240 in snowy climates
10-05-2003, 10:45 PM
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240 in snowy climates
I live near Buffalo, New York and go to school near Erie, Pennsylvania, both areas which receive a lot of snowfall. I am somewhat concerned about a 240's ability to be useful year round in this weather. I have experience driving RWD in winter, but it is a large Mercedes sedan, not a small sporty coupe. Anybody out there drive their 240 in crappy weather? I am hoping that with snow tires and some sandbags in the back, I can survive, but this area routinely gets a lot of snow accumulated.
10-05-2003, 11:48 PM
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If you get some good snow tires you should have no problem gettin around. RWD isn't as good/safe as FWD in snow, and neither compare to AWD, but if you aren't a horrible driver you should be able to move about 
10-06-2003, 05:24 AM
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HAHA!! well im from Brantford Ontario so i know all about the snow, and all i have to say is good and luck, even with snow tires your rear end will fly out on you every time, its really odd and hard to drive 30 km/h for me but in the winter you've got no choice..good luck and have fun!!
10-06-2003, 10:49 AM
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Originally posted by SLIDE OR DIE
If its bad enough get studded tires they cost $70 a pease.
If its bad enough get studded tires they cost $70 a pease.
I just moved to NH with my 240, i'm planning on bumming rides with the family whenever it snows, because I know our cars will go nuts in snow.
Dr.
10-06-2003, 05:34 PM
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Originally posted by rbboyl
This must be the 500th time someone asked this question.
Just don't accelerate too fast. Take it nice and slow and you won't die.
This must be the 500th time someone asked this question.
Just don't accelerate too fast. Take it nice and slow and you won't die.
Sorry about asking a question that has already been done. I did briefly look back throught the pages to see if it was there. I must have missed it.
Oh and thanks for the replies guys.
10-06-2003, 06:13 PM
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Is all good.....
I had mine in Alaska 3 years......only got stuck once right in front of my house.....I had the BF Goodrich TA studded....very good tire and nice handling.....tires are about 80 dollars each...years ago.
YOu should have no problems dude.......
YOu should have no problems dude.......