19in wheels in snow?..
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From: Poplar Grove, IL
07' GL 320 CDI, Iridium Silver, Fully Loaded
19in wheels in snow?..
how do these handle heavy snow/ice?...friend told me didn't handle that well in heavy snow here in pennsylvania this past week, going up a sloping driveway..
anyone experience similiar?...will the 18in handle better?
does having the traction control always on hamper maneuverability?
thanks.
anyone experience similiar?...will the 18in handle better?
does having the traction control always on hamper maneuverability?
thanks.
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From: Oakville, ON
'12 ML350
That's a good point: is the tire the comes with the 19" package primarily summer tire and not M+S rated like many heavier SUV tires?
I know some others such as the X5 and the ML come with primarily all season or performance summer radials, and not a "truck" tire like what's on our LX 470.
I know some others such as the X5 and the ML come with primarily all season or performance summer radials, and not a "truck" tire like what's on our LX 470.
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From: US-Philadelphia
SL600
Just took my GL through the recent snow in the NorthEast. Did great in the snow. I have a very steep driveway, and it did well on that as well. Gave me a good chance to experiment with the off-road package, DSR, and low range. The car is a monster in the low range mode--I can't imagine it getting stuck in anything.
