NOT Storing the Mustang - Winter Items!

TripleBlack95

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Well,

I wish I had a bike. But winter is coming and I need 2 things - CHEAP ASS decent winter tires for my 18''s - I've thought about throwing the tri-bars with the comp t/a's on - but you know what, my F1's will probably work better than that ugly ass crap sitting in the basement. So I need some thick walled winter tires to wrap my beauties in and pray for no potholes. Suggestions?

I also need to get a car cover for those very few storms in VA - I need a GOOD one - and do you need to unscrew the antenna when you put it on or do they have one with a hole in it so the antenna goes through? I hate taking the stupid thing off.

Believe it or not the worst part about winter here is my townhouse street - it doesn't get plowed, and the connecting street to the main road - they suck at plowing here (dimwits in VA obviously) and getting not even a quarter mile to the main road is a CHALLENGE.

Suggestions? Gracias!

 

Killercanary

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There is absolutely NO doubt I would not even attempt to drive on the 18's in the winter. You want a narrow, smaller diameter wheel. V6 wheels would be PERFECT. The winters around here can get pretty bad, I run 15" steel wheels on my DD focus with studded winter tires. Even with these its still a bunch of white knuckled driving when the white stuff is on the ground, but I have never been stuck either.

As for the cover, I'd just remove the antena everytime if it was my car.

 

S/CBlack95GT

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If you are driving it in the snow/salt then make sure you wash it around 3 times a week.

 

Swarzkopf

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18" wheels in the snow? LMAO

Put on those 16s.

 

mricci

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Im stuck driving my car this winter also, what are some good snow tires? I already put the stock rims back on since i have to go to school in providence everyday.

 

TripleBlack95

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Ok Ok I'll rock the tribars, BUT anyone got any input on some good covers/winter tires?? Thanks.

 

OrangeMustangGt

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blizzacks?

 

Killercanary

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I have heard NOTHING but great thing about blizzacks. They will ONLY sell them as a set of 4 though due to liability reasons, as in the blizzacks will hold traction and whatever other tire you have on the car will not sending you into a spin... that is how good they are supposed to work. I run some no-name studded snow tires on my car and they haven't left me stranded yet. (me knocks on wood)

 

chaos254

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i would definately get the blizzacks if you have the money. Unforunately my stang is my own car as well and I also have to drive in the winter. I try to do the least amount of driving as possible but sometimes i do get caught in snow and it is VERY scary. That was with my stock 17" tribars and falken tires. Now i have the cobra r's and 315's on the rear and i'm sure it will be even worse. I think im just going to invest in a car cover and have my friends drive me everywhere.

 

RIO5.0

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I would agree with Paul....You want cookie cutter/skinny tires on there...Wide is not good for the snow...I'd hunt up some V6 or steel rims then head to Tire Warehouse and get 4 snows...
I run MS radials only on my Nissan 2 WD P/U...there cookie cutter tires but it goes real good in the snow....200.00 for 4 tires mounted/bal...
Tirerack has deals on steel rims with Blizzacks to...but they'll be few buck from them..

 

TripleBlack95

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Ok thanks Rio - Yeah I'm going with the Tri Bars since I can't afford another set - just gonna wrap those with the tires you suggested - What sizes/sidewall you suggest with the 17's?

 

TripleBlack95

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I've been looking around initially tonight and the Bizzacks look good, but to be honest I'm not blowing an arm and a leg on winter tires from TireRack. If I find something comprable I'll go with it - sucks that DiscountTire doesn't carry Bizzacks.

 

BlownFiveLiter

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Just snag a set of wheels & tires off a 4x4 Explorer, and call it a day. This requires the stock springs to be installed, to complete the 4x4 stance they provide