Winter Tire Suggestions?

[Old Ironmaker]

Bill, one kid told me the winter tires don't look good on his car. "Hey kid that car looks mighty slick being towed to the bone yard after you T boned a guard rail and totaled it."

[BillM]

I bet it's going to look even better in the ditch!

[AKRISONER]

as the saying goes, if you are going to spend money on anything on a car, brakes and tires are what you should be spending the most money on.

 

Meanwhile the cheapest tires and brakes are what everyone constantly looks for.

 

Need to get my winters mounted still, but the pickerels are calling this weekend so I might have to push it one more week on the AS. SKETCHYYYY

[BillM]

You better check the weather, lol. Supposed to be very 'white' up there this weekend.

[Mister G]

You better check the weather, lol. Supposed to be very 'white' up there this weekend.

OH, that sounds a bit racist.......LOL

[irishfield]

It is Bill... can you come and collect your white and take it home? I'm not impressed with it...

[BillM]

It is Bill... can you come and collect your white and take it home? I'm not impressed with it...

 

Nice blanket in Coldwater lastnight My parents are counting down to their 3 months in Florida!

[manitoubass2]

We are making ice up here and have a few inches of snow. I got to play around in the new ride a little(2011 chevy traverse) I need studs lol. One day of ice on the road she felt pretty darn good, But Id like to take er out on LOTWs this year

 

this thread is a good read:)

Edited November 15, 2014 by manitoubass2

[misfish]

I was reminded very early this morning,on how to drive a light back end again.LOL

 

Weight bags being added on in the morning.

[Bernie]

I put a set of Sailun Ice Blazers on my 4x4 Ranger last November. Priced very well and also work very well.
Although they are somewhat of a new brand to me and the long term wear factor is unknown. I have heard they do last well however.

Brian, make sure whatever weight you add that it cannot move in the event of a sudden stop. I have seen frozen bags of sand end up in the cab of pickup trucks through the rear window.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Bernie

[manitoubass2]

I put a set of Sailun Ice Blazers on my 4x4 Ranger last November. Priced very well and also work very well.

Although they are somewhat of a new brand to me and the long term wear factor is unknown. I have heard they do last well however.

 

Brian, make sure whatever weight you add that it cannot move in the event of a sudden stop. I have seen frozen bags of sand end up in the cab of pickup trucks through the rear window.

great point! heavy shrapnel

[BillM]

Brian, my old man uses big patio stones in the back of his for added traction in the winter.

[Old Man]

I knew a guy once that used cinder blocks for weight in the back of his Astro Van. He was lucky to be alive after he ditched once. Made a mess of the inside of the van. People, make sure any ballast is well secured.

[BillM]

Yeah, I dunno if I'd be using cinder blocks, that just seems like a accident waiting to happen.

[Bernie]

Unfastened patio stones are a possible killer in the event of even a minor collision.
The sand bags I seen in the cab of a pickup got there in a sudden stop at less than 20 kmph. Lucky she wasn't hit by them.

[Old Man]

Unfastened patio stones are a possible killer in the event of even a minor collision.

The sand bags I seen in the cab of a pickup got there in a sudden stop at less than 20 kmph. Lucky she wasn't hit by them.

 

Unsecured ballast, luggage etc. is a potential killer at anytime. Unfortunately, many people don't think of it at the time.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Old Man

[BillM]

Unfastened patio stones are a possible killer in the event of even a minor collision.

The sand bags I seen in the cab of a pickup got there in a sudden stop at less than 20 kmph. Lucky she wasn't hit by them.

 

He's got them inside a wooden box fastened down with ratchet straps Makes sliding in the icehut a lot easier!

[Raf]

I put a set of Sailun Ice Blazers on my 4x4 Ranger last November. Priced very well and also work very well.

Although they are somewhat of a new brand to me and the long term wear factor is unknown. I have heard they do last well however.

 

 

I put them on our fwd Mazda last winter and they worked weil. started at 13/32" and they are down to 10/32" this year. I estimate I put nearly 15k on them last winter. 3 seasons for me if I am lucky but more than likely 2 and a bit.. but I drive more than most. i was impressed with them enough that I got a set for our grand cherokee for this winter.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Raf

[misfish]

No worries. Sand bags on a skid,shrink wrapped and rachet strapped. Thanks for caring fellas.

[misfish]

Adding a mear 200 pounds sure makes it ride a lot smoother too. That load aint going anywhere. It,s strapped in place real good.

 

And to add,,,,

 

The smitty fits in just nice too.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Brian B

[lew]

And if you do get stuck Brian, you can use the sand for traction.

Edited November 15, 2014 by lew

[misfish]

And if you do get stuck Brian, you can use the sand for traction.

 

Yup.

 

Not sure what patio stones and cinder blocks would do for me.

[irishfield]

I've had a Dodge up on blocks for years Brian!

[Entropy]

Try W%lmart's Rovello, or Weathermate winter. Cheap, and work, they are round.

[Gerritt]

Wartmart? Nope never...