Tread composition and tread pattern both have a huge impact on snow. Nothing but studs works on ice.
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:58 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What would you buy now? "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Boils down to front wheel drive or rear wheel drive doesn't matter so > much as really good snow tires. I don't think I've ever had really good > snowtires but even cheapo snowtires are better than all seasons. Even among all seasons there are vast differences. The first set of tires I had on my 300D were Michelin X1s. There are several hills near my house that I simply could not get over if there was ANY amount of snow on the ground. 200 lbs of sand tubes in the trunk helped somewhat, but it was still touch and go. The next set I bought were some BF Goodrich model that the local tire store was closing out. With those, I NEVER had trouble getting home even if I didn't have sand in the trunk. I never knew how much even similar-looking tires could vary in snow performance until I experienced it firsthand. Allan -- 1983 300D (for sale) _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.19/1664 - Release Date: 9/10/2008 6:00 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.19/1664 - Release Date: 9/10/2008 6:00 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
