HELP!! Fear in The Wet. W203.

[A210AMG]

Does the OP mean the 'S' or 'C' mode on the gearbox?

I would think it HAS to be tyres,

I would have them checked to make sure they are ok on the inside and no blisters etc.

Not being funny but driving it normally a 270cdi should be fine in the wet?

 

[mykulmerc]

does the op mean the 's' or 'c' mode on the gearbox?

I would think it has to be tyres,

i would have them checked to make sure they are ok on the inside and no blisters etc.

Not being funny but driving it normally a 270cdi should be fine in the wet?

+1

 

[LTD]

Tread depth will have a bearing on traction too ........

 

[MJH]

Solution = A little less weight on the loud pedal

 

[timskemp]

Winter / Comfort mode, and some new tyres, will make all the difference.

 

[Rory]

Any suggestions anybody?

Can't say I have any probs in mine, on Michelin Primacy HPs, but I work from home and have managed (so far) to avoid using it in nasty weather.

Some owners use winter tyres all year round - apparently makes an enormous difference in cold wet conditions too.

 

[jefrs]

Methinks tyres in the UK are all-weather, i.e. wet tyres "M+S". I don't think we see the continental summer/winter tyres here. Some tyres are very much better in the wet than others: Michelin.

Winter (W/S) mode on the auto-box forces a higher gear: use on snow and ice.

Driving a powerful rwd auto-box on ice is a pita, the back end steps out at the slightest provocation and the front end can't brake or it all goes sideways into the scenery. Worst on ice - any 4x4 Chelsea tractor. Best on ice - an olde Mini.

 

[renault12ts]

To the OP. Why start a thread and then not bother to come back and reply to the help you are receiving?

 

[lxi]

The OP clearly does't know his car (maybe try "D"?), probably uses the throttle as an on/off switch, had similar problems on his last car, doesn't know what his tyre pressures are, wants to turn off EPS (so doesn't know what that does either)

He shouldn't be driving on the public highway as he is clearly a danger to all around him.

 

[SAFC]

D instead of C

Hi Lxi - pity about your rather unkind reply.
I made a mistake and said D instead of C.
I was seeking HELPFUL answers to my problem and typed a wrong letter - never done that before? You must be perfect!!
While in S I have very bad cornering in the wet. Should I try C? Should I leave the ESP on?
Are the type of tyes likely to be the cause? (Never used ESP before).

 

[SAFC]

Tyres? I'll check.
Might be cheapos - I didn't fit them.

 

[BlackC55]

Hi Lxi - pity about your rather unkind reply.
I made a mistake and said D instead of C.
I was seeking HELPFUL answers to my problem and typed a wrong letter - never done that before? You must be perfect!!
While in S I have very bad cornering in the wet. Should I try C? Should I leave the ESP on?
Are the type of tyes likely to be the cause? (Never used ESP before).

What tyres do you have?

Is the geometry ok?

ESP should stay on at all times.

 

[kth286]

as I stated in post 6 it could be bad geometry.

this will be indicated by uneven wear on the tyres.

make sure you fully check the whole width of each tyre, especially the inside edges.

 

[Brian WH]

What tyres do you have?

Is the geometry ok?

ESP should stay on at all times.

A lighter right foot will help too.

 

[lxi]

Hi Lxi - pity about your rather unkind reply.
I made a mistake and said D instead of C.
I was seeking HELPFUL answers to my problem and typed a wrong letter - never done that before? You must be perfect!!
While in S I have very bad cornering in the wet. Should I try C? Should I leave the ESP on?
Are the type of tyes likely to be the cause? (Never used ESP before).

Wasn't intended to be unkind but was based only on what you wrote. I make typos too, but you have to admit that the one crucial letter you got wrong it painted quite a picture.

ESP should be left on, particularly if the car is mishandling - at least it should keep you on the road!

The C setting (comfort) means the car takes away in second gear and overall, everything is a little bit calmer. In S, it will start in first, hang on to gears for longer, so again, while everything is suspect, leave it in C.

As others suspect tyres & suspension settings.

Good luck - now I know you are not driving around in first or second I retract the comment !

 

[Burger]

There isn't a car in the world that can't be driven on a wet surface safely and securely. It's all down to feel for the road and your reactions/input to that feel. If the cars skitting around under acceleration then you're accelerating or turning too hard for the conditions. Incorrect tyre pressures or bad tyres won't help for sure neither will alignment issues, but for the ESP to be activating you're driving too aggressively for the conditions and circumstances. Simple as that really. Be more gentle and progressive with your inputs to both the accelerator and the steering.

<Flameproof suit donned>

 

[BlackC55]

I like making the triangle flash.

It's fun!

 

[pharmed]

I like making the triangle flash.

It's fun!

lol

 

[corned]

I've noticed the little triangle making a few appearances lately.

I put it down to damp roads. And the recent remap...

 

[Sonny Burnett]

i havent had any problems in any of the 4 benzes i have one being a 203 today in the pissing rain it was completely fine the worst car i have in the rain is the 208 230k and that doesent get anywhere close to scaring me not one bit, i run p zeros all round the 203 has continentals all round.