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Originally Posted by Pete Geither
Tires, tires, tires. My wifes' 400E with 4 studded, narrow, snows is positively awsome in the snow and ice, as is my wagon. She would never go near as well in a front wheel drive. What you grew up with driving has a lot to do with it.
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I learned how to drive in the snow in big, heavy RWD sedans like an Oldsmobile Cutlass. You very quickly appreciate the danger of uncontrolled skids and you also learn how to change your driving habits to match the weather. Like doing everything smoothly in slippery snow - no sudden lane changes or tight corners, hard braking, etc.
I've never had an issue with any of my Mercedes in the snow. As Pete stated, it's all about tires. I always run full winter tires and stop using them when the tread gets low. I've always found that Mercedes have performed very well in the snow. With the ESP system, my E430 is incredibly stable in the snow - even with wide 235/45R17 tires.
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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired
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