Snow trip with my '08 R 350
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Snow trip with my '08 R 350
Anyway just got back from a winter family trip with my wife and son using our '08 R350. This vehicles gives more confidence when driving on snow & ice than any other vehicle I've ever experienced in similar conditions. Anyway it's hard to tell but I made it up this very steep hill near our cabin with little to no effort. I did have to turn off the traction control though as it seems a little too agressive when driving in 3-4" snow uphill.
The Mercedes 4-Matic is amazing to say the least. Anyone else with a similar story using their R-Class in the snow? I can't think of a more secure/ safe vehicle to tote the family around in under these conditions. Sometimes I feel Mercedes built this car just for this sort of driving.
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I drove in heavy snow last year with my 08 R350 and it handled great too.
2011 R350 with snow tires V.S Subaru with all season tires video clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w8ZBaiB0bs
2011 R350 with snow tires V.S Subaru with all season tires video clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w8ZBaiB0bs
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I drove in heavy snow last year with my 08 R350 and it handled great too.
2011 R350 with snow tires V.S Subaru with all season tires video clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w8ZBaiB0bs
2011 R350 with snow tires V.S Subaru with all season tires video clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w8ZBaiB0bs
I think I could have made it if I had something other than the OEM Conti 4x4 Contact all seasons with 70% tread left on them.
If my wife & son were not with me I would have tried a traction control deleted full throttle run for it a second time
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06 R360, 06 F350 6.0, 04 CayenneS, 96 911TT 500HP, 86 928S, 74 911S, 73 914-4, 70 914-6, 02 Durrango
Where and what was the button that you pushed for traction control?
I have a button labeled "ESP" and that stands for "Electronic Stability Program".
Does that effect the suspension and/or traction?
I have a button labeled "ESP" and that stands for "Electronic Stability Program".
Does that effect the suspension and/or traction?
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I drove in heavy snow last year with my 08 R350 and it handled great too.
2011 R350 with snow tires V.S Subaru with all season tires video clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w8ZBaiB0bs
2011 R350 with snow tires V.S Subaru with all season tires video clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w8ZBaiB0bs
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06 R360, 06 F350 6.0, 04 CayenneS, 96 911TT 500HP, 86 928S, 74 911S, 73 914-4, 70 914-6, 02 Durrango
I just read the manual and the "ESP" effects the traction of the wheels. It is off when the "!" is illuminated.
Now know!!
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indeed r class mercedes performs well under all conditions including winter and snow. the all season tires and the towing capabilities of the car does the job . of course the state of the art safety system is such a relief while in such conditions.
http://mercedesbenzr.com/guide-for-s...-benz-r-model/
http://mercedesbenzr.com/guide-for-s...-benz-r-model/