Advice on Winter Tire
#1
Advice on Winter Tire
So I live in WI where we get lots of snow, the good thing is that they clean off the roads extremely well so just a few hours after a fall the main roads are pretty clear. I’m getting 18 in wheels and need advise on the best tire to match to my car. I know that a “Performance Winter” would be better for dry road handling then the ones listed below (Studless Ice & Snow). I’m more concerned with snow and ice traction. I won’t be driving aggressively in the winter. Do you see any issues in running any of the ones below? Leaning more towards the X-Ice.
Michelin X-Ice Xi2
215/45R18 89T $168.00 (ea.)
225/40R18* 92T $185.00 (ea.)
225/50R18* 95T $172.00 (ea.)
225/60R18 100T $153.00 (ea.)
235/45R18* 94T $205.00 (ea.)
Bridgstone Blizzak
225/40R18 88R $179.00 (ea.)
235/40R18 91R $186.00 (ea.)
245/40R18 93R $194.00 (ea.)
245/50R18 104R $184.00 (ea.)
Michelin X-Ice Xi2
215/45R18 89T $168.00 (ea.)
225/40R18* 92T $185.00 (ea.)
225/50R18* 95T $172.00 (ea.)
225/60R18 100T $153.00 (ea.)
235/45R18* 94T $205.00 (ea.)
Bridgstone Blizzak
225/40R18 88R $179.00 (ea.)
235/40R18 91R $186.00 (ea.)
245/40R18 93R $194.00 (ea.)
245/50R18 104R $184.00 (ea.)
#2
6th Gear Member
For winter driving in snow and slush, the skinnier the better. And many folk like the Blizzaks but as long as it's a dedicated winter tire, you're good as long as you're not blowing thru anything more than about 4".
And don't forget to add about 150-200#'s in the trunk. Even so, the Stang is marginally acceptable in snow. Be sure to take her to an empty lot the first snowfall and get the feel.
And don't forget to add about 150-200#'s in the trunk. Even so, the Stang is marginally acceptable in snow. Be sure to take her to an empty lot the first snowfall and get the feel.
#3
For winter driving in snow and slush, the skinnier the better. And many folk like the Blizzaks but as long as it's a dedicated winter tire, you're good as long as you're not blowing thru anything more than about 4".
And don't forget to add about 150-200#'s in the trunk. Even so, the Stang is marginally acceptable in snow. Be sure to take her to an empty lot the first snowfall and get the feel.
And don't forget to add about 150-200#'s in the trunk. Even so, the Stang is marginally acceptable in snow. Be sure to take her to an empty lot the first snowfall and get the feel.
#4
6th Gear Member
You want to maintain the same overall OD but for winter it won't hurt to go a tad taller but that's more to knock down your gearing a tad. I think 245's would be ok but I'd consider 235's. Use one of the online tire size calculators to compare specs.
#6
I ran x-ice xi2 on my stang last winter with 200 pounds of sand in the trunk and I could get around anywhere without a problem. I was even able to take off on hills without spinning. They are great tires!
#7
#8
By OD do you mean keeping the same 27" height as stock?
#9
more information about winter tires in this thread:
https://mustangforums.com/forum/mocs...ml#post7682496
https://mustangforums.com/forum/mocs...ml#post7682496
#10
more information about winter tires in this thread:
https://mustangforums.com/forum/mocs...ml#post7682496
https://mustangforums.com/forum/mocs...ml#post7682496