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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 05:53 PM
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So, I tried looking through the forum but can't find any current info on what Winter Tires are good for the 20" rims on the AMG E 63 S wagon ( that are currently available )
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 07:40 PM
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 08:43 PM
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I've had 20's on other cars on past with snow tires and they work great! ( rover, Porcsche Macan S , et) .. I would rather stay on 20's if possible,
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 08:55 PM
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 08:56 PM
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I inquired about these over the summer. My local Discount Tire dealer called me a few weeks ago and said that they are due in stores December, at least here in Ohio.
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 09:01 PM
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Has anyone tried

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POTENZA RE980AS

Ultra High Performance All-Season

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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 09:22 PM
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not even a close comparison to any mountain snowflake branded tire.

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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 09:29 PM
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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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Conti TS860S
-front 265/35/20
-rear 295/30/20

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...irst-Drive.htm


Dunlop 3D
-front 265/35/20
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Pirelli 240 Sotto 2
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Pirelli Sotto 3
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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 10:12 AM
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Thanks.. I will go look them up. I have the Pirelli Soto on our Macan S and they worked great

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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 10:16 AM
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for me, conti winter tires would be my pick, then Nokian. The others ... not really worth, esp. Pirelli.

btw, I have conti 850P (19") now.
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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 05:29 PM
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I went with Pirelli Sottozero 3
- 255/35/20
- 285/30/20

Pirellis get a bad review because of the 2’s, but the 3’s have a more aggressive tread pattern. My tuner and I agreed this is the way to go. I live where it’s winter like 6 months of the year lol and this is my daily, so I’ll let you know if it’s a thumbs up or down!
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by E63Wagonesque
I went with Pirelli Sottozero 3
- 255/35/20
- 285/30/20

Pirellis get a bad review because of the 2’s, but the 3’s have a more aggressive tread pattern. My tuner and I agreed this is the way to go. I live where it’s winter like 6 months of the year lol and this is my daily, so I’ll let you know if it’s a thumbs up or down!
I agree. I had Sottozero 3s on my C450 and I live in Cleveland. On my side of town we get 100"+ every year, the Sottozeros performed great in snow and slush and temperatures between -5 and 40 F.
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by E63Wagonesque
I went with Pirelli Sottozero 3
- 255/35/20
- 285/30/20

Pirellis get a bad review because of the 2’s, but the 3’s have a more aggressive tread pattern. My tuner and I agreed this is the way to go. I live where it’s winter like 6 months of the year lol and this is my daily, so I’ll let you know if it’s a thumbs up or down!
with aftermarket wheels or with stock wheels?

I have a set of winter Pirelli in the same size from my previous gtr and thought to use them on stock AMG's wheels )
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Mandarin
with aftermarket wheels or with stock wheels?

I have a set of winter Pirelli in the same size from my previous gtr and thought to use them on stock AMG's wheels )
I have them on my stock wheels. There’s just a small difference but because the Pirellis have a wide “lip” it doesn’t show much. I was also thinking of driving with the front raised when the snow is deep...not sure if others agree?


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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 05:09 PM
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I have them on my stock wheels. There’s just a small difference but because the Pirellis have a wide “lip” it doesn’t show much. I was also thinking of driving with the front raised when the snow is deep...not sure if others agree?
Nice, now I don't have doubts and will use stock rims with those Pirellis. Thank you!

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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 10:44 AM
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On the smaller ( 255 vs 265) can you tell any difference in the drive and/or performance .. I think that is about 1/2" narrower than stock?
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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by RaceDeck
On the smaller ( 255 vs 265) can you tell any difference in the drive and/or performance .. I think that is about 1/2" narrower than stock?
I personally can’t tell any difference. I punched it a few times yesterday (I know I shouldn’t as it’s still 15C over here but I can’t help it lol). The Pirelli is a better performance tire over the others IMO. I know I was made fun of by some troll on this in the past. It is winter after all.
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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 02:59 PM
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On my next tire change, I will put Michelin Pilot Sport 4...
Front 225
Rear 245

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Old Oct 22, 2018 | 02:47 PM
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I ended up ordering the Pirelli Sotto 3's - never failed me in the past and look good as well
thanks everyone
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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 05:37 PM
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Question, I’m a total novice at winter tyres and tyres in general! Would Michelin CrossClimate 245/45 R20 fit my E63 Wagon?
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No. That tire does not come in 20”. It’s classified as “all weather” tire, meaning, 1 step up above all season and/or 1 step below dedicated winter tire. For our car, I recommend to get dedicated winter to get optimal traction

Your option of tires for 20” have already been mentioned from above.

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