Winter tyres

[marcus300]

Just boight some winter tyres which cost me a small fortune. Anyone have any experience of snow tyres on a rear wheel drive car in the snow

[Lunk1]

Of course. All of our "work vehicles" are RWD and being in the Midwest we see plenty of snow.

[marcus300]

Of course. All of our "work vehicles" are RWD and being in the Midwest we see plenty of snow.

Any problems or concerns lunk

[redhawk01]

Yep, can't get anywhere without them.

[>Good Luck<]

Depending on what vehicle I'd still say drop a few bags of sand in the trunk for the additional weight. "Work" vehicles usually have equipment in the trunk which improves traction

[bass]

Goodyear Duratrac would be my choice, and that's what's being installed on my truck as I type this.

Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Tire LT265/75R16 - Walmart.com

[marcus300]

Depending on what vehicle I'd still say drop a few bags of sand in the trunk for the additional weight. "Work" vehicles usually have equipment in the trunk which improves traction

It's not a work vehicle or truck. So added weight will help thanks

[Back In Black]

It's not a work vehicle or truck. So added weight will help thanks

Get a few bodies out the cellar mate and dump them in the boot.

Big engines and rear wheel drive are a nightmare. Not sure how much difference snow tires will make but they can't be worse. Did you consider snow chains?

[Lunk1]

Any problems or concerns lunk

When concentrating on snow mainly, a wider tire is not a great idea. It's the same concept as a snow shoe. I taller more narrow tire seems to work best. Also concentrate on a large amount of siping (the small lines cut in the tread). These provide much better traction on snow than the big blocky lug tires that are more meant for mud.

Other issues are that they are typically not a long wear tire and generally seem good for about a max of 40,000 at best. They also tend to not offer as much traction on dry or wet pavement as the more standard all season radial.

The reality is that RWD cars are not near as good at getting around in snow as a FWD or AWD no matter the tires used. It's a weight issue and the pushing vs. pulling. You def. can add weight to the trunk to help to a degree. We usually toss a cpl sand bags in the trunks of the cars and they also can be broken open and used to assist in traction if you become stuck.

[marcus300]

Get a few bodies out the cellar mate and dump them in the boot.

Big engines and rear wheel drive are a nightmare. Not sure how much difference snow tires will make but they can't be worse. Did you consider snow chains?

No snow chains aren't an option to be honest. But added weight will definitely help. Not used them before so hoping to move a little bit rather than not at all

[marcus300]

When concentrating on snow mainly, a wider tire is not a great idea. It's the same concept as a snow shoe. I taller more narrow tire seems to work best. Also concentrate on a large amount of siping (the small lines cut in the tread). These provide much better traction on snow than the big blocky lug tires that are more meant for mud.

Other issues are that they are typically not a long wear tire and generally seem good for about a max of 40,000 at best. They also tend to not offer as much traction on dry or wet pavement as the more standard all season radial.

The reality is that RWD cars are not near as good at getting around in snow as a FWD or AWD no matter the tires used. It's a weight issue and the pushing vs. pulling. You def. can add weight to the trunk to help to a degree. We usually toss a cpl sand bags in the trunks of the cars and they also can be broken open and used to assist in traction if you become stuck.

Thanks a lot lunk.

[Lunk1]

Don't you drive one of the luxury sedans? BMW or Mercedes...something like that?

[marcus300]

Don't you drive one of the luxury sedans? BMW or Mercedes...something like that?

Mercedes mate. It's horrific in the snow

[marcus300]

Don't you drive one of the luxury sedans? BMW or Mercedes...something like that?

Sedans lol. That's a proper American term. It's a new coupe not a sedan ...

[ghettoboyd]

I use snow tires with metal bits(spikes) bored in them so they bit even on ice for my car that's fwd...my two trucks need a decent all season tire cus there 4wd...

[Lunk1]

Sedans lol. That's a proper American term. It's a new coupe not a sedan ...

Do they make the same model in an AWD?

[sawyer86]

Ive just got a bmw a few months ago and im not looking forward the snow at all.

[Back In Black]

Ive just got a bmw a few months ago and im not looking forward the snow at all.

I remember getting stranded in Peterlee a number of years back in mine. In only about 2" of snow.

Good luck

[sawyer86]

Thats what im worried about. I love the car but winter wont be fun. Its an automatic, not sure if thatl make any diffrence?

[Back In Black]

Thats what im worried about. I love the car but winter wont be fun. Its an automatic, not sure if thatl make any diffrence?

I doubt it will help. Good job you don't live anywhere hilly that's susceptible to snow

[marcus300]

Do they make the same model in an AWD?

No it's a new model coupe and they don't do awd. Got winters on it now so I'll see how it goes

[sawyer86]

I doubt it will help. Good job you don't live anywhere hilly that's susceptible to snow

Haha!

[Lunk1]

No it's a new model coupe and they don't do awd. Got winters on it now so I'll see how it goes

I think if I could afford a Mercedes, I would buy an old POS 4 wheel drive and use that when the roads were crappy

[DCI]

Does your auto box have a snow mode? Some do, this will help a lot along with a slab of concrete in the boot or maybe some heavy db's lol. Snow tyres should help as they have more rubber in them than standard summer tyre which have more synthetics.

The more rubber content helps them be softer in winter rather than hardening up like summer tyres. Just be easy with the accelator and you shouldn't be too bad. Most of the rds over your way are generally heavily gritted and salted

[DCI]

No it's a new model coupe and they don't do awd. Got winters on it now so I'll see how it goes

They do for lhd models of mercs and bmws for the continent, we are stuck without

[redhawk01]

If your Benz has 2nd gear take off, that works wonders as well. I use it in my caddy all the time.

[lovbyts]

Number one thing to remember you get a situation where your stuck its the same principle as sand, let the air out of the tires until you have about 10 lbs of air. Make them look like they are almost flat and you will have much more traction

[marcus300]

I've good reports on these new winter tyres what are hitting the UK and also seen some remarkable YouTube videos. So fingers crossed I will be mobile or at least be able to get home

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like Lunk said, instead of getting winter tires, maybe you should get a winter car!


this one looks pretty good.

[marcus300]

like Lunk said, instead of getting winter tires, maybe you should get a winter car!


this one looks pretty good.

Not my style at all, looks awful and typical drug dealers car in the UK...

If these winter tyres don't do the job I will get a new ML but I have high hopes for them

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Not my style at all, looks awful and typical drug dealers car in the UK...

If these winter tyres don't do the job I will get a new ML but I have high hopes for them

lol thats so funny! and so true. i drive one of those! but thats exactly what i like about it, its crummy image. so that people wont mess with me when i'm on the road.

[marcus300]

lol thats so funny! and so true. i drive one of those! but thats exactly what i like about it, its crummy image. so that people wont mess with me when i'm on the road.

Lol Lmfao. Your better putting on another 40lbs and having no neck that usually works better

[Lunk1]

Marcus, just buy and old 4x4 truck to drive during inclement weather. Leave that beauty of a Merc. in the garage when the white shyt hits the ground.

[marcus300]

Marcus, just buy and old 4x4 truck to drive during inclement weather. Leave that beauty of a Merc. in the garage when the white shyt hits the ground.

That would be a cheaper option but don't want 2 vehicles just want one for all seasons.

I have high hopes on these winters

[redhawk01]

Hey Marcus, what's your typical snowfall? 2", a foot? Anything under 6", you should be ok. Hills obviously will suck. Just hit an open parking lot during a snowstorm and practice some skills. Lol
Get the feel of the car in snow. It's fun, trust me.

[kelkel]

Have someone else drive and you sit in the back. That'll be enough weight.

[austinite]

Have someone else drive and you sit in the back. That'll be enough weight.

Better be rear wheel drive. The car would do a constant wheelie.

[marcus300]

Hey Marcus, what's your typical snowfall? 2", a foot? Anything under 6", you should be ok. Hills obviously will suck. Just hit an open parking lot during a snowstorm and practice some skills. Lol
Get the feel of the car in snow. It's fun, trust me.

I'm highly skilled at driving in all conditions and we don't really get too much snow its just mercs are useless with even a light covering

[marcus300]

Have someone else drive and you sit in the back. That'll be enough weight.

Lmfao I better start bulking

[thisAngelBites]

Let us know how it goes with the new tyres. I have a merc and bmw, so both rwd, and it's true in the snow that they are rubbish. If hadn't spent some time slaloming in the snow in Chicago in the winter I would be put off and get an awd. But I have considered winter tyres, but never knew if they helped enough to be worth it, so please do update.

I'm highly skilled at driving in all conditions and we don't really get too much snow its just mercs are useless with even a light covering