Russ Maki wrote:
I've got a 300td, so I'll put serious ice & snow tires on the car this
wnter rather than load up the rear end with weight. Speaking of which, I
wonder if anyody has tried Michelin's X Ice tire. Tire Rack says it uses
a silica rubber compound; I would hope that means more longevity than
Bridgestone's Blizzaks. It looks like it's siped similarly to Nokian's
Hakk Q.
I think I'll query Luke at Tire Rack and see what kind of pitch he delivers.
Great snow tires doesn't eliminate the advantage of 100-200 of extra
weight in the rear of the vehicle. It not as critical in a wagon (it is
critical in ALL MB sedans and most in 201/124s), but it is a MAJOR benefit!
Marshall
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Marshall Booth Ph.D.
Ass't Prof. (ret.)
Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST
Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA
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