OK, so this isn't a debate about whether to drive the Stang in the snow, or what is the best winter tire. My question is which would be better, on our cars, for winter driving. Last winter I drove my Stang with my 18" BFG's and between that and the whole drive-by-wire thing. It was "slippin and slidin" all over the place! When I got my 18" Bullitts, I kept my factory 16's so I could use them for snow tires. Now I am ready to mount up some winter rubber. My question is, what in your opinion, would be better for our cars. Some good studded snow tires (M+S) or a purpose-built winter tire with the mountain / snowflake symbol? For the purpose of this discussion, either set will be a complete set of all four tires. For my own application (V6+5 SP with no TCS and 16"). What would be the better set of tires for our cars. BTW tire chains are NOT an option. Please explain why you think that your choice is the best! Thanks for the input. I have not seen this asked in any of the forums I visit and I think that with winter just around the corner, it is time for this discussion. Thanks, Chris
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you planning to race around in the snow?

i personally dont see reason to do anything to increase the traction over a decent snow tire unless you find the car gettins stuck a whole bunch. but hey, most people wouldnt do half the things i do, so no need to take my word as gospel.

 

What do you mean with no TCS? I'm pretty sure everyone can turn it on or off.

If you do put snow miles on the mustang, just get a bunch of sandbags or bricks in the trunk.

 

if they still make em like they used to, some 6's dont come with tcs option. +1 on sandbags.

 

Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero tires get two thumbs up from me. Why? Because they worked great for me last year, and because I'm a Moderator! [8D] [j/k with ya there Chris]

Here's a link from today on this very topic:
https://mustangforums.com/m_3890423/tm.htm

 

The Traction Control System (TCS) and Antilock Brakes (ABS) are optional on S197 Stangs.

 

I vote for winter tires w/o studs. Studs are great but, the stopping distance on dry pavement is increased
and they are noisy as hell, esp when mounted on the front. Check Tire Rack for their "Wintermaster" or other low price brands, at a small decrease in traction you`ll gain significantly higher tread life. Tires like Blizzacks are the ultimate in grip but mileage is poor, esp if you spend much time on dry Interstates. Of course I`ve neverexperienced a Wyoming winter. ??

 

[FIXED] The Traction Control System (TCS) and Antilock Brakes (ABS) are optional on V6 S197 Stangs. Standard on all GT's


Skip the studs, and illegal in alot of states. (Another good reason to fill the profile info out so we can see where you are from under your avatar)

Mountain snowflake FTW! hehe.


Will be my 3rd winter on the snow tires, still look pretty good.

 

This is just what I would do if I was daily driving a stang in the winter(here in the northeast). I'd run the OE M+S and then the day before predicted icy/snow conditions I'd put the studded snows on the back. ...weather and roads clear, studs come off. I have a garage so swapping out 2 tires is but a few mins.
- the studdeds snows will last longer
- yes on wet and dry the stopping distance with them is compromised
- in icy/snow conditions they can't be beat.

 

I ran studs ALL winter last year and for me, there is NO other option. Studs are good for ice and hard pack snow. You can actually drive the speed limit on those conditions and feel safe doing so as long as the other folks don't hit you. They don't reduce your stopping distance that much on dry pavement unless you lock them up which you can't do because of the ABS so no worries there.They do sound like you are running over broken glass though on the hard. Something you get used to. Next to chains, there is no safer way to go on ice and hard packed roads.