Cycosis

Its snowing buckets up here in Canada and I put the C away as I dont have cash for winter tires nor do I want to tkae off my cf lip. Anyone else have to do this? I miss it already

Blazeitup123

I just slapped on some alpin pa3's on my stock 18in amgs. Handles the snow no problem. Its my only car so i had to get tires. I did convince the dealer to pay for them. I got my c in september with ricer summers on it. I said there was no way im buying a cpo with those tires. They cut me a cheque for $1200 CDN that day lol. Glk with bald tires traded for c350 with 2 sets of brand new rubber. Straight trade. Never happier!

masterstudent

Unless you have a C63, I don't see the point of storing the car for winter. A good set of winter tires and defensive driving is all you need. But yea, if you can't afford winter tires, you better not go out in a snow storm.

TB5...

ITS SNOWING!!!???

*looks outside*...

whew... not here... where you live dude?

and i just put the winter tires on a week ago! spent the money for the 4matic.

UnderOath

I've been shopping for a c300 4matic to use as my winter car. Are the stockers abysmal in the snow?

JFOUR

Yes and No: I only drive mine in the winter when the roads are dry. I have an old Sentra (riding on 13s!) I drive over the snow, salt and pot holes. I really fall back in love with the C when I climb in and drive it every few weeks or so.

Sportstick

Yes.....Blizzak WS70 rescues either a rwd or 4matic. I do fine in Michigan with Blizzak WS60, last year's model, on my rwd.

jctevere

A decent set of winter tires aren't too expensive, plus, they should last about 3-4 years if you don't leave them on 24/7. Also, what car do you use instead of the c-class?

I got a set of great winter tires from Costco for around $125 a piece and they are great. $500, come with a 5 year, 80,000 mile warranty for tread, free mounting, lifetime balancing, and covers against flat and/or rim damage due to tire failure. I know $500 may seem like a lot, but it will certainly last you a long time. And if you look at what it costs you to store your car and keep a second, it is much cheaper.

Cycosis

I share my mom's 99 Ford Explorer and my dad's 2010 Ram laramie. I work for them so we commute together so its no biggie. I picked up my C in 2008 and it hasn't seen a winter yet. Just hit 15,000kms the other week before I put it in for storage.

encoder

Maybe it's just me, but part of the appeal of a Mercedes is it's impeccable safety record.

Easy for me to say because I live in Florida, but winter driving is definitely more dangerous and I want myself and my family to be in the safest possible car.

BenTrovato

Am I the only one who thinks that if you can't afford winter tires, then you shouldn't be driving a benz? Or maybe my perception of the world is way off.

Waldi12

I have C300 4matic, got it last winter and used stock tires, performed well, this year go winter on and it handles very well on snow and ice

Amaxm

I'm in central Florida - can someone recommend some winter tires for me ?!?

I kid, I kid, I feel sorry for you guys - hope it's a short season for you...

IgorDj

ive been driving my car during winter i live in calgary, and its not bad at all, been using all seasons and its not bad. wont throw winter cause ill barely drive it, the salt and rocks are soo bad up here.

Cycosis

Whats wrong with having a summer car? Id much rather invest money in making the car unique then tyres as I have an alternative for the winter. Like I said in my first post, I dont want to take my CF lip off every season as the car is already a plow without one on. Plus, the gravel and salt kills any car and Ive already had my grill repainted once, don't want to do it again.

JFOUR

Well put! Winters are hell on your car. Rather than buying snow tires I just bought a ***** box to drive when the roads are bad. Its an ugly car but looks great all covered in salt, snow and ice. I do still drive my MB in the winter, but just when the roads are dry and clear.

DannyAves

The joy of living in Florida...greetings from Miami.

08SEA300

I'll park mine and drive my 250 once I need a snow vehicle. But the C will be used on every other day that it isn't icy/snowy out.

BenTrovato

Nothing is wrong with having a summer car. Get 2 summer cars if you want. Heck, get 3 if it makes you happy. I never said don't get a summer car, but how can you afford a winter beater if you can't afford $800 winter tires? Unless the price of winter beaters has gone in recent years.

Cycosis

^someone isnt reading my other posts

omgitselaine

My SO is using the C as his DD now and I've got a MDX which is perfect for our winter travels we often go skiing up North so my ride the perfect ride for the tough weather and all the ski gear we have !!

Spec_Davis

Its in the garage hibernating in the winter.

karlt10

Been using Bridgestone Blizzak for all but 3 of the past 27 years. LOVE them. On both an Acura Integra and a Mazda6 wagon, I have never even approached getting stuck on snow, deep snow, or ice. On many occasions I've passed and/or pulled away from AWD and 4WD vehicles. I haven't (yet) bought a set for the Merc, but I am thinking about it. (last winter was first with car, and I've been working remote for 18 months)