2008 ML 63 Snowtires needed? Recommendations?
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07 ML63 Silver Dead at 85k, 14 RS5, 05 SL600
Post some pics if you have time. I'm one of those who likes some rubber visible, which is why I bucked the trend to go to 22' rims and stuch with 20's. I feel the tire left with 22's is so thin that is out of proportion for the ML. Of course this is subjective and the right rims can somewhate negate this with smaller rim lip.
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'06 C55 AMG; '07 ML63 AMG
I regret to admit that I have no skills whatsoever when it comes to posting photos and such, but I will give it a try. I can tell you without qualification, however, that the 305/45's make the ML63 look much more aggressive and serious without being "cartoonish." In addition, now that I have put some miles on them for the past 24 hours, I can report that they also handle quite well. I am not a big fan of bigger wheels - I'm more of a fat tire kind of guy, and the combo of the stock 20" wheels and the big tires is just too cool, IMO. I'll see if I can get some pics.
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CL 65 '09, ML 63 '09. The wife's: 09' SL 63 & S550.
Woot! Just got our ML63 yesterday... it's everything we imagined and more! Except for one small detail... it looks liks MB deleted the rear door lock overide switch (you know, the one to keep kids from opening the rear doors). Unless they forgot to put ours in...![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Dr. No, does your 2008 have the rear door switch?
Here's a picture from the 2007 online manual...
It looks like there's a little rectangular hole where that switch is supposed to be, but it's empty.![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
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Dr. No, does your 2008 have the rear door switch?
Here's a picture from the 2007 online manual...
It looks like there's a little rectangular hole where that switch is supposed to be, but it's empty.
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CL 65 '09, ML 63 '09. The wife's: 09' SL 63 & S550.
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Hey Dr. No,
I am in the same boat. I have been thinking about getting a set of snow tires as well. I was looking at some Scorpion Ice & Snow to put on the stock rims. I had a GC SRT-8 last winter and I put a set of 255-45-20 Scorpion Ice and Snow on the stock rims. It did work but I was not a fan at all of the 4wheel system in the Jeep. It was very rough when the traction control kicked in. It felt like it was being pulled at all 4 corners. So I am hoping the ML will be much better. My only concern is that the tires will be too wide as this is not a good thing for traction in the snow. One thing I may do is get a second set of rims and then put some snow tires on them. When I took my Jeep to Goodyear I learned that they charge more to mount run flats, a whooping $100 per tire.![EEK!](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Hopefully we can get some info from other members that have had their ML in the snow/winter.
I am in the same boat. I have been thinking about getting a set of snow tires as well. I was looking at some Scorpion Ice & Snow to put on the stock rims. I had a GC SRT-8 last winter and I put a set of 255-45-20 Scorpion Ice and Snow on the stock rims. It did work but I was not a fan at all of the 4wheel system in the Jeep. It was very rough when the traction control kicked in. It felt like it was being pulled at all 4 corners. So I am hoping the ML will be much better. My only concern is that the tires will be too wide as this is not a good thing for traction in the snow. One thing I may do is get a second set of rims and then put some snow tires on them. When I took my Jeep to Goodyear I learned that they charge more to mount run flats, a whooping $100 per tire.
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Hopefully we can get some info from other members that have had their ML in the snow/winter.
Thank you
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Another reason why I sold the jeep was due to the ****ty service I got at several dealerships. I went to 3 different dealerships here in Calgary and I found that Renfrew was the best one but by that time I had already made up my mind to get rid of it......
I have yet to drive the ML63 in the winter but I think it should hold up pretty well with it's 4wheel drive system. I have had the traction control kick in and I didn't even feel it kick in so I have my fingers crossed.
I like the ML63 hands down over the Jeep, sure the MB is more money but you get what you pay for. Ride quality, interior finish, exterior finish and performance are all superior in my mind in the ML63. Having driven the ML63 for about the same distance as I did in the GC SRT8, the ML has only been in the shop for 1 service and it was just for and oil change, the jeep on the other hand was in the shop 6 times. Service is better at MB and they even give you a loaner while you are getting it serviced.
On a fuel consumption comparison, the ML63, believe it or not has a better fuel mileage. I can get about 12.5 Liters per 100km on the highway at speeds of about 120-140km/h and in the City I am at about 15L/100KM + if I want to have some fun
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So if you have to pick one, I would recommend the ML63.....hands down.
(this is just my opinion and based on my experience)
The Jeep is cheaper and you will see the difference from the interior finish to chrystler service when you compare it to the MB.
#32
I guys,
I am a newbie on this forum. I will get my ML 550 with AMG body kit this Tursday
I am based in Switzerland and winter is about to come in. So I am wondering about winter tires as well.
I would like (as most of you) keep the 20" AMG wheels during winter but on the other hand I don't want to get winter tires 295 wide. So my question is :
What is the minimum tire size (wide) to be fitted on the 10J x 20" AMG rims ? Is it 265 ? Assuming it is 265 or wathever size what is the exact tire size ? 265/40/20 or 265/45/20 or something else ?
Thanks for your help.
Fab
I am a newbie on this forum. I will get my ML 550 with AMG body kit this Tursday
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I would like (as most of you) keep the 20" AMG wheels during winter but on the other hand I don't want to get winter tires 295 wide. So my question is :
What is the minimum tire size (wide) to be fitted on the 10J x 20" AMG rims ? Is it 265 ? Assuming it is 265 or wathever size what is the exact tire size ? 265/40/20 or 265/45/20 or something else ?
Thanks for your help.
Fab
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if you have no ice but snow in winter - it is better choice for u imo
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It is snowing like crazy right now here in Calgary. Go figure it was plus 20c today and tonight we have snow...
I will test the stock tires in the am as my winters are in the garage...to be installed tomorrow night.
I will test the stock tires in the am as my winters are in the garage...to be installed tomorrow night.
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looking forward to your snow feedback ![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I asked AMG about the tire size. Their straight forward answer is : on your stock 10Jx20 rims witner tires are the same than summer i.e. 295/40/20![crazy](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/crazy.gif)
A bit to wide I think. I will probably go for 275/40/20 in a couple of weeks when hopefully weather starts to be more snowish![bow](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/bowdown.gif)
I pick up my beast today 5:00 pm CET
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I asked AMG about the tire size. Their straight forward answer is : on your stock 10Jx20 rims witner tires are the same than summer i.e. 295/40/20
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A bit to wide I think. I will probably go for 275/40/20 in a couple of weeks when hopefully weather starts to be more snowish
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I pick up my beast today 5:00 pm CET
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you need winter tires
Just to let anyone know who is on the fence like i was about whether the 63 needs winter tires, it definitely does. we had a little snow fall here, and the car is absolutely useless on the stock tires.
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I ended up with the Scorpion ICE & Snow in the 295/40/20 size. Narrower tires are better for snow but I have not been able to test them in deep snow. We only had a couple of inches at the most and now the Chinook is here and the snow is gone. I will report as soon as we get a big dump.
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Something on 4 wheels..
275s should fit on the stock-rims. They are actually recommended by tirerack.com for the stock ML63-wheels. Here's an interesting link with a tire-recommendation for the 2008 ML63:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....cleSearch=true
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C63, Scuderia, 599, 16M, AEV Hemi Jeep, '57 Porsche Speedster, '55 300SL, SLS on order
I have been blown away with the Vredestein Winter Trac 4 tires on my ML63 -Sure, they are EXPENSIVE, but having had Scorpions and Blizzaks - these really are Great - handling near or on par with stock tires and in the wet they are awesome. Snow performance is exceptional.
They are even a bit more comfortable than stock on rough roads - I sometimes think I will just keep them on in the spring and summer they are so good.
They are even a bit more comfortable than stock on rough roads - I sometimes think I will just keep them on in the spring and summer they are so good.
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Something on 4 wheels..
I have been blown away with the Vredestein Winter Trac 4 tires on my ML63 -Sure, they are EXPENSIVE, but having had Scorpions and Blizzaks - these really are Great - handling near or on par with stock tires and in the wet they are awesome. Snow performance is exceptional.
They are even a bit more comfortable than stock on rough roads - I sometimes think I will just keep them on in the spring and summer they are so good.
They are even a bit more comfortable than stock on rough roads - I sometimes think I will just keep them on in the spring and summer they are so good.
http://www.tiresbyweb.com/showproduc...&ProdVar=29162
They look good as well...
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$440 per tire, that is what the stealership was going to charge me for the Scorpions
www.TireRack.com by far the best deal out there.
www.TireRack.com by far the best deal out there.
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Something on 4 wheels..
$440 per tire, that is what the stealership was going to charge me for you Scorpions
www.TireRack.com by far the best deal out there.
www.TireRack.com by far the best deal out there.
I do agree that tirerack.com has the best deals out there - but they simply don't offer Vredestein.
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C63, Scuderia, 599, 16M, AEV Hemi Jeep, '57 Porsche Speedster, '55 300SL, SLS on order
I guess you are talking about this one:
http://www.tiresbyweb.com/showproduc...&ProdVar=29162
They look good as well...![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
http://www.tiresbyweb.com/showproduc...&ProdVar=29162
They look good as well...
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Comment from Finland:
If you really have winter conditions use Nokian, Continental or Michelin. Those are the only ones that work on ice and snow.
I know that some of you might need something similar to central europe weather, where 95% of the time roads are dry/wet. Then Pirelli or any other summer tire brand will do ok.
Some links:
Nokian:
http://www.nokiantires.com/en/tire_h...?season=winter
Conti:
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...winter_fi.html
If you really have winter conditions use Nokian, Continental or Michelin. Those are the only ones that work on ice and snow.
I know that some of you might need something similar to central europe weather, where 95% of the time roads are dry/wet. Then Pirelli or any other summer tire brand will do ok.
Some links:
Nokian:
http://www.nokiantires.com/en/tire_h...?season=winter
Conti:
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...winter_fi.html
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CL 65 '09, ML 63 '09. The wife's: 09' SL 63 & S550.
FYI
For the curious few, the Pirelli Scorpions are doing just fine during the unusually snowy winter in Madison, WI....sigh....Spring can't come soon enough though!!![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
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For the curious few, the Pirelli Scorpions are doing just fine during the unusually snowy winter in Madison, WI....sigh....Spring can't come soon enough though!!
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