In Snow - GLE63?
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In Snow - GLE63?
Just drove my G wagon home from VT yesterday to NYC in the snow. It was amazing. How will the GLE63 handle the snow (of course with the right tires). Is there too much throttle?
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With the right tires it is great! I went slightly narrower than stock and they do well 265/40R21 Pirelli scorpion winters. I pull a snowmobile trailer with it and it is one fast hauler. I have had to raise it up a few times to avoid plowing deeper snow.
The throttle is no issue given prudence. I forget to put it into snow mode it is so adequate in comfort. Although it does make a difference and some conditions have sent me reaching for the knob
The throttle is no issue given prudence. I forget to put it into snow mode it is so adequate in comfort. Although it does make a difference and some conditions have sent me reaching for the knob
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I am shocked you are running 21"s in vermont VT Dealer! I know scorpions are dope tho. I think i'd like to go with 20's. Wonder if my amg 20" 9.5s will work with smaller tires (on my gwagon now) Are you a dealer for wheels? Perhaps I can buy from you instead of my local dealer and give me a reason to cruise up to get some heady toppers too.
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I am shocked you are running 21"s in vermont VT Dealer! I know scorpions are dope tho. I think i'd like to go with 20's. Wonder if my amg 20" 9.5s will work with smaller tires (on my gwagon now) Are you a dealer for wheels? Perhaps I can buy from you instead of my local dealer and give me a reason to cruise up to get some heady toppers too.
The 20's would ride better. I had ML63's with both and I liked the 20's a lot better. But the black 21's are sweet and i'll just suffer with the ride and occasional wandering on our roads...
We would be happy to help you with some wheels and Headys
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I own a w166 ml63 but it's not a big change from the gle63 technically 
Given my MB now has 680hp and 1050 Nm it handles great when driving under terrible condition. (Little bit of snow or snow storm).
However you need 20 inch tires with a great 265 tire. The only problem I am experiencing which is very logical is the torque
you have to be careful on a straight line and around corners not to be too optimistic unless you are on track 
Given my MB now has 680hp and 1050 Nm it handles great when driving under terrible condition. (Little bit of snow or snow storm).
However you need 20 inch tires with a great 265 tire. The only problem I am experiencing which is very logical is the torque
you have to be careful on a straight line and around corners not to be too optimistic unless you are on track
