1 foot of fresh snow can't stop the mighty E55 with Blizzak. This is the first time I have snow tires on any of my AMG, and amazingly it handles quite well. Of course no lead-foot allowed during the winter driving season.
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That's the way to do it. 
Now turn ESP off and turn skillz on.
Now turn ESP off and turn skillz on.
dude, you hardly got any snow on the street. We call that dusting around here
Just kidding. I got to give it to MB, the ESP is fantastic and kept my car well under control most of the time.
John
Just kidding. I got to give it to MB, the ESP is fantastic and kept my car well under control most of the time.John
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damn that snow is crazy take more pictures
MB's w/out ASR, or ESP, or electronic gizmos are fun in the snow, check my sig
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i was at least expecting some tail out action
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Exactly!!! There at least needs to be an 8 in the middle of the snow!!Originally Posted by AMG_55
i was at least expecting some tail out action weak
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Wow, I'm glad I live in Miami, FL with no snow just big winds mid year!
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Sorry guys. No stunt when I have a 3.5 years old boy in the back seat.Originally Posted by AMG_55
i was at least expecting some tail out action weak
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Makes me glad I live in TX. Don't get much snow, at least not like that.
I dont know if the W210s came with archaic ESPs but I slip and slide quite a bit. In fact, I cant get the car up the rather steep slope up the hill so I have to drive out back through another street and come downhill to park. Here's some pics of me driving home from dinner:
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You don't have an 'ESP Off' switch next to your window switches??Originally Posted by xxaarraa
I dont know if the W210s came with archaic ESPs but I slip and slide quite a bit
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Yeah I do. I never switch it off in the winter.Originally Posted by Glassjaw
You don't have an 'ESP Off' switch next to your window switches??
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Benz recommends you do switch it off in snow conditions to let the tires slip a little and "bite" thru the snow to get traction. Originally Posted by xxaarraa
Yeah I do. I never switch it off in the winter.
Remember, when you turn off ESP all you're doing is turning off the throttle control it has. You'll still have a traction control system but it won't be able to cut the throttle back.
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Remember, when you turn off ESP all you're doing is turning off the throttle control it has. You'll still have a traction control system but it won't be able to cut the throttle back.
WOW that is interesting. Are you sure? I have to try this tomorrow.Originally Posted by Glassjaw
Benz recommends you do switch it off in snow conditions to let the tires slip a little and "bite" thru the snow to get traction. Remember, when you turn off ESP all you're doing is turning off the throttle control it has. You'll still have a traction control system but it won't be able to cut the throttle back.
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Well, that's what I read in Car and Driver. I've never tried it since I live in LA.
The part about ESP function is completely true though.
The part about ESP function is completely true though.
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The part about ESP function is completely true though.
Thanks glassjaw. Since you have a 210, what tires do you recommend? I notice that with my aftermarket rims the previous owner had put on, all 4 tires are the same width. Would I be able to go back to OEM spec (275 Rear 245 Front) on the same rims or do I need a new set of rims do you think?Originally Posted by Glassjaw
Well, that's what I read in Car and Driver. I've never tried it since I live in LA. The part about ESP function is completely true though.
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You can't go wrong with Michelin PS2's. But I don't have any experience with them in snow so you might want to get some other opinions on their winter traction. If I were you I would try to go back to the OEM 245/275 set-up but it depends on the rim sizes as well. Did the previous owner tell you why he decided to go the same sizes all the way around??
