Unfortunately, I have to drive my Mustang this winter. Being a Floridian transplant in Chicago, Im trying to figure out which are some of the best tires for not only winter driving, but for performance as well. Any suggestions?
I have a 2002 GT 5-speed that I drive all winter here in Utah...using good snow tires mounted on steel wheels.
I purchased some 16" Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor steel wheels (16" x 7", around $70 ea) and mounted 4 new Mastercraft (aka Cooper) Glacier Grips (WeatherMasters) in P225/60R-16 (around $80 ea).
They work great, are easy to clean (came with factory powdercoating) and are cheap...and this way I don't have to putz around with dismounting and remounting/balancing to the 17" factory rims twice a year. Besides, tall and skinny is the way to go in snow. They are not studded.
Last year, two days after Christmas, Salt Lake City was hit by a heavy snowstorm. All that was out on the road were 4WD pick-ups, SUV's and one Mineral Grey Mustang!
Good luck.
Brad
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