I would think you will find that they do make quite a difference. They
should improve traction on acceleration and on braking. The rubber is a
softer compound and they have extra siping. You may want to do some
research as some are better than others. If you are allowed to run
studded tires there, that would prove even better for the trouble that
you are experiencing. Think of them as extra insurance too. If they
keep you out of an accident, they will have paid for themselves. Plus,
if you keep the vehicle long enough they will pay off as well since you
will be using them part of the year instead of your summer tires so the
summer tires will last longer. Get wheels too so that you are not
swapping tires on and off rims twice each year.
Randy
On 18/12/2019 3:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
How much difference do winter tires really make?
I have an unavoidable hill getting into my neighborhood. When it's
snowy, I can't climb it in the 300D or 300SD with "all-season"
tires. Rear tires just spin.
The other night it had snowed. The road was not yet plowed or sanded. I
was in the Volvo XC90. Heavy car, front-wheel drive, new-ish all season
tires. It also could not climb the hill. Other neighbors with AWD/SUVs
were climbing the hill no problem and they didn't appear to have snow
tires. Our AWD Honda Element with cheap Cooper tires had no problem.
Had to get the Frontier (4WD) and tow chain to pull the Volvo up the hill.
I'm OK with not using the MBs in the snow. But I need to drive
something. Priced winter tires for the Volvo and looks like they are
~$180 or so per tire. Don't want to spend that money if it's not going
to make a substantial difference.
Allan
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