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Old 07-20-2007, 03:52 PM
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I went to get some routine maintenance done today, and found out my tires are wearing down. I'll be fine through the summer, but need to get em changed for the winter. With the exception of putting weight in the trunk, what other things should I do to the stang to make it winter ready when the time comes? Obviously there's still pleanty of summer and all of fall left to go, but I want to start saving up so I can have the cash when the time comes. Also, what kind of tires should I get?
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Old 07-20-2007, 03:57 PM
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try moving out to southern cal. winters are sometimes like summers[8D]......how bout a lift kit and some mud boggers....
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Old 07-20-2007, 04:34 PM
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im in minnesota and when it snows the mustang is scarey. put some blizzak tires on there and drive really slow. as you already know the sand bags in the trunk help too.
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Old 07-20-2007, 08:49 PM
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put a car cover on it and put it in ur garage for the winter. then go buy a used wrangler
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Old 07-20-2007, 10:06 PM
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i agree completely with dwisforme05. our cars are completely useless in the winter just the way it is. i try to sit mine as much as possible then take my brothers WRX when i can. haha
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Old 07-20-2007, 10:08 PM
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awd launches are amazing. alli gotta say about that
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Old 07-21-2007, 06:30 AM
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Ok, well storing it in any garage is out of the question as buying another car is out of the question. SO, knowing that I'm going to HAVE to drive the stang. Whats the best thing I can do for it. I'm in central IL, so there's not to much snow to worry about, But I work 2 1\2 hours away, and I'll have to make that commute snow or not.
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Old 07-21-2007, 04:39 PM
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Winter tyres, weight in the trunk, slow down, brake / accelrate smoother & get the antifreeze strength checked / topped up if needed.

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