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  • #1

    snow tires

    I have sort of a question on snow tires..Heres the thing, i want to soon in the near future get performance tires and nicer rims but there is absolutely no point to do that before winter so i am deciding to get some real good snow tires and put them on my old rims and then after winter get my new set of tires and rims...So here is the question, what are some really good snow tires?

    any input would be appreciated.
    thanks
    matt--
    1998 v-6 Firebird, t-tops...
    mods: flowmaster exhaust, K&N air filter, 3.73 gears, cold air induction, whisper lid, ac delco rapidfire spark plugs- running with mobile 1 synthetic

    http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/506859
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    215-60-16 All season radials of most any brand.
    I put 4 on my car on the factory rims i run in the winter.
    Put some sandbags in the trunk when the snow comes and you'll track better than most SUV's.
    97 Z28 Vert A4, TPiS Longtubes, Motive 3.73, Powerdyne 6 psi S/C w/ bypass valve, Mad Z28 PCM tune, MSD 6A, #30 SVO Injectors, custom Random dual cat y-pipe. Magnaflow, factory SS rear spoiler w RS skirt kit, Cragar Classic 5 spokes, Line lock, Transgo shift kit,Gearvendors .78 Overdrive for highway.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by 2cub49
      215-60-16 All season radials of most any brand.
      IPut some sandbags in the trunk when the snow comes and you'll track better than most SUV's.
      no way....... LOL.....besides....no ground clearance.......

      The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

      2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

      Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
      Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
      sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.

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      • #4
        They're the same height as the stock tires.
        Thats why I use them in winter.
        97 Z28 Vert A4, TPiS Longtubes, Motive 3.73, Powerdyne 6 psi S/C w/ bypass valve, Mad Z28 PCM tune, MSD 6A, #30 SVO Injectors, custom Random dual cat y-pipe. Magnaflow, factory SS rear spoiler w RS skirt kit, Cragar Classic 5 spokes, Line lock, Transgo shift kit,Gearvendors .78 Overdrive for highway.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by 2cub49
          215-60-16 All season radials of most any brand.
          I put 4 on my car on the factory rims i run in the winter.
          Put some sandbags in the trunk when the snow comes and you'll track better than most SUV's.
          You drive a 97 Z28 in the winter?? I couldnt imagine
          96 WS6 Formula: Ram Air, 383 Stroker, Ported LT4 Heads and Manifold, 1.6 Crane Rollers, 58MM T.B., AS&M Headers, Borla Exhaust, Meziere Elec. H2O Pump, Canton Deep Sump Oil Pan, 100 HP OF TNT N2O!! , T56 Conversion w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, SPEC Stage 3 Clutch, Hotchkiss Subframe Conn., Lakewood Adj. Panhard Bar, Spohn Adj. LCA's, BMR Adj. T.A., Custom 12 bolt w/ 3:73's, Moser Axles, Eaton Posi, Moser Girdle
          11.6 @ 123mph (1.6 60' - getting there )

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          • #6
            i drove my car all winter here in rochester . . . and i had 245/50/16's on. i guess you could say im pretty lucky i didnt crash. glad some one posted this topic i was guna ask about it also- just incase i cant afford me a winter car.
            -Nick-
            95 A4 Z28

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            • #7
              Originally posted by 2cub49
              They're the same height as the stock tires.
              Thats why I use them in winter.
              actualy, they are approx. 0.47" taller than your stock tire..which hurts nothing of course.......

              im talking about vehicle chassis ground clearance. An SUV has way more than an f body. when you start bottoming out....your stuck.....

              The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

              2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

              Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
              Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
              sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.

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              • #8
                Thats when you get to have fun plowing snow with your air damn
                -Nick-
                95 A4 Z28

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                • #9
                  so what would be a good brand of snow tires and a good size??
                  1998 v-6 Firebird, t-tops...
                  mods: flowmaster exhaust, K&N air filter, 3.73 gears, cold air induction, whisper lid, ac delco rapidfire spark plugs- running with mobile 1 synthetic

                  http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/506859

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                  • #10
                    Mine are called WideTrack WinterTracs and they are 215-60-16.
                    They make a little bit of noise on the highway but it's hardly noticeable.
                    SUV's have a higher center of gravity and will throw themselves into a slide sooner than a well tracking low center of gravity F Body.
                    I've seen it happen with an SUV going sideways coming off an on ramp and giving it a little too much gas then sliding over 3 lanes and sideswiping the guardrail.
                    SUV's are only better at low speeds on rough roads.
                    97 Z28 Vert A4, TPiS Longtubes, Motive 3.73, Powerdyne 6 psi S/C w/ bypass valve, Mad Z28 PCM tune, MSD 6A, #30 SVO Injectors, custom Random dual cat y-pipe. Magnaflow, factory SS rear spoiler w RS skirt kit, Cragar Classic 5 spokes, Line lock, Transgo shift kit,Gearvendors .78 Overdrive for highway.

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                    • #11
                      You don't want too wide of a tire for winter because in snow a narrower tire will have better traction.
                      The sandbags in the trunck and keeping your tank filled up help a lot.
                      Never noticed any difference in my speedo with the same mph per rpm or so it seems.
                      97 Z28 Vert A4, TPiS Longtubes, Motive 3.73, Powerdyne 6 psi S/C w/ bypass valve, Mad Z28 PCM tune, MSD 6A, #30 SVO Injectors, custom Random dual cat y-pipe. Magnaflow, factory SS rear spoiler w RS skirt kit, Cragar Classic 5 spokes, Line lock, Transgo shift kit,Gearvendors .78 Overdrive for highway.

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