C63 Allergic to Snow?
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C63 Allergic to Snow?
As a follow up to my previous thread here, a buddy of mine decided to take a few shots of my newly acquired C63 Coupe!
I actually got stuck before taking these pics lol (too much torque!)...had to push it out...
I actually got stuck before taking these pics lol (too much torque!)...had to push it out...
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Nice photos. And congratulations on the new car!
Re: getting stuck in the snow; was the car on summer tires?
With dedicated winter tires (and a judicious right foot), the C63 dispatches of snow quite easily. Only real issue is clearance with deep snow drifts.
Re: getting stuck in the snow; was the car on summer tires?
With dedicated winter tires (and a judicious right foot), the C63 dispatches of snow quite easily. Only real issue is clearance with deep snow drifts.
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It snowed again last night! Seems like winter will never leave. I'm patiently waiting for the warmer weather to come so I can start my modding
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Coupe is looking good!
I went with michelin x-ice this winter. performed like a champ.
Just to pull from another thread, if you can afford it, I'd get the Mode Carbon Luftstrom diffuser. I think you'll be happy with it.
I went with michelin x-ice this winter. performed like a champ.
Just to pull from another thread, if you can afford it, I'd get the Mode Carbon Luftstrom diffuser. I think you'll be happy with it.
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I have been using Blizzak LM25 on on my BMW 335 with RWD. Have gotten stuck in Chicago 3 times in the past 5 years. The research on Tire Rack rates them a little behind the Blizzak WS50/60 (which my wife used happily on her Jetta years ago).
I will probably go back to Blizzaks for next year.
I will probably go back to Blizzaks for next year.
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I live in Quebec city, we had the coldest winter in 125years and I had no problem at all. A regular winter here is 350cm of snow and average temps in the -10c to -15c.
I use Nokian Hakkapellita 8 studded and Wavetrac LSD. I did burn through the rear tires though in only 5months. But I always drive with traction control in either sport or off. Lesson learned, next winter I'll leave the traction control on. It should help me get at least two seasons out of my rear tires. Btw, the front tires look like new.
Judging by the picture, your tires are either really worn or you don't have a LSD meaning you get stuck in a couple inches of snow. Get better tires and a LSD and you'll be just fine.
I use Nokian Hakkapellita 8 studded and Wavetrac LSD. I did burn through the rear tires though in only 5months. But I always drive with traction control in either sport or off. Lesson learned, next winter I'll leave the traction control on. It should help me get at least two seasons out of my rear tires. Btw, the front tires look like new.
Judging by the picture, your tires are either really worn or you don't have a LSD meaning you get stuck in a couple inches of snow. Get better tires and a LSD and you'll be just fine.
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Thanks g-f.
Everyone should listen to winter driving tips from someone in Quebec City.
They know Real Snow there.
Toronto, where I live, is a joke compared to QC.
Everyone should listen to winter driving tips from someone in Quebec City.
They know Real Snow there.
Toronto, where I live, is a joke compared to QC.
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Leungsta, get a LSD it will make a world of difference. I really appreciate my Wavetrac, it locks even in near zero grip conditions. Most LSD need some grip to be able to lock up (Wavetrac states that they lock up in zero grip condition). Having a LSD is also a good idea on these cars during the warmer months as well. Putting down 450lbs.ft we need all the help we need.
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Boston was clueless with snow, in and outside the city. So the Blizzak WS60 were the minimum my wife felt comfortable with in the winter.
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Having said that, this is my third winter on the OEM Pirelli Winter Sottozeros and they haven't left me stranded yet (will be replacing them with Michelins in the fall). I did get a GLK just in case though.
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Yeah i've noticed that the C63 is not as great during the winter time compared to some other vehicles I've driven. I got stuck in a parking lot at about a 4 degree angle with not much snow. Surprisingly, i've noticed that my c63 even slides down my driveway (found out one morning when it slid down onto half of the sidewalk). I'm fairly sure it's my tires and before next winter i will either be buying a reliable set of winter tires or selling the car!!
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Yeah i've noticed that the C63 is not as great during the winter time compared to some other vehicles I've driven. I got stuck in a parking lot at about a 4 degree angle with not much snow. Surprisingly, i've noticed that my c63 even slides down my driveway (found out one morning when it slid down onto half of the sidewalk). I'm fairly sure it's my tires and before next winter i will either be buying a reliable set of winter tires or selling the car!!