Mercedes-Benz Winter Tires Tips and Guide

With cold weather, snowstorms, and icy roads on the horizon, it's time to start thinking about winter tires. Winter tires will make all of the difference between enjoying your time on the road this winter, or having a difficult time getting up hills or coming out of snowbanks. When your vehicle is equipped with quality winter tires, you can get the most out of your Mercedes-Benz. Here are a few tips put together by our winter tire experts that will guarantee that you have all of the information you need to get the best winter tires for your vehicle and ensure that these tires deliver the highest level of performance and stability.

Check the weather outside

Knowing when to install your winter tires can be very useful. The rule of thumb is to install your tires when the weather outside dips consistently below 7°C. Below this temperature, the compound on summer tires will harden which in turn makes your tires bounce slightly on the road which reduces stability and increases braking distance. When you start to see that the weather outside is regularly below 7°C, it's time to have your winter tires installed. For most regions, the middle or end of October is usually the best time.

Determine if your Mercedes-Benz winter tires are still in good condition

It is important to measure the tread depth of your winter tires before the season gets going if you want to ensure that your tires will be effective at maintaining stability and grip this winter. According to Transport Canada, your tires must have a tread depth of at least 4.8 mm before the season begins if they are to remain effective throughout the upcoming season. Therefore, if your winter tires’ tread depth measure less than 5 mm before you have them installed, it is probably a wise idea to get a new set of tires right away.

If you need to replace your winter tires, choose Mercedes-Benz approved tires

If you determined that you need a new set of winter tires, our winter tire experts will be happy to assist you in finding the right set of winter tires for you. There are many different types of winter tires with some performing better on snow while others will be more effective on ice. Moreover, there are different types of tires depending on the type of vehicle you are driving and where you are driving it. Your Mercedes-Benz SUV won’t have the same winter tire needs as an EQS electric vehicle or an AMG sedan, of course, but you might also need a different type of winter tire if you are going to be towing with your Mercedes-Benz or if you plan to go off-road in your Mercedes-Benz SUV. Ultimately, choosing the right winter tires for your vehicle requires the assistance of experts who sell tires that are specifically approved for your Mercedes-Benz, and they can help you understand the differences between each of them. And the best thing is, you won't be paying more money by going through our Mercedes-Benz Tire Centre but you will know you're getting the highest level of quality

Consider winter wheels for your Mercedes-Benz

There are a few reasons why we would recommend you getting winter tires and winter wheels that fit those tires. The first is that by getting a winter wheel and tire package, you can decrease the size of both your winter wheels and your winter tires compared to your summer wheels which means that in the long run, you can save money because you are buying smaller winter tires in the future. Moreover, getting winter wheels is an affordable way to avoid expensive repairs on your summer wheels that might be damaged due to hidden sidewalks and other elements that can damage your wheels this winter.