Winter Prep Time
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Winter Prep Time
Just installed my Snow Tires (Michelin PA4 255.35.19's), Cursory oil change, antifreeze check to -50, Ethanol added to windshield washer fluid and WeatherTech Digital Fit Floor-liners installed.
First impressions of the PA4 is they are dead quite on dry road. Dry handling is at the top of the chart as well (-1C) . Will update once I get into some ice and snow>>>
First impressions of the PA4 is they are dead quite on dry road. Dry handling is at the top of the chart as well (-1C) . Will update once I get into some ice and snow>>>
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255.35.19 all around. The extra 1/2" rear wheel width compensates for any height difference nicely. I went with this set up after speaking with Fritz Eichler, AMG's Drivetrain Director about their recommended winter setup. 255.35.19 on OEM wheels is what they used during cold weather testing. He also commented that during cold weather testing the BS Coupe was the drivers favourite. The c55 and C63 Sedan were a blast to drive in winter. Can't wait for some snow>>>>
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This is one of the few BS's that actually sees the track. So it's get driven!
But to winter drive this beauty is just sad. Winters here are disgusting, rocks, SALT, etc. It will just kill the condition of the car.
A car like this deserves to be stored away for the winter.
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This is one of the few BS's that actually sees the track. So it's get driven!
But to winter drive this beauty is just sad. Winters here are disgusting, rocks, SALT, etc. It will just kill the condition of the car.
A car like this deserves to be stored away for the winter.
But to winter drive this beauty is just sad. Winters here are disgusting, rocks, SALT, etc. It will just kill the condition of the car.
A car like this deserves to be stored away for the winter.
Winter is just a minor blip in the radar.
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Hi Barry,
Thats sick you're winter driving the BS! -I totally approve! Please let us know how the tread wear is on the winters! I too just put my winters on today and after rotating am going to go for 2 seasons on the Hankook W310s (They have great tread wear but I feel dont have the same limit as the Michelins. Not sure though...) Anyways sorry to hijack the thread but maybe this can be about those of us who winter drive our AMGs... heres some pics from today of my C63 in winter mode!
And for when theres that one "Freak Storm" where we get ridiculous amounts of snow..... I threw these on my Mother's Range Rover!
Thats sick you're winter driving the BS! -I totally approve! Please let us know how the tread wear is on the winters! I too just put my winters on today and after rotating am going to go for 2 seasons on the Hankook W310s (They have great tread wear but I feel dont have the same limit as the Michelins. Not sure though...) Anyways sorry to hijack the thread but maybe this can be about those of us who winter drive our AMGs... heres some pics from today of my C63 in winter mode!
And for when theres that one "Freak Storm" where we get ridiculous amounts of snow..... I threw these on my Mother's Range Rover!
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Just did my winter setup on my cls63tt a week ago. I went with the Pirelli Sottozero. Love them so far. Another joy of driving those powerful cars during winter is the cold air...feels like I gained an extra 50 hp and 50 decibels from my engine!
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I had the same Pirelli's on a CTS-V I used to own. We didn't have snow here last Winter, but the tires kept me from slipping on the road like the stocks did.
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I respectfully disagree. I feel its a shame not to drive them in winter. My c55 and c63 sedan both saw full time winter driving and when sold were in better than showroom condition. My cars also get pampered all year round. Anyone that knows me knows how well I maintain them>>>
Winter is just a minor blip in the radar.
Winter is just a minor blip in the radar.
my c63 will be driven all year round as well... sun, rain, snow, anything
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