Shooff

Well what are you all thinkin for winter tires?

My idea was to mount some winter tires on the stock rims and get other rim/tires for summer. I know an 18 this wide is not ideal for winter driving, but I wanted to know what other owners will be picking for tires.

I was pondering the Goodyear Ultra Grip or the Blizzak tires? Any suggestions anyone?

1st amg

I have Pirelli P240 Snowsport that are going to be mounted on my OEm 18's as I have the 19 inch euro multi spoke for the summer.

NORTH 44 C63

235.40.18 Pirelli 240 SottoZero Series II all around on OEM 18's

AMGBeleza

I've already posted several times on mine. I got the Dunlop Wintersport M3s. Pictures of the wheels I got are in the photo section. They are cheap and they actually look pretty good. Check out the wheels, tires, suspension and brakes section too in the main area.

peet

All I can say is - I've put mine on already (was the guinea pig car for Tire Rack) and boy does it suck driving on dry roads while it's 70f out with these on. Any gear, hard throttle and the car is dancing. But, that's the price we pay to actually survive snow.

bigbodybeeenz

Snow...what's that?

dremorg

jarjoug

I got Michelin Pilot Alpin.

George

hcy

I got the bridgestone blizzak lm 25 i'm running 235/40 f and 255/35 r for winter

Busta Riles

Go with the Blizzak LM-25

Deeroff

I have Vredestein wintracs and they are great - Had them on my E55 and ML63 - they are MUCH better than the Dunlops, Blizzaks etc IMHO - they handle well in the dry and rain (and the snow of course), do not wear out quickly and the road noise is good.

Not the cheapest alternative, but...

mcc3456

Same set-up for mine. 235 in rear is better in snow, but 255 is much better the other 97% of time it is not snowing. Got a 2000 ML430 for the heavy stuff!

Shooff

I am going to put in an order for the Blizzak LM-25's not going to stagger them though, just 235/40/18 all around. Don't think there should be any issues on the rim width if I don't stagger them.

SebringSilver

Are you putting those on the OEM wheels? What's the width of the wheels in the back?

Java

I just got a set of 235/40ZR-18 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D XL.
I live in northern NJ/NYC area so the roads gets plow fairly quickly. This is why I chose the Dunlops over the more aggressive snow/ice bite of the LM25s

The size was recommended to me by Luke @ tirerack (he mentioned not to bother with the staggered setup)
Also got a set of cheap rims: 18x8 Sport Tuning Glide Bright Sil

Shooff

I went with the Blizzaks, Tirerack also recommended the Dunlops, but I felt the blizzaks would be more suitable for Canadian winters.

jackrycheung

dats why I couldnt find those oems anymore in GTA, lolz. I have just installed them today with 225.40.18 240 SottoZero

jarjoug

I just realized I have a problem with my tires. The back are Alpin PA3 and the front are PA2. Will that cause any problems for me?

George

NORTH 44 C63

Hey George, You should be fine but personally I would go back to your Tire guy and demand PA3's for the front. Was it your dealer that made the mistake??

jarjoug

Barry, I got the tires ordered from Costco. I was just looking at them now and realized they were two different sets. I am sure they will return them.

George

NORTH 44 C63

Costco....shouldn't be a problem. They may even give you bag of fresh hot donuts for the hassle..LOL

mrowlands

I have Continetal T810S 225 x 18 tires on my c63

Just had our first snow storm and I wasnt impressed. Dont grip too well in braking and I got stuck on my own driveway and there wasnt that much snow.

I will be talking to dealership!!!!

Shooff

Blizzaks have been great here so far. No complaints.

wuyichao

good choice!

PatSC23

putting snows on the stock 18's gives you a reason to buy 19's, thats y im doing it