In the Snow
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From: Bucks, PA
2003 E500 Sport, 2004 E500 Wagon
E500, RWD, 245/45/18 (I considered going for a narrower winter tire), Dunlop WinterSports, no problem. Turn off traction control and the car won't go in a straight line of course!
As posted, you can't change the laws of physics, but you can do some things to stay shiny side up. Driving in snow has more to do with the tires than anything else.
If you plan on a lot of winter driving get a second set of rims. It will protect your excessively expensive MB rims from salt and pothole damage and makes swapping tires in the fall and spring much easier.
As posted, you can't change the laws of physics, but you can do some things to stay shiny side up. Driving in snow has more to do with the tires than anything else.
If you plan on a lot of winter driving get a second set of rims. It will protect your excessively expensive MB rims from salt and pothole damage and makes swapping tires in the fall and spring much easier.
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06 320E CDI, Porsche 911 C2, Pontiac Montana
Originally Posted by Cocca
How does an E320 do in the snow?
Last year, I tried to get up my driveway and I was going nowhere. Every time I tried to rock back and fort, the traction caontrol would stepo in and keep me from doing that.
So.....
As far as sliding is concerned, it's great. As far as rocking in the snow to get out of a drift, you need to learn how to completely turn off traction control.
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From: NJ
'05 e320 cdi, '05 lexus rx330
Originally Posted by Spartan
Well..actually....
Last year, I tried to get up my driveway and I was going nowhere. Every time I tried to rock back and fort, the traction caontrol would stepo in and keep me from doing that.
So.....
As far as sliding is concerned, it's great. As far as rocking in the snow to get out of a drift, you need to learn how to completely turn off traction control.
Last year, I tried to get up my driveway and I was going nowhere. Every time I tried to rock back and fort, the traction caontrol would stepo in and keep me from doing that.
So.....
As far as sliding is concerned, it's great. As far as rocking in the snow to get out of a drift, you need to learn how to completely turn off traction control.
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From: Westchester County, NY
2013 E 350, 2012 GLK 350, 2012 C300 4matic
Currently on my E55 I'm using Dunlop Winter Sports - they're great as I said. Previously on a CLK 430 I used Blizzaks also great - remember they all work best with dedicated winter wheels (narrower and smaller), this makes it easier to swap out - provided of course you have a place to store the extra set of wheels.
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06 320E CDI, Porsche 911 C2, Pontiac Montana
Originally Posted by kort677
try pushing the button
The button only partially disables the system. You have to go through the steering buttons and speedometer display to completely disable the system. Once the system is disabled, then one can rock the car out of the snow.
I do not recommend leaving the system "off" if someone is not used to handling a heavy car and the huge amount of torque that is availabe.
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From: Seattle, WA
'09 911 C4S
Originally Posted by kort677
do you want to look cool or have traction in snow and ice?
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From: NJ
'05 e320 cdi, '05 lexus rx330
Originally Posted by Kev04C320
I guess you don't understand what I'm talking about. The 55s have 8-piston front calipers and only 18" or larger wheels have enough clearance for them. It's not just the cool look, it's the requirement of the vehicle.
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From: Virginia
2005 Carlsson CD32 E320 CDI Inline-6
Jesus leave the Benz in the garage....
have you checked the classifieds?
You can buy a pretty decent 1980's or 1990's Bronco or Suburban for like $2000 and add it to your insurance for $30 a month.
Not to mention now you have a way to bring the Christmas tree and occasional sheet of plywood and bags of fertilizer home.
You can buy a pretty decent 1980's or 1990's Bronco or Suburban for like $2000 and add it to your insurance for $30 a month.
Not to mention now you have a way to bring the Christmas tree and occasional sheet of plywood and bags of fertilizer home.
