panj

Hey guys


im looking to buy a C43 Coupe, and plan on using it as a daily driver all year around. But i live in Canada, where we can get -40 celsius temperature and lots of snow accumulation.


So i was wondering, to anyone who has knowledge on this matter, is the C43 Coupe drivable in winter under those conditions? (obviously good winter tires will be a must)


Thanks in advance!

5ilver-5urfer

Yes it is definitely driveable and fairly confidence inspiring in snowy conditions. Just remember, given that it's 69% RWD, a little too much gas will cause you to fish tail in snow. Make sure you're okay with that.

unr1

I'm surprised you didn't tell him to ask his dealer

5ilver-5urfer

how's it going bb gurl

panj

Thanks for the answer!

Always good to have real experience opinion, instead of just relying solely on biased dealers.


Been reading about those transmission weird issues though...

unr1

Master-Spud

I used my 2017 C43 coupe all of last winter in Alberta, no issues what so ever as long as you put on a decent set of winter tires. But yes if you hammer on it hard, you will fish tail a little. But as long as you use your head even a little I would say it's a perfectly fine winter driver.

flagman

Absolutely fine as a winter car - as long as you have winter tires.

I had 2 previous C350 4Matics (variable front-rear power transfer), and I really didn't feel a huge difference with my C450 last winter which has front/rear power ratio biased towards RWD. Just go easy on the gas - as has been said, she will wag her tail if you're too aggressive with the go pedal...although in a safe setting, it can be fun.

hatata

Live in Calgary. With Winter tires and sensible driving on Icy roads you will be fine.

panj

Thanks for all the answers!

srini

Hi,
I just got the 2018 model....live in Ottawa. Was contemplating on winter tires and rims but was also wondering if I can wing it this winter. Looked around in Costco for run flats and they came up to $2000. Any suggestions on good deals greatly appreciated.

jerhu

Yes, don't get runflats. And if you're on the 19" runflats probably not a great idea to run those in the winter. You can get a dedicated set of 18" winter tires + rims for $1500ish.

5ilver-5urfer

If you have the factory all seasons then you may be able to eek by this winter if you're doing limited driving. If you have the 19' summer performance tires, they're incredibly bad in winter, I would change them if possible.

GWSHARK

YY17c43

No problem in Winnipeg lol I bought 18s AMG wheel with winter tires as a package from dealer. Good looking wheel with Pirelli winter tires

sean1.8t

We're talking about driving on the streets here, so for the most part, AWD is AWD, guys. What it REALLY comes down to is tires and ground clearance. We've got some decent clearance but we can't be getting too crazy. And I wouldn't recommend lowering springs. I've dealt with replacing wheel well liners and belly-pans galore. Cracked bumpers and all that other BS that comes with having that "perfect stance". But I guess I'm too old for that sh*t, now.

Also, this new version of this 4MATIC is just as capable as my previous Audi's & Subaru's AWD systems were. And yes the back end will swing out on ya more than most AWD cars will but that's only when you turn off 'Traction Control.' Which is what I do everyday; especially in winter. Because if you ask me, the only way to steer on snow is with oversteer

srini

Lol ! I will. Thanks for the advise all.

srini

Finally got four winter tires and rims from PMC tire(www.pmctire.com) for 1/4 the price of dealership OEM ones. I first tried Costco tires(Michelin X ice 18 inch X13) with 18 inch replica alloy wheels which didn't clear the front calipers. The return was easy but they didn't have any other brand to try out and were suggesting I go with 19 inch winter tires and rims (more expensive and not recommended).
The next day, I decided to go with PMC tires online. They shipped them mounted and balanced in two days and delivered to the door nicely packed with lug nuts. Installed them myself in the garage in 20 minutes without any glitch. Now I am fearlessly driving on the winter roads of Ottawa.

Replika Wheels R167 Hyper Silver wheel 18X8, 5x112, 66.5, 32 offset
Hercules Tires - AVALANCHE RT - P225/45R18 XL 95H BSW
Total:CAD $1617

Winter tires in Canada

My baby with new winter tires and alloy wheels

Loving the ride with new winter tires

Mayur999

2019 C43 Winter Tire Setup - 225/45/18s - Pirelli Soto Zero Runflats

skylai

I have the same tires, not sure how great they are on snow or icy roads.GTA doesn't have major snowfall at this time yet, but damn those tires are very noisy.
I used to have Bridgestone WS60 and WS80, Micheline Xi3, Toyo Observe 02 on my others cars in the past, this set are yet bring the most road noise. I hope they are really good on snow!

Mayur999

Weve had some snow up here in Barrie already. Ive driven the car in it and it has been good so far. No issues!

Will keep you posted

Carlo Cc

Purchased winter rims and tires for my 2019 C43 at Camco Acura in Ottawa. They gave a great deal for RWC Wheels and Toyo Tires - $2800 tax-in including MB sensors:

http://rwcwheels.com/winter-wheels/mercedes/c43-amg/2019/18#content

Definitely prefer them over Costco steels.

Mayur999

Rims look great! Do you have a pic of how it turned out looking on the car?

Thank you

jonathan358

@Mayur999 Those wheels are very common, ever since the winter season started, all the Mercs been getting these including me lol.

Mayur999

haha. I guess i just have never seen them on the car and what they look like before.