C63 Winter Tyres

[NorthernBoy]

I got my "Why not get winter tyres" leaflet through from Mercedes recently, so I called them, and asked "How much for winter tyres for my C63".

The nice man at Mercedes went quiet, ten promised to call me back, then, later, called me back and said that they do not exist for my car.

Is he right, or has anyone else found a winter tyre in the standard (19") size for the wheels that the car comes with?

[NorthernBoy]

Perfect, thanks very much.

Now, and sorry for the supplementary question, they seem to list "winter" "cold weather" and "all season" tyres. Does anyone know which are the ones to go for? I've never bought winter tyres before (I live in Central London, and if there's snow on the road, I just get the train, or motorbike), but want to drive up North for Christmas, and to the alps for skiing, and a C63 in poor conditions on summer rubber is not a great combination.

[NorthernBoy]

Thanks. I'm going to want to fit them on the original alloys, as otherwise the cost is just not worth it.

If that's not an option, I'll just drive gently on my one trip up North in the winter, and fly and rent a car for the skiing.

[NorthernBoy]

Charliesum said:

Never had a problem with mine
If you want to hoon then buy winter tyres, if you want to drive with respect to your surroundings then just invest in a roadcraft or similar driving course and adapt your driving, I'm guessing not many police forces use winter tyres (await correction).....
But then I live near the Isle of Wight not Isle of Skye!!!!!

Edited by Charliesum on Friday 14th November 23:43

So when I'm pulled over in the Alps, and refused access to the mountain, I can just point to my superior driving skills, and they'll let me up?