GL550 Snow Update
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Boston, MA
08 GL550
GL550 Snow Update
Boston has been pretty messy in the week+ since I picked up the GL. I've learned 2 very important things:
1> DO NOT use descent control on an icy downhill. The ABS system fights the slow speed and causes significant skidding/sliding.
2> DO NOT punch the gas on a slippery surface. Too much power for with too little traction.
That said, I'm very happy with the overall performance of the GL in our current weather conditions. The ability to raise the vehicle 3.5" has been extremely helpful in manuevering into snow filled parking spaces as well as cutting through 12"-15" of iced over fresh snow.
I'm not planning to change from the stock tires and AMG rims at this point in time. However, if I spent more time driving, or drove in an area with more hills and/or snow I would quickly sacrifice asthetics for a set of dedicated winter tires.
1> DO NOT use descent control on an icy downhill. The ABS system fights the slow speed and causes significant skidding/sliding.
2> DO NOT punch the gas on a slippery surface. Too much power for with too little traction.
That said, I'm very happy with the overall performance of the GL in our current weather conditions. The ability to raise the vehicle 3.5" has been extremely helpful in manuevering into snow filled parking spaces as well as cutting through 12"-15" of iced over fresh snow.
I'm not planning to change from the stock tires and AMG rims at this point in time. However, if I spent more time driving, or drove in an area with more hills and/or snow I would quickly sacrifice asthetics for a set of dedicated winter tires.
Last edited by ceezeeman; Dec 23, 2007 at 03:04 AM.
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 61
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From: idaho
gl 450
I put Bridgestones blizzaks on my GL and they really help. It is hard to get it to slip on the ice with them on. I just traded it for a ML550 and what a difference the snow tires make. THe ML is OK on snow now but needs to get updated with some snow tires.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: West Michigan
2007 E63
Boston has been pretty messy in the week+ since I picked up the GL. I've learned 2 very important things:
1> DO NOT use descent control on an icy downhill. The ABS system fights the slow speed and causes significant skidding/sliding.
2> DO NOT punch the gas on a slippery surface. Too much power for with too little traction.
That said, I'm very happy with the overall performance of the GL in our current weather conditions. The ability to raise the vehicle 3.5" has been extremely helpful in manuevering into snow filled parking spaces as well as cutting through 12"-15" of iced over fresh snow.
I'm not planning to change from the stock tires and AMG rims at this point in time. However, if I spent more time driving, or drove in an area with more hills and/or snow I would quickly sacrifice asthetics for a set of dedicated winter tires.
1> DO NOT use descent control on an icy downhill. The ABS system fights the slow speed and causes significant skidding/sliding.
2> DO NOT punch the gas on a slippery surface. Too much power for with too little traction.
That said, I'm very happy with the overall performance of the GL in our current weather conditions. The ability to raise the vehicle 3.5" has been extremely helpful in manuevering into snow filled parking spaces as well as cutting through 12"-15" of iced over fresh snow.
I'm not planning to change from the stock tires and AMG rims at this point in time. However, if I spent more time driving, or drove in an area with more hills and/or snow I would quickly sacrifice asthetics for a set of dedicated winter tires.
