I've actually done really well with my last batch of Chinesium snow tires. Last
winter we were driving home in a snow storm in Angie's Golf when an accident on
the other side of the road shot a car into our lane. I stomped on the binders
thinking "There is no way..." but amazingly the car stopped perfectly, tracked
in a straight line and halted about 10 feet from where the other car (same year
Jetta actually) shot across the road in front of us.
I got us pulled to the side of the road, got out of the car and immediately
slipped and fell...
-Curt
On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, 1:50:19 PM EDT, OK Don via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
For those who frequently drive longer distances in wet conditions, cost
would be a lesser factor in choosing tires relative to wet traction. If
this scenario fits you, then ask how good, not how expensive.
On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 12:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Many tire brands are safe. This is a false choice.
>
> On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 1:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > For what? The tires? Can’t say I remember. Was probably about $130 each
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Nov 1, 2017, at 10:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Cost??
> > >
> > >> On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >> I have those on my now wrecked 97 e300. I have put probably at least
> > 20k miles and they are still like new. I can drive nearly full speed in
> > heavy rain and they never lose traction.
> > >>
> > >> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>
> > >> > On Nov 1, 2017, at 8:57 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > Speaking of tires, I can now provide a review of the Michelin
> > Premiere. I have already put 7,000 miles on them. They are marketed
> for
> > superior wet and cold traction. I can report that based on my experience
> > this is a valid claim. My car had Michelins on it before and they were
> > great. I'm not sure how many miles they had as they were on the car
> when I
> > bought them. But, they lasted a VERY long time. I replaced them with
> some
> > used Sumitomo and I thought they were decent. I did apparently have an
> > alignment issue and they were VERY fast on the outside edge. I replaced
> > them with the Premiere 2 months ago and have driven in some nasty rain
> > storms. They had MUCH better grip than both the Sumitomo and the prior
> > Michelin. I am curious how they will do in the snow. I am still trying
> > to locate a decent set of snow tires for my car. But, I think these
> > Premiere will do pretty well. My commute is 80-85 mph on the interstate
> > and there were several times I experienced a little slippage/hydroplaning
> > on the old set. But, these new ones have been excellent! Some
> reviewers
> > complain about road noise. But, I don't notice any excess road noise.
> > They are quieter than the Sumitomo and as quiet as the prior Michelins.
> > >> >
> > >> > Don Snook
> > >> >
> > >> > -----Original Message-----
> > >> > From: Mitch Haley [mailto:mi...@mitchellhaley.com]
> > >> > Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2017 1:50 PM
> > >> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > >> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tires
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >> On October 28, 2017 at 2:45 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >> The tires on this 240d are dated 3105. They still look good. My
> > guess is they should be replaced.
> > >> >
> > >> > How much UV exposure have they had, and how much of the last 12
> years
> > was indoors?
> > >> >
> > >> >
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