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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Default Please Help picking winter tires!

Hi,
I just bought 2weeks ago my dream car- 2006 C230 sport package sedan. I absoluetly love it except Calgary got snow two days ago and I can't even drive it because it is sliding all over the place. First of all I am now hoping I didnt make a mistake buying this car because of winter driving and secondly does anyone have any suggestions on winter tires that will make a huge difference in the snow and ice?

Thank you to anyone that can help me,
Marcia Carlson
 
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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I have a 2003 C230, 185,000 Km on it. I use Pirelli Winter Carving snow tires on it, and my wife has 2006 B200 and we run Pirelli Winter Carving on it too.

They are wonderful, great handling, quiet and are awesome in snow. Wear like iron as well. Good luck.

Cheers,

Trygve
 
Old Oct 17, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Thank you for your advice, Im going to try them.
Marcia Carlson
 
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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You may also want to consider the Bridgestone Blizzak. Considered by many the best available.

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