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Old Dec 14, 2025 | 06:10 PM
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Anyon3 else have terrible snow traction?

Im in a 2016 e250 bluetec, it DOES have lower tresd all seasonal but my c300 with p7 run flats is like a snowmobile compared to this. I cant drive the damn thing. Would snow tires make this properly unbeatable in snow?

The camber is also.off in teh rear either bad tire wear, i saw advanced auto has camber bolts but do they actually work?
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Old Dec 15, 2025 | 08:13 PM
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"all season" tires will never be as good as a dedicated snow tire.
Fat tires suck in the snow; a fat snow tire will never be as good as a skinny one.
To your last question: My experience with KMAC compels me to say "yes", at least to what he offers. Can't speak to what an auto parts store offers.

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Old Dec 15, 2025 | 08:16 PM
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"all season" tires will never be as good as a dedicated snow tire.
Fat tires suck in the snow; a fat snow tire will never be as good as a skinny one.
To your last question: My experience with KMAC compels me to say "yes", at least to what he offers. Can't speak to what an auto parts store offers.

Idk who that is. So 245 is too wide? I wonder if my c300 wheels 2015 will fit.
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Old Dec 16, 2025 | 03:04 PM
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You need snow tires.
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Old Dec 18, 2025 | 03:57 PM
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Not only the tire design, but actual rubber composition can make huge difference.
In the past I was active skier, making 200 miles runs from Bay Area to ski resort.
Liked Michelins at the time, for their long life, but those icy driveways at resort could be a disaster with them. I trained ice driving in my younger years, so I managed, but when Michelins wear out, I bought Firehawks.
The same class tire, but it was day and night comparing to Michelins.
Lately I put Kumho on my Sprinter and all-season tires really surprised me on the snow. I could tow trailer without chains.



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Old Dec 18, 2025 | 06:49 PM
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I could tow trailer without chains.
And, if you do get stuck, you can unload the trailer and use that to pull the Sprinter and trailer out.

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And, if you do get stuck, you can unload the trailer and use that to pull the Sprinter and trailer out.
Only in theory.
Sprinter weight 8000lb
Trailer weigh 1500lb
CanAm weight 1900lb.
Tracks help, but there is a limit how 2,000lb can pull 10,000 lb.
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