C55 in snow
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Originally Posted by knepster
Was fine this AM in Long Island 2-3 inches on ground, some ice. Have Blizzaks and 17" 203 AMG wheels 225/45/17. Drove like a charm.
Eric....
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Me too>>>> I have had about 10 days of good snow/ice/crap and I couldn't be happier!!! Running same wheels (I wish the double spokes were this easy to clean) and Michelin PA2's 225/45/17.
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Originally Posted by knepster
Was fine this AM in Long Island 2-3 inches on ground, some ice. Have Blizzaks and 17" 203 AMG wheels 225/45/17. Drove like a charm.
Rgds,
Norm
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
Heh Norm,
when are we going to see some pics (or have I missed them somewhere??)
when are we going to see some pics (or have I missed them somewhere??)
Rgds,
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I have horror stories, with snow and a mercedes, thank god I am out of Ithaca,NY and no more snow and driving in snow, you could only take car to campus in the evening and in the winter months all the roads froze was very interesting to drive around.
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I've been using the Michilin Pilot Alpin PA2 w/ 17" ASA ST-4 rims here in michigan since it started snowing. I've loved them so far. Since I do a lot of highway driving and our snow coverage on roads varys I picked these tires because of their ability to handle well at speed on dry conditions.
The rims are great cause they're cheap and are almost identical to the stock C55 rims in look.
The rims are great cause they're cheap and are almost identical to the stock C55 rims in look.
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"I have horror stories, with snow and a mercedes, thank god I am out of Ithaca,NY and no more snow and driving in snow, you could only take car to campus in the evening and in the winter months all the roads froze was very interesting to drive around".....
what tires/car did you have horror stories with?
I have blizzaks lm 22s but was too lazy/tired to go try them out yesterday. will do so today, as it's going to warm up tomorrow........
what tires/car did you have horror stories with?
I have blizzaks lm 22s but was too lazy/tired to go try them out yesterday. will do so today, as it's going to warm up tomorrow........
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I have PA2's on 203 wheels and thecar was perfect, with 2 mass pike runs to the airport yeaterday. I keep it in C mode, and seems to do great. the car is covered in crap. I would say the only thing that realy stinks about the car in snow is the windshield wipers. That and it was so cold last night my light cleaners were showering my lights, and the stuff was freezing on contact. lol
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Originally Posted by ScottsC55
I have PA2's on 203 wheels and thecar was perfect, with 2 mass pike runs to the airport yeaterday. I keep it in C mode, and seems to do great. the car is covered in crap. I would say the only thing that realy stinks about the car in snow is the windshield wipers. That and it was so cold last night my light cleaners were showering my lights, and the stuff was freezing on contact. lol
Scott
Scott
I was out in -30C yesterday and have been adding MB Winter wash to RainX winter fluid an everything stayed liquid without ANY freezing. I add about 1/4 liter to a full jug of washer fluid and away you go>>>>>
Don't you love the PA2's!?!?!?
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Originally Posted by ScottsC55
... the only thing that realy stinks about the car in snow is the windshield wipers.
Rgds,
Norm
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Man, I certainly do not miss living in the snow, that's for sure! Where I'm at (Cali), it never snows! I've had my fair share of snow though, living in Chicago and visiting Minnesota a lot. I don't envy any of you...until you get to go skiing and snowboarding!
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Originally Posted by My_C55
I've been using the Michilin Pilot Alpin PA2 w/ 17" ASA ST-4 rims here in michigan since it started snowing. I've loved them so far. Since I do a lot of highway driving and our snow coverage on roads varys I picked these tires because of their ability to handle well at speed on dry conditions.
The rims are great cause they're cheap and are almost identical to the stock C55 rims in look.
The rims are great cause they're cheap and are almost identical to the stock C55 rims in look.
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Originally Posted by anucci
Good to know. This is my setup. I also like the rims. They are cheap and look great.
