All Season Tires

[pz420]

Hello,
I bought my '03 C320 this summer and it came with the Z rated performance tires. I live in New England so I will need to switch to all seasons or snow tires for the winter. Any ideas on which tires to get?
Thanks
-Sunila

[pz420]

Ok did some of my own research and found the Blizzak LM-22 and LM-25 are good. What is the exact difference between the 2? Any other ideas?

[BF_JC230]

I'm running Cooper Weathermasters and last winter I had no problems in "Buffalo white outs"

But yes - you are right - you will need some nice winter tires....there is a list out there of what not to use....might want to check the tire rack section of this site...

Good luck - be safe
Jake

here - check this link....
http://www.mbnz.org/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1190360&posts=11&fid=39


and here is some math I made to justify a winter set and a summer set of wheels...see if it makes any sense for you -

Approximates-

$15 to mount and balance per tire at local business
4 tires
$60 total

get 3 years out of the tires
$180

2 driving seasons per year
$360

plus time



High Miles-
40,000 – miles for life of tires
16,000 – miles per year???
8,000 – miles per season

40k (life of tire) / 8k (1/2 year on 16,000 miles per year) = 5 changes

$60 x 5 = $300 x 2 = $600

plus time

[WHATNXT]

I have a set of Dunlop M3's and just love 'em. I would not waist the time on All-season tires since you have a good set of summer tires.

[pz420]

Nice thanks guys! Now I just need to stop being lazy and get them mounted before the first snow.

[I Never Pay]

Do these so 'called seasonal' tires have dramatic effect on snow/slippery road conditions?

I was always skeptic on pouring out my money for seasonal tires.

[:I]

[BF_JC230]

there is no comparison in traction, braking ability and control - thus overall safety when comparing a true snow tire to an all season or general tire...especially when you need it...ice will always be ice and unless you are running chains or studs you are still susceptible to the conditions ice provides - however with a softer compound, wider internal tracks,a thinner tire and deeper grooves that clean out the slush and snow - you will have more control...

point in case -
I just put snows on my girl friends car that was running an all season before - with the all seasons the car could not get traction with out slipping, was loose in corners and hard ("panic test") braking resulting in a drift/skid/slide...
with the snow tires the car bites in and is steer able, and brakes in a straight line...

Get the equipment you need - you wouldn't were slippers in the winter snow...would you?
Jake

[wadman]

I Never Pay - 11/29/2005 3:41 AM

Do these so 'called seasonal' tires have dramatic effect on snow/slippery road conditions?

I was always skeptic on pouring out my money for seasonal tires.

[:I]

The improvement over "all-season" tires is startling. For traction when accelerating from a stop, it's the difference between spinning in place and moving. For stopping, it's the difference between stopping comfortably at the intersection versus sliding into cross traffic. Besides my own personal experiences, I also have friends who became true believers.

[I Never Pay]

Oh, my... [:0]

Thx for the insights. I'll go change tires this coming weekend.

[;)]

[wadman]

I Never Pay - 11/29/2005 9:21 PM

Oh, my... [:0]

Thx for the insights. I'll go change tires this coming weekend.

[;)]

I take it you're in a climate that experiences freezing rain and snow. Before you buy a set of dedicated winter tires, keep in mind that the selection has come a long way from the original Bridgestone Blizzaks. Winter tires now range from aggressive snow/ice tires to winter sport tires that trade off some snow/ice traction for better dry weather performance. Get a set that best suits your expected climate.