c32 amg in snow?
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c32 amg in snow?
I was wondering how the C32 amg would be in the snow with good snow tires on (Blizzaks maybe). I know this car is known for not being good in the snow, but is it still safe? I live in NY if that matters....
sry if this is a dumb question im new to the forums
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sry if this is a dumb question im new to the forums
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2006 SLK55 AMG/// 2006 Porsche CaymanS 2010 135i
Originally Posted by lil' is 300
I was wondering how the C32 amg would be in the snow with good snow tires on (Blizzaks maybe). I know this car is known for not being good in the snow, but is it still safe? I live in NY if that matters....
sry if this is a dumb question im new to the forums
Thanks![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
sry if this is a dumb question im new to the forums
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Snow tires make a big difference! Drove my E55 with Dunlop WinterSports M3 all winter on my stock rims and the car drove like a AWD car. It reminded me of my Audi A4 Quattro.
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Originally Posted by Marktini
I downsized to 16" rims. After 600 or 700 miles on dry pavement my Blizzaks seemed to grip the snow/ice better than when they were fresh. .
Can you share which wheel you got to do that because I've been trying to get that to happen with NO luck!
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Originally Posted by lil' is 300
thanks for all the responses
One other question what type of mods can you do on the c32 without voiding the warranty?
One other question what type of mods can you do on the c32 without voiding the warranty?
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2006 SLK55 AMG/// 2006 Porsche CaymanS 2010 135i
Originally Posted by lap
WOW.... you managed to get on 16" over our front calipers!!!
Can you share which wheel you got to do that because I've been trying to get that to happen with NO luck!
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Can you share which wheel you got to do that because I've been trying to get that to happen with NO luck!
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I have 225/45-17 Blizzak LM-22's on my stock wheels and they make a world of difference from any performance summer tire. Overall, they made driving in the snow possible but I wouldn't say it was great even in W mode. My thinking was as long as the tires would give me enough traction to get me home, I'd be happy but I wouldn't necessarily take my C32 out for a drive in the snow. If you have room in NY and the budget for a winter beater, thats the way to go.
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I drove my C32 in snow and ice with friction winter tyres, it works, but nothing more than that. I only used it when the roads had been cleared of snow and the remains was melting. If there is a lot of snow, you might or will get stuck, but you drive on roads with just a thin layer of snow, it works just like any other rwd car. ESP works very well.
For example, almost 50% of the taxis around here are new or old E-klass, and usually there is plenty of snow around the suburbs of stockholm, and I guess if there was a problem driving mercedes in snow, the taxi companys wouldnt have a fleet with 50% or more of them...
But most cars still chose "real" winter tires...
![](http://www.gummihuset.se/images/dack/2003/030922_nokian.jpg)
I have these in 225/40 R18 as winter tyres on my RS4, and yes, ppl think you are a retard driving with wide, low profile tires on 18"s![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
But they work great.
For example, almost 50% of the taxis around here are new or old E-klass, and usually there is plenty of snow around the suburbs of stockholm, and I guess if there was a problem driving mercedes in snow, the taxi companys wouldnt have a fleet with 50% or more of them...
But most cars still chose "real" winter tires...
![](http://www.gummihuset.se/images/dack/2003/030922_nokian.jpg)
I have these in 225/40 R18 as winter tyres on my RS4, and yes, ppl think you are a retard driving with wide, low profile tires on 18"s
![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
But they work great.