'18 C300 Run flat All season tires?
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'18 C300 Run flat All season tires?
What are the best All season run flats that are good in the snow since I cannot get dedicated snow tires or another set of rims to store them. In NY Suburbs I would say we usually get slushy snow maybe 1-2 in so trying to see what is best to purchase Thanks
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Consider all weather tires.
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Good question : ) forum members been recommending CrossClinate 2 see if you find one that fits https://mbworld.org/forums/glc63s-gl...ving-tips.html
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If it does not apply to you I say get a fix a flat kit like MB's Tirefit, or get slime and stuff.
Run-flats are noisy, expensive to replace, leads to harsh rides in general and more susceptible to road damage (the latter being personal experience and more likely to be damaged by potholes than traditional tires) pretty much all my run-flat tires bubbled and had to be replaced.
Without run-flats and if you have that slim kit, you can patch it on the spot and then drive somewhere then get it fixed properly.
Or use MB's roadside assistance or if you have your own type of road side assistance. It is a personal preference thing really because it is either if a tire gets "nailed" you can just drive to get it replaced without thinking much at reduced speeds of course but the disadvantages of ride quality as mentioned daily, or have to get out of vehicle, patch the tire and air it up then drive to get it fixed. That said, Run-flats can't beat physics, if the sidewall blows out, tire gets ripped apart, you can't continue driving, obviously.
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I bought a spare donut and run regular, non run flat continental extreme contact dws 06. There are lots of good tires out there. Tire Rack has reviews and an interactive buying guide.
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