alright with snow tires (we used to use Blizzak's on aftermarket wheels) though when it is icy you still have to turn off the ESP and let it spin!!!! Now in FL again, don't have to worry about Snow anymore! __________________ 2002 SLK32 - Wife's car Stock 2005 C55 2nd Cat/Resonator Delete

09-02-2011, 12:25 PM	#5
Joshelley Newbie 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5 Drives: Slk 280	Snow tires on slk I also live in Chicago and needed to drive my SLK 208 50 miles a day to work rain or shine. I have been putting Blizzak snow tires on every winter and have had no problems with snow....as long as it isn't deeper than the front of the car.

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04-13-2010, 10:05 AM	#2
Duo-Art Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Skokie, Illinois Posts: 306	We Chicagoans (I live in Skokie) will miss you. There have been numerous reports from SLK owners that with correct winter tires, the SLK handles quite well in shallow snow. Of course, deep snow is a problem because of limited ground clearance.

10-10-2011, 01:32 PM	#6
madhermit Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 9 Drives: 2008 C350 4Matic	I've driven my SLK350 for three winters in Toronto, Canada. I have a set of winter tires and I think it is fine. Put it in comfort mode, and if you have to, start in third gear.

12-03-2011, 04:02 PM	#7
EagleSL Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 8 Drives: Mercedes SL and E350 Cab	Even with the best snow tire setup, ground clearance is the main issue.

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