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I am a Florida resident but intend to do some nationwide road trips as I am now retired. I own a 2018 C43 AMG with 19" wheels. I would like to have all season tires for my travels. Having lived in Chicago and New Hampshire I am fully aware that in real snowy conditions there is nothing better than snow tires. But, given I have nothing that would demand that I take the car out in deep snow - going that route isn't required or desired. I want to get rid of the Pirelli P Zero run-flats (which do need replacing) and see if there is a good all season, non run-flat tire for this car. Suggestions? Thanks!
I have been running Michelin CC2 for a couple of seasons here in the PNW, where we get some occasional snow & ice. The CC2 Michelins do pretty good for the winter months, and still have (very) decent grip in dry conditions. I have been able to maintain daily commutes with light snow (3"-4") in a C450 w/stock ride height, no problems. No hit on fuel economy too. I currently have 28,000 miles with 5-6mm left on front & rears (warrantied for 60K by Michelin). I use aftermarket 18" Konig Oversteers ($278-299/each @ Discount Tire) instead of the stock AMG rims - as the Konigs are half as much $ to replace when you drill a pothole or other. Plus AMG stock rims are very prone to cracking/splitting as the inner rim thickness of the barrel is rolled so thin; plenty of the sad sack AMG stock rim story is peppered all over this forum.
Ditch the run flats ASAP, and go with either Michelin CC2, or their competitor's Pirelli Weatheractives if you want true "four season" tires that can handle light/occasional snow. If there's ice, stay at home until it melts
. My two cents
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All Season for 19" 2018 C43
