Anyone drive their AMG in the snow??
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06 CLS55 AMG
I had to drive mine to and from the dealer the other day and although most of the snow was gone, a few slick spots proved this car was no figure skater...
When in doubt - leave her home, same goes for your car...
When in doubt - leave her home, same goes for your car...
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2006 CLS55
All Good.
I drive the car out in K-W, Ontario Canada every day. I commute 45km (almost 30miles) every day one way to work and back. I have 18 inch rims and snow tires. The cars drives beautifully. All you need is some good snow tires. I used to drove my previous car, a BMW, in the snow for years and just went through anything with the proper tires. My drives goes through a snow belt area where the roads close every so often and I still take the back roads and have yet to have had any issues. It’s all about the tires. Get some good snow rims and tires and you are set.
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2006 Granite Grey CLS55
All I can say is... I miss my GLK loaner car. With a LIGHT tap of gas, my tires are spinning and I'm barely moving down the block that still has a little bit of snow/slush.
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I drive the car out in K-W, Ontario Canada every day. I commute 45km (almost 30miles) every day one way to work and back. I have 18 inch rims and snow tires. The cars drives beautifully. All you need is some good snow tires. I used to drove my previous car, a BMW, in the snow for years and just went through anything with the proper tires. My drives goes through a snow belt area where the roads close every so often and I still take the back roads and have yet to have had any issues. It’s all about the tires. Get some good snow rims and tires and you are set.
I live in Toronto and use my CL55 as my DD no matter the weather. Tires are very important! I hate winter tires!
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Don't forget common sense also! I have seen quite a few Four-wheel drive vehicles slide out of control because the driver thought he/she was invincible in a four-wheel drive vehicle and lost control... It's funny when someone in a 500hp rear-wheel drive vehicle has to stop and help them out of the ditch! I am originally from northwestern PA and we got tons of lake effect snow so I learned how to drive in pretty quickly! I used to love messing around in my S-10 or my Plymouth Scamp in the winter! We don't get enough snow down here to even bother with changing tires... I wish we did get a little more snow though, because I do love driving in it!
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I see all the salt on front bumper, but I know that wasn't in Redondo Beach....
As far as driving the cars - they are JUST cars. Why the hell WOULDN'T you drive your car if you like it? I used to drive mine all the time in snow, and would do so again. I also really like my car, care about it, keep it clean and maintained, and value my automobile (as much as one can, because again - it is just a car.)
For the uninformed, it snows in Germany. These cars are driven there. Tires are key though.
These RWD AMG cars go great in the snow, with the right tires (you may be surprised.)
And for those that say they don't want their precious car rusting away, the quality of craftsmanship is much better now than it was in the past. And realistically, if something were to happen, it is still "only" a Mercedes.
And trust me, I get upset when my car gets a rock chip, cracked windshield, etc.
We aren't talking about Phantoms, Veyrons, and Murcielagos here. Sorry guys but this isn't the most expensive, desirable, brand out there - but it is truly my favorite. I would choose the drivability over Lambo/Ferrari everyday.
The only thing to be concerned about, like mentioned above, is other drivers running into you. Especially "invincible" ones in 4WDs.
Exercise care and caution and it's no big deal.
I see all the salt on front bumper, but I know that wasn't in Redondo Beach....
As far as driving the cars - they are JUST cars. Why the hell WOULDN'T you drive your car if you like it? I used to drive mine all the time in snow, and would do so again. I also really like my car, care about it, keep it clean and maintained, and value my automobile (as much as one can, because again - it is just a car.)
For the uninformed, it snows in Germany. These cars are driven there. Tires are key though.
These RWD AMG cars go great in the snow, with the right tires (you may be surprised.)
And for those that say they don't want their precious car rusting away, the quality of craftsmanship is much better now than it was in the past. And realistically, if something were to happen, it is still "only" a Mercedes.
And trust me, I get upset when my car gets a rock chip, cracked windshield, etc.
We aren't talking about Phantoms, Veyrons, and Murcielagos here. Sorry guys but this isn't the most expensive, desirable, brand out there - but it is truly my favorite. I would choose the drivability over Lambo/Ferrari everyday.
The only thing to be concerned about, like mentioned above, is other drivers running into you. Especially "invincible" ones in 4WDs.
Exercise care and caution and it's no big deal.
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Always did,continue to do so regardless of what car I have at the moment (with the exception of Ferraris that get excercised in Winter only on dry roads).
SL65 with Winter tires was quite capable even in a bad snowstorm and very "entertaining" at the same time.
SL65 with Winter tires was quite capable even in a bad snowstorm and very "entertaining" at the same time.
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This is my 4th winter on my CLS55 with 18 inch AMG replica wheels and snows in Toronto. It's actually a very good winter car due to the fact that you can raise the air suspension.
Would AWD be nice? Absolutely, the performance capability of this car is absolutely wasted in the snow but I've never been close to getting stuck.
Would AWD be nice? Absolutely, the performance capability of this car is absolutely wasted in the snow but I've never been close to getting stuck.
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2022 AMG SL 63. 2021 APR stage 1 Audi SQ7.
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Drive mine from KY to NC. Weather in both places looked good but dumba$$ me didn't realize that we had to cross the Blue Ridge Mountains after midnight. Had the stock tires on.
CLS + snow + mountains at midnight is not fun!
CLS + snow + mountains at midnight is not fun!
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CLS63 2013
Just picked up a new 2013 CLS63 yesterday! Traded my beloved 2010 S550 4-Matic.
Ran Blizzaks on my 2007 and 2010 SClass 4-Matic in the past, and it was "OK". Live in Denver. You can NOT drive it nutty, I don't care who you are or how many years you think you have "snow driving" prowess. Thing is a sled, and the tires are just too wide. But, Blizzaks definitely help a LOT, and night and day over running the summer Conti's.
But now with the 518hp AMG, and the varied tire size from front to back (285/30 vs 255/35), I can't even find the larger size in Blizzak. I have a nice truck I drive on the few days there is snow on the ground here in Denver, but occasionally you get caught! Looks nice, and then WHAM! I prefer to run winter tires even if I hardly drive from Nov-Mar. Would love some advice from someone on going either full snow, or just a nice proven All-Season? Appreciate your help gentlemen!!
Ran Blizzaks on my 2007 and 2010 SClass 4-Matic in the past, and it was "OK". Live in Denver. You can NOT drive it nutty, I don't care who you are or how many years you think you have "snow driving" prowess. Thing is a sled, and the tires are just too wide. But, Blizzaks definitely help a LOT, and night and day over running the summer Conti's.
But now with the 518hp AMG, and the varied tire size from front to back (285/30 vs 255/35), I can't even find the larger size in Blizzak. I have a nice truck I drive on the few days there is snow on the ground here in Denver, but occasionally you get caught! Looks nice, and then WHAM! I prefer to run winter tires even if I hardly drive from Nov-Mar. Would love some advice from someone on going either full snow, or just a nice proven All-Season? Appreciate your help gentlemen!!
Last edited by bivings; Jun 23, 2013 at 03:44 PM. Reason: grammar/spelling
