Tires for cold weather
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Luke, need help on tires for cold weather
I recently test drove an E55. Traction seemed poorer than I had expected. Without downshifting even the wheels were spinning and the traction light kept coming on.
I assumed this was due to the cold weather. It was about 40 that day.
If I were to purchase the E55, what would you recommend for tires. It can be cold here for six months or more.
I drove an S class with winter tires on the same day and it was an unsatisfying feeling due to the tires.
I had thought of all weather, but I am not sure what would fit and give me the best performance.
Pirelli 7000's come in the right size. What other A/S can I fit? Will the rear rims accept 275/35's?
I assumed this was due to the cold weather. It was about 40 that day.
If I were to purchase the E55, what would you recommend for tires. It can be cold here for six months or more.
I drove an S class with winter tires on the same day and it was an unsatisfying feeling due to the tires.
I had thought of all weather, but I am not sure what would fit and give me the best performance.
Pirelli 7000's come in the right size. What other A/S can I fit? Will the rear rims accept 275/35's?
Last edited by Pbglas; 11-25-2003 at 02:39 AM.
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Now, I live in South Bend Indiana and drive on summer tires for 8-9 months a year in a car with more HP's with no problems .... in colder temps the summer tires do not have as much grip so, I adjust my driving accordingly ...... that's just the way things are .... currently there is not an accpetable all-season tire for a w211 E55
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Re: Luke
Originally posted by Pbglas
Welcome to Chicagoland. Do you expect good A/S tires for the E55 in the near future?
Of course an 8 month car is better than a 4 month car!
Welcome to Chicagoland. Do you expect good A/S tires for the E55 in the near future?
Of course an 8 month car is better than a 4 month car!