I know its a little early but I am trying to get things ready for when my C55 arrives in October. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best possible performance snow tires? I am thinking of using the staggered 18" AMG IV rims that are standard on the car (going to Renntechs for summer). I hope there are some comments on size and profiles recommended.

Thanks in advance for any advice

Barry

 

I would buy a set of C32 rims, for the 17 inch size. IMO 17 inch snow tires suck, they have soft sidewalls and bubble very easily so I can only imagine that 18s are worse. People like the dunlop wintersport M3.... I'd get an ML for the winter

 

Any thoughts on running 235/45 18 Blizzak LM 22's on the staggered wheels? (7.5 x 18 front and 8.5 x 18 rear)
The Blizzak looks like the only 18" that comes close to OEM sizing and the ratings are A1....

 

Thanks for recommend on the Dunlops.
As you can see by my cross post (sorry), I really wanted to to stick to the 18" AMG's. The WS M3 comes close in sizing but i think the Blizzak in a 235/45 18 might be better.
Should I worry about the staggered rims??

 

at this time the best recommendatio I would have for you is:

225/45-17 on all four corners

Blizzak LM25
Pilot Alpin PA2
Winter Sport M3

 

Thanks Luke.

What issues would there be in staying with the staggered rims in 18"??
I dont mind going to 17 but I will have these !8" just sitting around

 

Tire description
WINTER SNOWSPORT: BANISH THE INCONVENIENCES OF WINTER
Winter Snowsport is the new winter line designed by Pirelli allowing sporty and high powered vehicles to exploit the best of their characteristics providing superior handling performance on wet and dry roads. While comfort is comparable to the best summer tires, safety is considerably increased by the adoption of new compounds belonging to the most advanced silica generation and materials particularly designed to meet the most severe requirements.
In introducing Snowsport, Pirelli, the technological leader in this field, is adopting the best Winter technology, offering a wide range of sizes that have been available since 1999. In addition, for speeds up to 240 Km/h (149 mph) establishing a new frontier in the Winter segment. This is recognized by the international motoring press who consider Winter Snowsport a reference in the market.

Tread Pattern
Asymmetric tread pattern with variable blocks. Ultra High Performance style longitudinal grooves. Shoulder design derived from racing technology

Condition:
Rims are new brought this winter.
Tyres used 2 winter
1. On a loaded SL500 with AMG sport package and Pano Roof
2. On a C32

The tyres are the best winter tyres you can buy on the market. They are the top of the line model or reference tyres, also are Porsche official winter tyres. How often you seen winter tyres can go up to 240km/h? Both car seldom seen snow in the winter, so it has less than 5000 km on the tyres. They was $650+tax each.

The rims are new this winter, used less than 3000 kms on the C32, therefore, you can see lots of brake dust inside the rim cause by the AMG front massive brakes.

$2999 obo. this is what i paid for the tyres, this is like i'm givin you the set of italian alloy rims for free. or you can trade in your wheels with me