Time for winter tires
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From: Bigfork, MT, Castle Rock, CO
'21 M5Comp, '17 GLS450,'17 Range Rover, '08 Carrera 4S
Time for winter tires
Does anyone know of a better snow tire than studded Nokian Hakka 8's?
The GLS is my dedicated ski truck so it sees real winter conditions in the CO, WY and MT mountains.
Thanks in advance,
Tony
The GLS is my dedicated ski truck so it sees real winter conditions in the CO, WY and MT mountains.
Thanks in advance,
Tony
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From: Bigfork, MT, Castle Rock, CO
'21 M5Comp, '17 GLS450,'17 Range Rover, '08 Carrera 4S
I guess nobody else buys snow tires????
Just spoke with Discount Tire and found out there's a Hakka 9 out this year. According to them, that'll be the cat's pajamas for this winter.
Anyone else ?
Just spoke with Discount Tire and found out there's a Hakka 9 out this year. According to them, that'll be the cat's pajamas for this winter.
Anyone else ?
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Winter tires
Can't help but keep us posted on what you buy and how they do in the snow. I don't plan on driving in the snow unless its an emergency and its a PITA and expensive to change out tires. Good luck.
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IMO if you need studs, there's really no substitute for Nokian. If you don't however, there's options. Michelin Alpine, Conti Cross- and Wintercontact, Bridgestone Blizzak, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice. You could even go for a 'real' offroad tyre like BFG's, General or Cooper. But my money will always be on the Michelins.
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Pirelli Scorpion Winters here. Went with them after strong reco from a 63 owner in these parts and have been happy with them. Much better braking and general grip on ice and snow than stock Conti.
FYI I went stock size (21”) and swap the same set of rims on/off
FYI I went stock size (21”) and swap the same set of rims on/off
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22" Mack Daddies
Don't mean to hijack this thread, but would like your opinion. I have a gls 63 slated for mid December delivery. It's coming with the 22" Mack Daddy wheels on it w/summers. I'd like to get some reccs for a winter setup. On prior SUVS (CTTS, X5m) I've gone smaller, no larger than 20". I was thinking to get this set of 20" wheels and slap some nokian hakkas on 'em, but was wondering if anyone here has ever tried putting 22" snow tires on. I've always thought its not a great idea to go that big but I've never had a truck this heavy before. Thanks for your opinion.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-OEM...4383.l4275.c10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-OEM...4383.l4275.c10
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2015 gl450
Don't mean to hijack this thread, but would like your opinion. I have a gls 63 slated for mid December delivery. It's coming with the 22" Mack Daddy wheels on it w/summers. I'd like to get some reccs for a winter setup. On prior SUVS (CTTS, X5m) I've gone smaller, no larger than 20". I was thinking to get this set of 20" wheels and slap some nokian hakkas on 'em, but was wondering if anyone here has ever tried putting 22" snow tires on. I've always thought its not a great idea to go that big but I've never had a truck this heavy before. Thanks for your opinion.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-OEM...4383.l4275.c10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-OEM...4383.l4275.c10
A really good idea to go -1" or maybe even a -2" with the wheel choice when talking 22" OEM wheels, for 2 very good reasons.
It gives you much more sidewall cushion without altering the overall height of the tire, and it will significantly increase your tire choices.
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I just ordered a set of Nokian Hakkapelitta 9 SUV. Hey’re supposed to be improved over the 8’s, but I can’t remember the specific differences at the moment. The Nokian Web site would provide more info.
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Tire size 275/50R20
I had a little trouble using the tire search feature on the Nokian Web site on my phone. I entered the size I wanted, but got zero matches. It was much later that I realized that there was another attribute where I needed to enter a selection: vehicle type. Even after I told the site that I was buying a 275/50R20 tire, I still had to tell it I wasn’t looking for a passenger car tire before it would show me the matching peoducts. Weird.
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Don't mean to hijack this thread, but would like your opinion. I have a gls 63 slated for mid December delivery. It's coming with the 22" Mack Daddy wheels on it w/summers. I'd like to get some reccs for a winter setup. On prior SUVS (CTTS, X5m) I've gone smaller, no larger than 20". I was thinking to get this set of 20" wheels and slap some nokian hakkas on 'em, but was wondering if anyone here has ever tried putting 22" snow tires on. I've always thought its not a great idea to go that big but I've never had a truck this heavy before. Thanks for your opinion.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-OEM...4383.l4275.c10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-OEM...4383.l4275.c10
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I like the 22's more, personally. I started a thread on aftermarket wheels with no luck. Any idea if 23's would fit with a 40 series tire or what size tire for a 24"? I Like the idea of being different but if 22s are a solid fit 22s it is.
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Available in 275/50 R20 are the Nokian WR SUV 3, the Conti Wintercontact 850P and the Pirelli Scorpion Winter. Unfortunately the Nokians are only speed index H. You may have difficulty locating the Conti's since they've introduced their 860 series, and AFAIK the 275/50 isn't available (yet?).
However, MB also supports the use of 275/45/20 according to their latest documentation. In 285/45 a lot is available, but it's a funny size. If you insist on MO labels, I think only Pirelli is available.
However, MB also supports the use of 275/45/20 according to their latest documentation. In 285/45 a lot is available, but it's a funny size. If you insist on MO labels, I think only Pirelli is available.
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From: Montana
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Where did you see that size? From what I could find the alternative size is 275/50R20. And Blizzaks are not available in 50. But they make them in 45. If it really is a fit I'd love to get Blizzaks.
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I have been running a 275/45/20 blizzak DM-1 on my GL450 for 3 seasons now. Purchased from a forum member here who ran them on his GL550 before that.
Last edited by Mike450; Dec 22, 2017 at 10:51 PM.
