Winter Driving
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Winter Driving
Hi Everyone.
I have a question!! Are the traction Control / ESP Devices for the 221 different than the 220 ?
I already bought a new set of winter tires / wheels for the snow so I dont harm my AMGs, (and the fact that the AMGs would never get me anywhere in the snow)
Your thoughts? Did the 221 improve on the traction systems?
Bradley
I have a question!! Are the traction Control / ESP Devices for the 221 different than the 220 ?
I already bought a new set of winter tires / wheels for the snow so I dont harm my AMGs, (and the fact that the AMGs would never get me anywhere in the snow)
Your thoughts? Did the 221 improve on the traction systems?
Bradley
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Get delivery of the latest Sept 2006 production S 600 tomorrow (Model year 2007 startet early September in Germany). Basically all options except AMG Outfit but including 20Z AMG weels. Today they recommended strongly to order winter tires already now. The powerful S 600 is hard to drive under winter conditions and need definitly the best tires available. Recommend to go with 18Z only.
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Hi Everyone.
I have a question!! Are the traction Control / ESP Devices for the 221 different than the 220 ?
I already bought a new set of winter tires / wheels for the snow so I dont harm my AMGs, (and the fact that the AMGs would never get me anywhere in the snow)
Your thoughts? Did the 221 improve on the traction systems?
Bradley
I have a question!! Are the traction Control / ESP Devices for the 221 different than the 220 ?
I already bought a new set of winter tires / wheels for the snow so I dont harm my AMGs, (and the fact that the AMGs would never get me anywhere in the snow)
Your thoughts? Did the 221 improve on the traction systems?
Bradley
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I think you have a different system, but I would post your question on The Tire Rack forum here and ask Luke. He was very helpful to me last year and specifically told me not to get the then hottest winter tires (Brookstone Blizzaks) because my ESP would "think" the tires were spinning out of control even when they were not, and would stop the car in its tracks. He said the very best winter tire for my car was the Michelin X-Ice, and boy was he right. It's almost impossible to brake traction, even on ice or deep snow. And the ESP system loves them! They are fantastic.
the Michelin X ICe... hmm. He didnt mention that on the phone.
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That's why I suggested you contact TTR. They know what is best for our cars given the make, model and year. I've seen Luke recommend those DWS M3s for other newer cars. If that is what they recommend that is want you probably should get. They can deliver them to a TTR Installer near you w/in 24 hours. I'm glad you called.
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That's why I suggested you contact TTR. They know what is best for our cars given the make, model and year. I've seen Luke recommend those DWS M3s for other newer cars. If that is what they recommend that is want you probably should get. They can deliver them to a TTR Installer near you w/in 24 hours. I'm glad you called.
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OK!!! You're smarter than you look!
You did it exactly right! I usually change my summers to winter in early December, but last year we got an early snow on Dec. 1 and I was driving around on my Eagle F1s in several inches of snow and ice!
Have you ever tried to steer a two-ton tobaggon? It isn't fun and neither was cleaning off my beautiful leather seats afterwards...
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I bought 18" Dunlop Sport M3.
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lol jayhawk! I AM SMART, and i look smart too... nut
I bought 18" Dunlop Sport M3.
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I bought 18" Dunlop Sport M3.
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is there alot of snow in New York? how cold does it usually get in the winter? Up here in the north, if you don't have AWD, regardless of what tires you have, be prepared to to a lot of pushing. (a rear wheel sedan usually won't make it on the slight incline to your garage.)
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Ditto, there is practically no difference in handling between all season and winter tires, nor will there be any difference in extreme situations like ice. winter tires make a slight difference when stopping and starting off in packed snow.
is there alot of snow in New York? how cold does it usually get in the winter? Up here in the north, if you don't have AWD, regardless of what tires you have, be prepared to to a lot of pushing. (a rear wheel sedan usually won't make it on the slight incline to your garage.)
is there alot of snow in New York? how cold does it usually get in the winter? Up here in the north, if you don't have AWD, regardless of what tires you have, be prepared to to a lot of pushing. (a rear wheel sedan usually won't make it on the slight incline to your garage.)
ALL SEASON and WINTER are basically ok for regular snow, the winter ones work a bit better when the snow gets more intense.
ON ICE....it doesnt matter what you have - nothing will grip ice.
Inclinations....VERY hard for rear drive cars to make it up - but with snow tires, and no ice....it should be ok. But, dont bet that you wont slide back down =)
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They were the summer performance tires.... the cars lease is now expired.... i think i did fine with them, since in brooklyn they clean the streets very well... i know you live near me so you wouldnt have that problem, But i dont think anyone should make any risks... if i could do it again i would purchase a set of winter tires just to be on the safe side
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They were the summer performance tires.... the cars lease is now expired.... i think i did fine with them, since in brooklyn they clean the streets very well... i know you live near me so you wouldnt have that problem, But i dont think anyone should make any risks... if i could do it again i would purchase a set of winter tires just to be on the safe side
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Ditto, there is practically no difference in handling between all season and winter tires, nor will there be any difference in extreme situations like ice. winter tires make a slight difference when stopping and starting off in packed snow.
is there alot of snow in New York? how cold does it usually get in the winter? Up here in the north, if you don't have AWD, regardless of what tires you have, be prepared to to a lot of pushing. (a rear wheel sedan usually won't make it on the slight incline to your garage.)
is there alot of snow in New York? how cold does it usually get in the winter? Up here in the north, if you don't have AWD, regardless of what tires you have, be prepared to to a lot of pushing. (a rear wheel sedan usually won't make it on the slight incline to your garage.)
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Brad,
What did you do about the TPM sensors? I'm thinking of the same set-up. Thanks!
Jan
What did you do about the TPM sensors? I'm thinking of the same set-up. Thanks!
Jan