SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL65 in snow?
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E55 then E63, now back to an E55
SL65 in snow?
Although this may sound silly, with a dedicated set of winter tires - how will an SL65 go in moderate snow?
Ive driven E55s in snow and they are fine, as well as R230 SL500's - but that V12 packs a lot of horse and torque....
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Ive driven E55s in snow and they are fine, as well as R230 SL500's - but that V12 packs a lot of horse and torque....
Thanks in advance
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Know couple guys who drive '08 S600s as winter commuter cars in NYC region and have had no issues....w/winter tires and on 18" wheels....
Issue to consider for SL65 w/its 19" wheels may be those dimensions vs optimal winter tire/wheel set-up...would guess 18" winter wheels are incompatible vs size of 65 brakes....
Issue to consider for SL65 w/its 19" wheels may be those dimensions vs optimal winter tire/wheel set-up...would guess 18" winter wheels are incompatible vs size of 65 brakes....
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There's someone on the board who has done it and I have a friend who's done it as well. The AMG limited slip actually helps quite a bit and putting it in C (so it starts in 2nd gear) is a must. It does just fine w/ dedicated snow tires, but it is far from being the best thing for the snow.
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The V12 also has an accelerator attached to it, so with the LSD it's got to be the best SL for snow. I just can't bear the thought of taking any nice car within 100 miles of salt.
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I used to worry about my CL in the limited snow of California.
But comapred to the SL55. Its a dream in the snow.
Only had the SL on an Icy road one time with my summer tires.
I needed fresh undies after that experience. No Bueno.
Keep the SL in the barn in the Winter Snow.
