snow tires, who's using what December 12, 2007, 12:47:31 PM Hello all,I need to buy a set of snow tires but wanted to know who is using what brand and size. I had a pair from Sears made by Cooper tires (P205-75R15) and a pair from PepBoys made by Cooper tires (P235-75R15). I was thinking about going with P225-60R15 on the front and P275-60R15 on the back. I'm not sure that this would be a good idea. Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #1 – December 12, 2007, 01:19:26 PM Yeah..those 275's aren't going to be for poop in the snow.The narrower the better for snows. Personally I don't use them and get by with a good set of All-Season tires on the cars that see winter use.When I was driving my Foxes in the winter, I had good luck with Sumitomo All-season H-rated tires (their V and Z don't rate as well). I used the Sumitomo HTR H4 on the Zephyr last year and they did very well. Pricing on 225/60-15 is $63 each at the Tire Rack. I used them year-round on that car and they did well. Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #2 – December 12, 2007, 01:50:56 PM -slicks......:hick: Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #3 – December 12, 2007, 05:33:06 PM Hankook IceBear's in 225/60/16 (on a 88TC with 16" snowflakes). Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #4 – December 12, 2007, 07:45:07 PM When it snows I stick my 88 in the garage. Best bet for snow Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #5 – December 12, 2007, 08:13:01 PM I don't use snow tires any more since I bought the Explorer, but dry-rotting in my shed are a set of P225/60-HR15 Pirelli H-210 Asymmetrico's (I think that's what they're called). Since snow here isn't all that common I opted for a compromise, something that I thought would wear well on cold streets 90% of the time (wet, perhaps, but not snowy or icy) but still give decent traction in snow.Side question: tirerack.com lists 225/60-16 for Turbo Coupes as the proper tire size, but lists 225/55-16 if you have 16" rims on a standard T-Bird. Anyone know why? Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #6 – December 12, 2007, 08:22:32 PM 225/60/16 goodyaer Eagle Ultragrip GW3s on stock snowflakes. You can buy the regular Eagle Ultragrips for around 90-100 per tire. (GW3s are runflats) Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #7 – December 12, 2007, 10:04:44 PM Chuck is right. Regardless of brand; narrow, tall tires make a big difference when driving in snow.I had good luck with my spoogeho's I don't remember which ones they were though.D Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #8 – December 13, 2007, 05:35:32 PM Snow? what's that? I still have my shorts and T-shirt on. Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #9 – December 22, 2007, 06:15:45 PM i was never a believer in snow tires untill i bought some for the wifes car. even with new tires it sucked in the snow. i bought some michelin x-ice tires for it and now ill gladly swear by them. i was absolutely amazed at how well they work. Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #10 – December 22, 2007, 10:05:01 PM Michelin weather-handlers on my tbird for 70,000 miles, great tires...snowm rain, mud, etc... My current winter ride has Winterforce tires on it. They are really good too. Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #11 – December 23, 2007, 10:44:46 AM Used Eagle Ultragrip GW2's. Theyre from a Michigan State cop car. Got the 4 for $100. I mounted and balanced them. Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #12 – December 23, 2007, 11:08:52 AM Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports;192422Hankook IceBear's in 225/60/16 (on a 88TC with 16" snowflakes).I have a set of those (235/55/17) on my Stang. I wanted to minus size, but that doesn't work with my future plans. Quietleaf: I noticed that too. Tirerack's site isn't always right... I have to pick the Mustang GT to get the right size tires to come up. They still have V6 Stang w/ Pony Package as 16-inch wheels. Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #13 – December 27, 2007, 03:57:00 AM Quote from: SR71TC;192619Snow? what's that? I still have my shorts and T-shirt on. Heh, +1 Quote Selected
snow tires, who's using what Reply #14 – December 27, 2007, 04:54:48 AM Of the top 5 cars I think of, that are the worst in the snow Id say our fox’s are in the top 3the thinner/skinny the better Quote Selected
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