Jim Cathey <jim.cathey...@gmail.com> writes:

>> My RWD diesels (W116 and W123) are useless in the snow.
>
> My W115 was great in the snow.  Proper snow tires, and maybe
> a little bit of trunk weight, are the keys.  For the hills, you also need
> some brass balls sometimes.  Momentum going up the hills is a
> requirement.

I've tried sandbags in the trunk. It helps, but only a little. I think
the tires have been my downfall. Lower-end all-season radials just have
zero grip in the snow, especially wet icy snow.

Allan

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