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Hack Goby
11-07-2005, 10:32 AM
Well I took the snowtire plunge today at Discount Tire.I think I did OK.Pirelli Scorpion Ice and snow,215/65R16 in the front,225/70R16 in the rear.Lifetime workmanship/Materials/repairs/spin balance/Rotation/valve stems.Lifetime road hazard,Prorated.$515.00 out the door
Eric91Z
11-07-2005, 11:47 AM
Well I took the snowtire plunge today at Discount Tire.I think I did OK.Pirelli Scorpion Ice and snow,215/65R16 in the front,225/70R16 in the rear.Lifetime workmanship/Materials/repairs/spin balance/Rotation/valve stems.Lifetime road hazard,Prorated.$515.00 out the door

Those are the same ones I got in the same sizes. Dropped them and the CVPI wheels off at the shop I use for that and when I came back to pick them up the manager was all worried since they were different sizes. Had fun with him for a little bit with that...:D
MNMarauder
11-07-2005, 11:59 AM
you got matching black rims then? and no traction control? or does that sizing work with traction control?
Sully008
11-07-2005, 12:50 PM
you got matching black rims then? and no traction control? or does that sizing work with traction control?

That sizing should work w/traction control. I've got the same tires, but with 215-70 16s on the back, mounted on 16" CVPI wheels. No problems with my T/C.
ADE 1000
11-07-2005, 02:06 PM
I have the exact same setup. It worked very well last winter.
Eric91Z
11-07-2005, 02:32 PM
you got matching black rims then? and no traction control? or does that sizing work with traction control?


Based on all the research I did on this site and searching through previous posts, that is the correct size to use with no effect on the TC. The offset difference between that set and the stock size is almost the same.

I have not put my on yet, but many others have run that size combination and advised they had no problems. And, yes, I bought 4 new, black, CVPI wheels to use in the winter. Got them from TheDealer - highly recommend getting a hold of him if you need wheels or anything else for your car.
Dragcity
11-07-2005, 02:38 PM
I saw a lot of sizes thrown around here. What is the size you settled on, F & R ?
Eric91Z
11-07-2005, 02:39 PM
Well I took the snowtire plunge today at Discount Tire.I think I did OK.Pirelli Scorpion Ice and snow,215/65R16 in the front,225/70R16 in the rear.Lifetime workmanship/Materials/repairs/spin balance/Rotation/valve stems.Lifetime road hazard,Prorated.$515.00 out the door


:stupid: - This is what I went with size wise.
Dragcity
11-07-2005, 02:47 PM
Thank You Eric.

I can get the 16" wheels for $66 @, plus tax. Is that good?
Eric91Z
11-07-2005, 02:49 PM
Thank You Eric.

I can get the 16" wheels for $66 @, plus tax. Is that good?

I got mine for about $10 less per wheel, but did have $10/each for shipping. So about the same if you don't have shipping to pay on top of that.
Hack Goby
11-07-2005, 09:54 PM
I have the exact same setup. It worked very well last winter.
Yep,After long research this is the combo I felt was right.
MNMarauder
11-08-2005, 02:32 AM
can someone post a picture with a silverbird marauder and the cop style wheels??? I am the only one living in a snowy area considering storing my car? Just thought if i can beat around in a beater and keep the marauder that much newer it'd be worth it?
Eric91Z
11-08-2005, 03:36 AM
can someone post a picture with a silverbird marauder and the cop style wheels??? I am the only one living in a snowy area considering storing my car? Just thought if i can beat around in a beater and keep the marauder that much newer it'd be worth it?


I would love to do this, but it just doesn't work for us. I am hoping in a year or 2 the Marauder can be retired from winter driving.
metroplex
11-08-2005, 04:59 AM
sounds like a good setup, but it's also a waste of a Marauder driving it around in the snow.
Hack Goby
11-08-2005, 05:55 AM
I got my rims from a friend who wanted mags on is 04 GM.The price?free.There going on wed. so I will post a pic then.As far as driving all year round well thats the way it is.Anybody who knows me nows that I keep my car clean always.And for you mr.metroplex I thought you didnt like our "Tin foil" block Marauders so why do you think its a waste to drive it in the winter?More people drive them than store them.
metroplex
11-08-2005, 09:47 AM
I got my rims from a friend who wanted mags on is 04 GM.The price?free.There going on wed. so I will post a pic then.As far as driving all year round well thats the way it is.Anybody who knows me nows that I keep my car clean always.And for you mr.metroplex I thought you didnt like our "Tin foil" block Marauders so why do you think its a waste to drive it in the winter?More people drive them than store them.

You're right.
Marauder2005
11-10-2005, 07:43 AM
You're right.


Then get off this site, Im so sick of you. Someone PLEASE give this guy a

vacation!
Badger
11-10-2005, 08:16 AM
Charlie...ya turned into an ass. Why don't you go change some fluids for the umtenth time.