Pictures of winter 2009 in my C350 4Matic

451/443=EW · 10-24-2009, 01:03 AM

Its that time again, everyone is asking that question again. How are the 4matics in the snow? Well here is how my car did, oh and it had the summer tires on.

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CHB · 10-24-2009, 02:43 AM

Theres snow in Vancouver already?! Nice first pic

micropower99 · 10-24-2009, 03:02 AM

There's no snow here tho! lol

omgitselaine · 10-24-2009, 08:50 AM

Great shots but that first one was especially nice

I just cannot cannot believe winters already here uughhhhhhh

!!

InTheBenz0 · 10-24-2009, 10:08 AM

How was the car to drive in the 2 inches or so that seems that fell?

Those are 18s also correct?

I am interested to know, because I want to do 18s with GOOD all-seasons and leave them on year round in north jersey. I never really have to drive in unplowed roads or 2 inches max most of the time.

451/443=EW · 10-24-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CHB

Theres snow in Vancouver already?! Nice first pic

No, I made a mistake on the title. That was last yrs snow fall.

451/443=EW · 10-24-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTheBenz0

How was the car to drive in the 2 inches or so that seems that fell?

Those are 18s also correct?

I am interested to know, because I want to do 18s with GOOD all-seasons and leave them on year round in north jersey. I never really have to drive in unplowed roads or 2 inches max most of the time.

Those are pics of the 1st day of snow last yr. I actually drove the car in much deeper snow too. I even took side roads (unplowed) covered in about a foot of snow. With the summer tires I still made it, but got stuck tring to go around a stuck A3. Two guys gave me a light push and I backed the car up around 200 ft to a main road.

Im not recommending anyone do this. You still want your car to stop. I had to be very carfull when breaking. So that being said I would recommend good winter tires always. As for all season tires.... its said that they should be called NO season tires. Not great in the summer or winter..lol. Ya you will be fine but keep in mind its one thing to make a car move in the snow... completely different to make it stop.

Drive safe.

451/443=EW · 10-24-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by omgitselaine

Great shots but that first one was especially nice

I just cannot cannot believe winters already here uughhhhhhh

!!

Ya, my favorit too, thanks. And agiain no snow yet, but its coming

EASYDOES1T · 10-24-2009, 07:14 PM

Can't wait til snow lol. But it does suck when driving in Jersey.

tommy1752003 · 10-27-2009, 04:36 AM

did you have them on all winter last year?
thats crazy i know last year there was lots of snow!!!
how was it?

451/443=EW · 10-27-2009, 11:52 AM

Ya they stayed on all year. The 4matic was awsome, but I had to do some smart driving. I plowed though side streets by feather the gas pendel and keep the momentum. You also have you keep the tires in other paths from the cars before you. As for braking, well the 4matic cant help much there. But you can use the gas to provide power to keep control of the car. Im planning on getting a set of winter tires this year. Im very excited to see how it will do with the right tires.

tanktube67 · 10-27-2009, 01:34 PM

[quote=451/443=EW;3778555]Its that time again, everyone is asking that question again. How are the 4matics in the snow? Well here is how my car did, oh and it had the summer tires on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgitselaine

Great shots but that first one was especially nice

^+1

Great pics

tanktube67 · 10-27-2009, 01:34 PM

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Derspeed · 10-27-2009, 08:43 PM

That's awesome. You're nuts!

joshg1001 · 10-27-2009, 09:19 PM

i imagine the contis are horrible in the snow...

but nice pictures!

BenTrovato · 10-27-2009, 09:44 PM

Awesome shots!! I can't wait for mine to get its first taste of snow

teriyaki82 · 10-28-2009, 08:03 AM

Very nice photos

ismeto · 10-29-2009, 10:15 AM

your tires seems contisportcontact are they summer tires ? I saw Continental's winter tire name ContiWinterContact is it true ?

451/443=EW · 10-29-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ismeto

your tires seems contisportcontact are they summer tires ? I saw Continental's winter tire name ContiWinterContact is it true ?

Q1-Yes and Q2-

JimPap · 10-30-2009, 01:58 AM

Any problem with ground clearance?

451/443=EW · 10-30-2009, 04:43 PM

Nothing I couldnt plow with the front....lol, I would seriously consider plowing with the front end ONLY in fresh snow. You dont want to do this after the snow has iced over, you can damage the chin. So if your not sure if the snow is soft....DONT DO IT!

tommy1752003 · 10-30-2009, 07:27 PM

how does it feel going up hills and also stoping going down a hill?

willierw · 11-03-2009, 09:47 PM

Hi, I got my car this last spring and haven't been in any real snow... I have a C300 Sport RWD not 4matic... but i do have a new set(4) of blizzak winter tires... i live in north east ohio... Should i be looking to trade up to 4matic...

10-24-2009, 03:02 AM	#3
micropower99 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,017 Drives: 2008 Mercedes C300 4Matic	There's no snow here tho! lol __________________ 2008 C300 4Matic Current Mods/Changes: CF Spoiler, LED Eyelids, PIAA Xtreme White Plus 4000K Fogs, 6000K HID Headlight Bulbs, Debadged Trunk, 28% Tint, AMG Quad Exhaust, Removed Side Chrome, Black Painted Front Grill, Black Luxury Gear Shifter, AMG Valve Stem Caps, Clear Corners, CF Mirror Covers, C63 CF Diffuser, Backup Camera, Custom Floor Mats, CF Front Lip, Tinted Taillights, MBarts Strut Bar

10-24-2009, 08:50 AM	#4
omgitselaine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Jerzeee Posts: 469 Drives: 2008 C300 Sport 4Matic	Great shots but that first one was especially nice I just cannot cannot believe winters already here uughhhhhhh !! __________________ 2008 C300 4Matic Debadged Clear Side Markers CF Door Pillars CF Side Mirror Covers CF Rear Spoiler CF Roof Spoiler 8000K Phillips HID Kit Replica AMG Wheels Future Mods : Rear CF Diffuser with Quad Tips ?? CF Front Lip ?? 19" BBS CH's ?? Pinay Member

10-27-2009, 11:52 AM	#11
451/443=EW MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,118 Drives: White C 3504M premium pack	Ya they stayed on all year. The 4matic was awsome, but I had to do some smart driving. I plowed though side streets by feather the gas pendel and keep the momentum. You also have you keep the tires in other paths from the cars before you. As for braking, well the 4matic cant help much there. But you can use the gas to provide power to keep control of the car. Im planning on getting a set of winter tires this year. Im very excited to see how it will do with the right tires. __________________ Just my 2 cents...dont spend it all in one place.

10-27-2009, 01:34 PM	#13
tanktube67 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SFV CA Posts: 3,219 Drives: 2008 C350 Saks edition	. __________________ 05 BMW 545i (sold) 04 G35 Coupe/lots of Mods (sold) Last edited by tanktube67; 10-27-2009 at 01:36 PM. Reason: double post

10-27-2009, 08:43 PM	#14
Derspeed MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,988 Drives: A few cars.	That's awesome. You're nuts! __________________ Eat from your own plate.

10-24-2009, 02:43 AM	#2
CHB Super Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: BC Posts: 947 Drives: '79 300D, '85 300Dt, '99 CLK430	Theres snow in Vancouver already?! Nice first pic

10-24-2009, 10:08 AM	#5
InTheBenz0 Super Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North/Central NJ Posts: 602 Drives: SL55 AMG / C300 Sport 4MATIC	How was the car to drive in the 2 inches or so that seems that fell? Those are 18s also correct? I am interested to know, because I want to do 18s with GOOD all-seasons and leave them on year round in north jersey. I never really have to drive in unplowed roads or 2 inches max most of the time.

10-24-2009, 07:14 PM	#9
EASYDOES1T Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 101 Drives: Mercedes C300 sport, Infiniti FX35	Can't wait til snow lol. But it does suck when driving in Jersey.

10-27-2009, 04:36 AM	#10
tommy1752003 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15 Drives: c230	did you have them on all winter last year? thats crazy i know last year there was lots of snow!!! how was it?

10-27-2009, 09:19 PM	#15
joshg1001 Super Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 545 Drives: 2009 C350	i imagine the contis are horrible in the snow... but nice pictures!

10-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#16
BenTrovato Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 156 Drives: 09 C300S 4M	Awesome shots!! I can't wait for mine to get its first taste of snow __________________ Challenge My Brute: http://weeeeee-machine.mybrute.com/ My Pictures: http://www.mbworld.org/forums/3630735-post1135.html , http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c-clas...ml#post3801955

10-28-2009, 08:03 AM	#17
teriyaki82 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 12 Drives: Saab 9-3 Turbo, W204 C200K	Very nice photos __________________ 17" AMG rims, 80% tint, comand nav, amg bumper, OEM C63 grille, OEM roof spoiler, B-Style rear spoiler, OEM aerodynamic rear bumper lip + diffuser

10-29-2009, 10:15 AM	#18
ismeto Super Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Turkiye Posts: 738 Drives: Waiting for W204 Facelift	your tires seems contisportcontact are they summer tires ? I saw Continental's winter tire name ContiWinterContact is it true ? __________________ 2005 C 180 SC

10-30-2009, 01:58 AM	#20
JimPap Super Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southeast Posts: 727 Drives: C300 Sport	Any problem with ground clearance?

10-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#21
451/443=EW MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,118 Drives: White C 3504M premium pack	Nothing I couldnt plow with the front....lol, I would seriously consider plowing with the front end ONLY in fresh snow. You dont want to do this after the snow has iced over, you can damage the chin. So if your not sure if the snow is soft....DONT DO IT! __________________ Just my 2 cents...dont spend it all in one place.

10-30-2009, 07:27 PM	#22
tommy1752003 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15 Drives: c230	how does it feel going up hills and also stoping going down a hill?

11-03-2009, 09:47 PM	#23
willierw Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4 Drives: Mercedes Benz C 300 sport	No snow yet? Hi, I got my car this last spring and haven't been in any real snow... I have a C300 Sport RWD not 4matic... but i do have a new set(4) of blizzak winter tires... i live in north east ohio... Should i be looking to trade up to 4matic...

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