devildog1679

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.)

Nuke

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.

devildog1679

I'm manly concerned with how narrow is to narrow.

Nuke

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.

stealth_GT

I run 235-5-18s on mine. They are Nokian Hakka 6's and they handle AMAZINGLY well in the winter, snow, ice etc.


Best money spent on tires since my MT ET Streets for summer

nickel417

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!

devildog1679

Eard good things about Nokian but tire rack don't sell them

devildog1679

By OD do you mean keeping the same 27" height as stock?

Maraman

more information about winter tires in this thread:

https://mustangforums.com/forum/mocs...ml#post7682496

devildog1679

Thanks