[W126 Coupe] Help

[Louis Miller]

As a belated entry in the snow tire discussion, I bought a set of 4 studded Pirelli Winter "Carving" tires from Tire Rack last winter because they were the only ones could get studded, and I have always been a fan of studded tires (sorry to all you environmentalists, but in the "old days", I slid into a lot of deer out here and I like to stay in as much control as I can on ice!)

Although from March until November, my 1990 560SEC wears its AMG wide wheels and tires, the snows are mounted on a set of stock wheels. 

Even though the car is lowered in front a bit, they work as intended, and I find that I can (and have) been able to start from a stop, on packed snow, headed up a 30 degree slope with no slippage, and their performance overall has been fine.

They ARE a bit noisy, (from both inside and from outside the car)  but not overwhelmingly so, and I'll take the traction over the decibel level all day long. 

I haven't had time to gauge the tread wear, but I put between 7,500 and 10,000 miles on last Winter and they still look new. AND it allows me to be confident to drive this car all year, which is a big incentive for me. I love driving it too much to put it to sleep for the season. 

Lou Miller

1990 560 SEC 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Bruce Mendel 
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Sent: 12/2/2008 1:31:48 PM 
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Help


I like Continental ExtremeContact all seasons for all year use in a non-dedicated snow tire, and also Bridgestone KDW-S if they still make that is very good in wet/cold weather and decent in warm too.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: JWEITZNER at aol.com 
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:25 PM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Help


Now that winter is approaching (or already here), can I get some recommendations for tires?  Mine skid the minute it starts raining.  I'm not looking for snow tires... just some 4 season tires that won't slip when the pavement is wet or snowy.  I realize that nothing is secure on ice, so I'm not asking for miracles.  Just some good traction.

Thanks.

John






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