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fast95pony
12-30-2002, 03:17 PM
The Focus doesn't like snow !! The traction control is working overtime. I got stuck trying to get up 12th st behind the Deerfoot Mall yesterday morning , but today has been okay..so far..

I might be able to get away without buying snow tires if we don't get a lot of snow at once. But the next dump we get like this, I'll take a cab if I'm on the roads before the plows...


:banghead:

Alan
4wheeldrift
12-30-2002, 03:20 PM
Get some cheap steelies and some half way decent snow tires (don't have to smash the piggie bank or anything, just some reasonable ones) and you're laughing.
fast95pony
12-30-2002, 03:28 PM
Here's a question . Could I get away with just front snow tires ??

I'm thinking not.....

Alan
4wheeldrift
12-30-2002, 03:31 PM
You could, but it would tend to make the back end REALLY loose.
fast95pony
12-30-2002, 03:36 PM
That's what I was thinking..

I'll check into 4 tires !!

Alan
Weapon_R
12-30-2002, 03:48 PM
Drive to pick your part, or open the bargain finder - you can get some decent snow tires for cheap - around 100 bux or so for the 4
fast95pony
12-30-2002, 03:50 PM
Doh !! I have to use 17" rims due to the large brakes. I'm looking at around $330-370 for just a tire !!


So , now I'm checking into some decent all seasons. I had some on my plain Focus SE and they worked great.
That should save me a bunch if they're available in the correct size..

Fingers crossed..

Alan
Tuner1
12-30-2002, 04:26 PM
My car rocks in the snow with four 225/45/17 snows! Nothing like 3000lbs, ~335HP and no silly traction control :poosie:

There is no way you need to spend $350+ per tire. There are lots of options in the $2XX range.

Rob
MistaBrent
12-30-2002, 07:19 PM
Originally posted by fast95pony
Doh !! I have to use 17" rims due to the large brakes. I'm looking at around $330-370 for just a tire !!


So , now I'm checking into some decent all seasons. I had some on my plain Focus SE and they worked great.
That should save me a bunch if they're available in the correct size..

Fingers crossed..

Alan

i am on 17inch dunlop winters.

they are dope !.

you dont have to worry about being stuck as much 9with the help of some sand bags too)

I love driving at night when no one is on the road with traction OFF! :)

I did such a good burnout it lasted forever !.
turboMiata
12-30-2002, 07:31 PM
Originally posted by E36S50B32
My car rocks in the snow with four 225/45/17 snows! Nothing like 3000lbs, ~335HP and no silly traction control :poosie:

There is no way you need to spend $350+ per tire. There are lots of options in the $2XX range.

Rob


Yup. The Hankooks are about 180 per corner. I've got them.
RiceCake
12-30-2002, 11:10 PM
Man and to think my new all seasons suck on winter roads... damn that must be a little 'fun' to drive on those.. :nut:
FiveFreshFish
12-30-2002, 11:13 PM
Haha! "All season" = "No season" :D
RiceCake
12-30-2002, 11:32 PM
Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
Haha! "All season" = "No season" :D

:werd: No doubt, crap for summer, and no traction for winter...

they should rename those to geezer tires...:D
4wheeldrift
12-31-2002, 08:55 AM
Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
Haha! "All season" = "No season" :D Too many comprimises in the tread design for them to be able to do anything well.
fast95pony
12-31-2002, 11:24 AM
Driving the last 2 days has been okay,as long as I'm easy on the gas and brakes. I live very close to work,so I might just leave the tires as is for this winter . I can always cab it if the roads get bad . $800+ gets a LOT of cab rides !! I can also take the bus on some shifts..


Alan
CLiVE
12-31-2002, 11:38 AM
Originally posted by fast95pony
Doh !! I have to use 17" rims due to the large brakes. I'm looking at around $330-370 for just a tire !!



Mine were $1200 for the set. Blizzak MZ-01's in 245/45/17. Same problem, I couldn't size down b/c of the large brakes.

That's a hell of a lot of Blizzak....and I really feel the weight of my 3800lb car when I try to stop. :D
speedracer
12-31-2002, 02:18 PM
Originally posted by E36S50B32
My car rocks in the snow with four 225/45/17 snows! Nothing like 3000lbs, ~335HP and no silly traction control :poosie:


Nothing like 165R12 studded M&S tires and a vehcile weight of prob < 1800lbs :rofl: :D
Tuner1
12-31-2002, 07:11 PM
Originally posted by speedracer


Nothing like 165R12 studded M&amp;S tires and a vehcile weight of prob &lt; 1800lbs :rofl: :D

Oh yeah, that would be my kind of ride, as long as it was RWD or AWD and had at least 180HP ;)


Rob