Thread: Winter Tires (Only 2 needed for RWD?)

Um, he does not have them in stock. If he only cared about selling me tires and not continuing a very good relationship why did he suggest only selling me two instead of four? And why is he suggesting the cheapest tire he can knowing full well that I own a MB and he could probably try to put one over on me. Why? Because he is an honest business person that's why. Maybe dealing with 99.9% chevy's and the like he just doesn't know...

I'm with you and have never done any business with Tire Rack but I really like all the features they have on their website. I deal with a local Gemini store (Goodyear, Dunlop) and they treat me right. It's not locally owned, which would be even better, but the employees are and they have done free favors for me too.

Quote: Originally Posted by lkchris STOP right there and read your owners manual. It will tell you you need four tires and it will provide specifications for those tires. I'd be very surprised if "General" makes tires that qualify for Mercedes fitment. It's pretty much a lowball brand offering tires suitable for Chevy Cavaliers and the like. Your "tire guy" is first and foremost in the business of...

Quote: Originally Posted by markjpcs I was told today by my local tire guy ... STOP right there and read your owners manual. It will tell you you need four tires and it will provide specifications for those tires. I'd be very surprised if "General" makes tires that qualify for Mercedes fitment. It's pretty much a lowball brand offering tires suitable for Chevy Cavaliers and the like. Your "tire...

'Somehow" when I am forced to put chains on, I takes only 2 drive wheels. If there is law requiring the same tires on all 4 wheels, that is with high speed driving with no snow present in mind.

Good thing you never exceeded 120mph.

For us that would be an illegal combination, and with a good reason. You are not saving 50% if you buy only 2, if you put all 4, the summer tyres are not going to wear out while you have the winter tyres on.

You need all four, Mark. On your 4Matic wagon, you do not have to use snow tires. I use all four snow tires on my sedan and the Michelin Primacy MXV4 on the 4Matic wagon all year round. I am actually putting the snows on the sedan later today. It is about time.

Um, sure you can get moving, but what about steering and braking?