The Official Winter Tire thread ... all winter tire questions go here !!!
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2003 e55 amg
not sure if this thread is still alive or not but here goes:
2003 mercedes-benz e55 amg
montreal, quebec
just the wheels
studded tire
looking for the best possible tire, currently have a set of gislaved non studded and they are great.
thanks, would be cool to get a summer tire thread like this! very useful stuff!
2003 mercedes-benz e55 amg
montreal, quebec
just the wheels
studded tire
looking for the best possible tire, currently have a set of gislaved non studded and they are great.
thanks, would be cool to get a summer tire thread like this! very useful stuff!
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From: Socal
07E63, 12E350, 08997TT, 16SiennaSE
Blizzak WS60 245/40/18
I was looking on the Tirerack site to get infomation on Blizzak WS60 245/40/18 but this size I was not available. I brought them before. Is this size discontinued?
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Quebec, Canada
C350 4Matic
Info need on 2013 C350 4Matic winter tires and rims
Hi
I just bought last month a 2013 C350 4matic with 225/40 R18 and 255/35 R18 tires (first MB) and already thinking about what kind of rims/tires I should buy for next winter (and of course how much $ I should expect to pay) My thought are heading to 17". Any suggestions on average price product would be welcome.
year: 2013
make: MB
model:C350 4matic
location:Ontario Canada
winter package:
Tks
I just bought last month a 2013 C350 4matic with 225/40 R18 and 255/35 R18 tires (first MB) and already thinking about what kind of rims/tires I should buy for next winter (and of course how much $ I should expect to pay) My thought are heading to 17". Any suggestions on average price product would be welcome.
year: 2013
make: MB
model:C350 4matic
location:Ontario Canada
winter package:
Tks
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From: Alaska
2013 C300 4 Matic
New 2013 C300 4Matic in Alaska
This thread does not seem to active, but I'll give it a go. I have 2013 C300 4Matic Sport with the 18" AMG rims (Front: 225/40/18; Rear: 255/35/18). I want to put Blizzak WS70 on them but the widest I can find on Tire Rack is 245/40/18. My question is twfold. First will the 245/40/18 tires work on those rims? Secondly, is the front rim size the same as the rear? And if so could I get away with putting say 235/40/18s on all four wheels allowing me the option of tire rotation?
Ideally, I'd get 4 new 17" wheels and go that way but I don't want to invest too much money on a car that I am leasing. Thanks in advance...
Ideally, I'd get 4 new 17" wheels and go that way but I don't want to invest too much money on a car that I am leasing. Thanks in advance...
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2008 CLK 550
year:08
make:MB
model: CLK 550 Cabrio
location:nyc/nj
snow tires only (18) or winter package (17): please recommend both
Looking for the best possible grip in the snow.
My car was basically useless last winter by the time I started looking most tire places were not much help. Starting this process early.
make:MB
model: CLK 550 Cabrio
location:nyc/nj
snow tires only (18) or winter package (17): please recommend both
Looking for the best possible grip in the snow.
My car was basically useless last winter by the time I started looking most tire places were not much help. Starting this process early.
Last edited by RVNYC; Apr 26, 2014 at 10:14 AM.
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TR Moderator & Tire God
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From: SouthBend, IN USA
depends on the weather
without more information I can not answer your question .... call me directly and we can go over everything
800-428-8355 ext. 4362
edit: it was nice talking with you but as discussed those 18's will not fit your new car
Last edited by Luke@tirerack; Aug 6, 2014 at 04:14 PM.
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From: Toronto, Canada
CLK500
Pilot Alpin in 225/45R17 fitment?
Hi Luke - I'm currently running PA2's (225/45R17) which are in need of replacement but can't seem to find my size option for the Michelin's Pilot Alpin series (either PA3 or PA4) on tirerack.com. Could you please confirm whether this size is available or not as I was hoping to stay within the PA series.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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TR Moderator & Tire God
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From: SouthBend, IN USA
depends on the weather
unfortunately there is not longer any of the Pilot Alpin product line up in the 225/45-17 size. Michelin does have the X Ice XI3 in that size
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2013 GLK350 4-Matic & 2003 E320
year: 2013
make: Mercedes
model: GLK350 4Matic
location: Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA
tires only or winter package: I bought a set of used OEM 18" rims and want to put 255-55-18's on them.
Mainly used for driving in really rainy weather in the Pacific Northwest and plan on going into the mountains for skiing.
I'm interested in Michelin and would like a comparison between the X-Ice 2, Alpin, and Alpin HP.
Also considering the Continental WinterContact SI as the price is cheaper than the Michelins.
make: Mercedes
model: GLK350 4Matic
location: Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA
tires only or winter package: I bought a set of used OEM 18" rims and want to put 255-55-18's on them.
Mainly used for driving in really rainy weather in the Pacific Northwest and plan on going into the mountains for skiing.
I'm interested in Michelin and would like a comparison between the X-Ice 2, Alpin, and Alpin HP.
Also considering the Continental WinterContact SI as the price is cheaper than the Michelins.
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2013 E350 coupe
Hi, may I have commen about winter tire?
I'm in Toronto Canada, 2013 E350 coupe 4matic
I would like to buy a set of Winter tires and rim
my original tire is Front 235/45RR18 and Rear 255/35R18
First, may I use same size of Winter tires on both front and rear?
second, is 17" more suitable for 18" in snow/ice gripping?
third, 235/45R17 or 225/50R17, which is more efficient on snow/ice?
my target is Michelin Xice XI3, any comment?
thanks for your comment.
I'm in Toronto Canada, 2013 E350 coupe 4matic
I would like to buy a set of Winter tires and rim
my original tire is Front 235/45RR18 and Rear 255/35R18
First, may I use same size of Winter tires on both front and rear?
second, is 17" more suitable for 18" in snow/ice gripping?
third, 235/45R17 or 225/50R17, which is more efficient on snow/ice?
my target is Michelin Xice XI3, any comment?
thanks for your comment.
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Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1
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S400 2016
Hi Luke,
Year: 2016
Make: Mercedes
Model: S400 4 Matic
Location: Toronto, Canada
Tires only or winter package: Winter Package
I was looking at: 255/45R18
Found a deal with that size. Wondering if they would fit on my car. Any input is appreciated!
Haris
Year: 2016
Make: Mercedes
Model: S400 4 Matic
Location: Toronto, Canada
Tires only or winter package: Winter Package
I was looking at: 255/45R18
Found a deal with that size. Wondering if they would fit on my car. Any input is appreciated!
Haris
Last edited by kenleainc; Dec 13, 2016 at 11:05 AM. Reason: Added Name
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From: The Great State of Maine
Audi TT, Saab 95, GL wannabe
Hi Luke, I just acquired a 2012 GL350 Bluetec with runflats, and I line in Maine, so it needs winter shoes. Are there any other good options besides the Perelli Scorpion Ice and Snows? Or are those just exactly the thing I should put on it?
year: 2012
make: MB
model:GL350 Bluetec
location: Maine
tires only or winter package: I'm thinking tires only, but I'm trying to learn more about the idea of under-sizing for winter tires. Especially any trade-offs in load capacity with downsizing.
year: 2012
make: MB
model:GL350 Bluetec
location: Maine
tires only or winter package: I'm thinking tires only, but I'm trying to learn more about the idea of under-sizing for winter tires. Especially any trade-offs in load capacity with downsizing.
Last edited by D Fuller; Dec 31, 2016 at 05:07 PM.
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Exige S | V70R | CTS-V wagon | JKUR | 13 S65 (Mocha/Armagnac)
I am looking for winter wheels and tires for a 2013 S65. The factory size is staggered, which is great for summer tires, but I would be interested in a square setup for winter tires, simply to extend their life.
Thank you,
Thank you,
