Well, the nokians should be very good, since they are from finland and your winters are somewhat like theirs. But it's not really an A-Brand...
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I use the Michelins and I'm very satisfied. Maybe it's not that important but I always use tyres with an MO sign on the tyre, that's Mercedes Originalausfuhring.
The MO tyres are tested by Mercedes and are certified for their cars.
The Michelins are MO certified.
I checked them out for some reviews, and I was looking for some additional user reviews. I found this site that recommend tires for mercedes vehicles but it's in german. Maybe you can translate it, I know a few dutch people who know german as well because it's so close to Holland.
Yes I can read some German, don't forget that those guys tried to take over my country some 60 years ago !
But so can you with the use a translator, I use the babelfish for this:
Yes I can read some German, don't forget that those guys tried to take over my country some 60 years ago !
But so can you with the use a translator, I use the babelfish for this:
I've just ordered some winter tires myself. I ended up going with Toyos (when I get them I'll update on the exact model). The manager felt they were a good fit for me based on their characteristics and that I do mostly city driving. Perhaps I'll try to take a picture as well.
4 tires, 4 nice 16" alloys, balancing, etc. for a little over $1,400. Mercedes dealer wanted 1,800 for steel wheels, hubcaps, AFTER 25% discount!
Good deal Jeff. I was bitten by the dealer way back in 2005 because I couldn't find the right wheels in time for winter.The B was too new and there was no info out there.
If you can post the model you got and what you think of them that would be great. We just had our first snow fall last night (2cm) and there were people in the ditch on my way to work already. I do mostly highway driving and I want something that's the best on wind blown icy highways. We actually don't really get that much snow, just cold, but the wind blows the snow across the highway and makes them really icy. The old Falken zr18s aren't cutting it.
Off topic a little but using comfort mode with the auto transmission will help greatly in the snow. The mechanic at my dealer was telling me that originally the switch was going to be labeled summer and winter. In comfort mode (winter mode) the transmission starts in the same position as second gear to help eliminate wheel spin. The early shifting also helps in snow.
SAAB also had the same idea using a snowflake to start car in second gear. Years ago most cars from North America also had the option to start in "Drive 2".
We get little snow where we live (ironical that we will be hosting the Winter Olympics!) but we do get icing on the roads. Looking forward to see if the traction control and comfort mode will keep us going.
How have B Class performed in snow in other areas??
Linear Mode
