Old Ironmaker Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I bet it's going to look even better in the ditch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 You better check the weather, lol. Supposed to be very 'white' up there this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister G Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 You better check the weather, lol. Supposed to be very 'white' up there this weekend. OH, that sounds a bit racist.......LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 It is Bill... can you come and collect your white and take it home? I'm not impressed with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Brian, my old man uses big patio stones in the back of his for added traction in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yeah, I dunno if I'd be using cinder blocks, that just seems like a accident waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 No worries. Sand bags on a skid,shrink wrapped and rachet strapped. Thanks for caring fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) And if you do get stuck Brian, you can use the sand for traction. Edited November 15, 2014 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I've had a Dodge up on blocks for years Brian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Try W%lmart's Rovello, or Weathermate winter. Cheap, and work, they are round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Wartmart? Nope never... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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