SLK/R170: Snows for SLK
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2001 SLK 320
Snows for SLK
Was wondering what you would recommend for snow tires for SLK. I am not planning to drive my SLK this winter but want to have a good set if I do have to.
Anyone have any experience driving in winter in Ontario? Specifically GTA?
Thanks,
Anyone have any experience driving in winter in Ontario? Specifically GTA?
Thanks,
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What model SLK do you have?
For an SLK230 or SLK320, the recommended setup is 205/55R16 on 7x16ET36 wheels for all 4 corners.
For an SLK32 AMG, the recommended setup is 225/45R17 on 7.5x17ET37 wheels on all for corners.
Bridgestone Blizzak and Michelin Alpin are good brands for snows.
If it's really for occasional use and you don't need maximum performance (i.e. track use) in the summer, consider the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S or similar tire.
For an SLK230 or SLK320, the recommended setup is 205/55R16 on 7x16ET36 wheels for all 4 corners.
For an SLK32 AMG, the recommended setup is 225/45R17 on 7.5x17ET37 wheels on all for corners.
Bridgestone Blizzak and Michelin Alpin are good brands for snows.
If it's really for occasional use and you don't need maximum performance (i.e. track use) in the summer, consider the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S or similar tire.
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Originally posted by Brian_R170
For an SLK32 AMG, the recommended setup is 225/45R17 on 7.5x17ET37 wheels on all for corners.
For an SLK32 AMG, the recommended setup is 225/45R17 on 7.5x17ET37 wheels on all for corners.
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Thanks to all. These are great recommendations.
I have a SLK320 and I went to three different dealers here in Toronto and they told me all different things. One guy even said that the SLK can't be driven in winter! I asked him what they do in Germany then? He had no response. Makes me laugh that these guys are supposed to be experts!
Rage, good to know that it can be driven in Calgary weather. Spent quite a bit of time on business there and got stuck many a time going up to the north end of the city!
Thanks
WIYD
I have a SLK320 and I went to three different dealers here in Toronto and they told me all different things. One guy even said that the SLK can't be driven in winter! I asked him what they do in Germany then? He had no response. Makes me laugh that these guys are supposed to be experts!
Rage, good to know that it can be driven in Calgary weather. Spent quite a bit of time on business there and got stuck many a time going up to the north end of the city!
Thanks
WIYD
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Originally posted by WHOISYOURDADDY
Rage, good to know that it can be driven in Calgary weather. Spent quite a bit of time on business there and got stuck many a time going up to the north end of the city!
Rage, good to know that it can be driven in Calgary weather. Spent quite a bit of time on business there and got stuck many a time going up to the north end of the city!
.It's all about the tires!
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Re: Dunlop Winter M2
Originally posted by CopperDesigno
Anyone here use the Dunlop winter M2 tires? Looking to setup my original 16" wheels with snow treads and get a set of 17" AMG wheels for Summer fun.
Anyone here use the Dunlop winter M2 tires? Looking to setup my original 16" wheels with snow treads and get a set of 17" AMG wheels for Summer fun.
Oddly, I haven't tried Blizzaks (pricey)... they're supposed to be the best.
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My vote goes for Michelin Alpines too - i have them on my other car (FWD) - works great. No problem pulling out of the garage without shoveling driveway after big snow storm.
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Re: Dunlop Winter M2
Originally posted by CopperDesigno
Anyone here use the Dunlop winter M2 tires? Looking to setup my original 16" wheels with snow treads and get a set of 17" AMG wheels for Summer fun.
Anyone here use the Dunlop winter M2 tires? Looking to setup my original 16" wheels with snow treads and get a set of 17" AMG wheels for Summer fun.
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CLK320 & SLK230
i have Dunlop winter M2 tires , 16 " , on my clk320
it is ok , but i m not going to use it on my slk230 this winter , i will choose another brand
Bridgestone Blizzaks LM-22
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Blizzak+LM-22
i almost picked this one last yr for my clk , but price was a problem for me ..... well , maybe I will choose this for my slk this yr
Bridgestone Winter Dueler DM-Z2
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....r+Dueler+DM-Z2
seems this one is very good , but i think it would be very expensive
Michelin Arctic-Alpin (Winter)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
we can see the survey reult to compare those tires
it is ok , but i m not going to use it on my slk230 this winter , i will choose another brand
Bridgestone Blizzaks LM-22
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Blizzak+LM-22
i almost picked this one last yr for my clk , but price was a problem for me ..... well , maybe I will choose this for my slk this yr
Bridgestone Winter Dueler DM-Z2
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....r+Dueler+DM-Z2
seems this one is very good , but i think it would be very expensive
Michelin Arctic-Alpin (Winter)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
we can see the survey reult to compare those tires
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Originally posted by WHOISYOURDADDY
Thanks to all. These are great recommendations.
I have a SLK320 and I went to three different dealers here in Toronto and they told me all different things. One guy even said that the SLK can't be driven in winter! I asked him what they do in Germany then? He had no response. Makes me laugh that these guys are supposed to be experts!
Rage, good to know that it can be driven in Calgary weather. Spent quite a bit of time on business there and got stuck many a time going up to the north end of the city!
Thanks
WIYD
Thanks to all. These are great recommendations.
I have a SLK320 and I went to three different dealers here in Toronto and they told me all different things. One guy even said that the SLK can't be driven in winter! I asked him what they do in Germany then? He had no response. Makes me laugh that these guys are supposed to be experts!
Rage, good to know that it can be driven in Calgary weather. Spent quite a bit of time on business there and got stuck many a time going up to the north end of the city!
Thanks
WIYD
nice to meet you here
which dealer told you that the slk can't be driven in winter ... !?
on steels , on kennedy or on downtown .... ???
that guy is so sux ....
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Originally posted by Supra
hello , WHOISYOURDADDY
nice to meet you here
which dealer told you that the slk can't be driven in winter ... !?
on steels , on kennedy or on downtown .... ???
that guy is so sux ....
hello , WHOISYOURDADDY
nice to meet you here
which dealer told you that the slk can't be driven in winter ... !?
on steels , on kennedy or on downtown .... ???
that guy is so sux ....
How are things in Steeltown?
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Just jumped in here late on this, but I replace my 17" Michelin Sport tires in the winter to a set of 16" wheels and Bridgestone Blizzak's (LM-22). I've only used them for 1 season now, but they performed really well.
just my .02
just my .02
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Originally posted by WHOISYOURDADDY
It was at the downtown location. The guy had no idea what he was talking about. Same guy that told me Mercedes did not make a baby seat that fit in the SLK. Which is not true after I visitied another dealer. I won't say which dealer, but it is the only one downtown, will not be going back there!
How are things in Steeltown?
It was at the downtown location. The guy had no idea what he was talking about. Same guy that told me Mercedes did not make a baby seat that fit in the SLK. Which is not true after I visitied another dealer. I won't say which dealer, but it is the only one downtown, will not be going back there!
How are things in Steeltown?
the dealer in Hamilton is good , their service is pretty good too
well , at least I dun need to make an appointment be4 1 month ago , my friend told me that the dealers in Toronto are always very busy , gotta make appointment to have service a month ago .......
