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tvpierce · #2 01-22-2011, 09:45 AM

There's no substitute for good quality snow tires on all four wheels. I can't speak to other Benz models, but when the 190 is equipped with 4 snows, it is a fantastic winter car.

I've had Dunlop Graspic studless snows on all 4 corners on my 201 for years. They are what was on it when I bought it. I've had to replace single tires because of sidewall punctures and wear... but I've never needed to replace all 4, so I've stuck with them so I have a matched set (all 4). They perform admirably.

On my Volvo 940 Turbo, I've run Hankook Zovac studded snows (also all 4 wheels). The Hankook tires are far superior in traction on both ice and snow to the Dunlops.

After this year, I'll need to replace the entire set on the Benz. When I do, I'll be replacing them with Hankook. They are the best winter tire value I've found anywhere.

Hankook is a Korean company, and are not very well known in the US. But they are quite popular in Europe. If you watch European motorsports -- like Moto GP Motorcycle, or Formula 1 -- you'll see Hankook banners everywhere. They're a huge sponsor.